See Saw Organic Pinot Gris 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Textured & Crisp

A fresh, easy-drinking Pinot Gris with plenty of charm. Think juicy pear and ripe melon first, then a little citrus peel, soft florals and a faint spice note that keeps it interesting. The palate sits in that lovely middle ground between crisp Pinot Grigio brightness and Pinot Gris texture: vibrant, gently plush and clean on the finish, with enough fruit generosity to make it appealing on its own and enough crunch to keep it very food-friendly.

Highlights

• Certified organic & vegan friendly
• Crafted by See Saw — award-winning Orange organic producer
• Juicy pear, bright melon and a crunchy, refreshing finish
• Estate-grown fruit from Orange’s cool, high-altitude vineyards
• Previous Balance Pinot Gris release scored 92 Halliday and won Silver
• 12% ABV

Tasting Notes

This vintage leans into pear and melon with a bright, lifted profile that suits the See Saw Balance range beautifully. There’s orchard-fruit juiciness through the middle, a little lemony freshness at the edges and a subtle spice-and-floral detail that gives it more personality than a simple quaffer. Texture is part of the appeal here too: soft enough to be generous, but still lively and tidy, with a crunchy finish that keeps the wine fresh and moreish.

Winemaking

See Saw’s Balance wines are made to spotlight fruit purity and drinkability, so the style here is all about freshness rather than oak or heaviness. Pinot Gris is handled to preserve aromatics and bright fruit, with a clean, modern expression that keeps the palate juicy and vibrant. The result is a wine that lands neatly between crisp and textural — uncomplicated in the best way, but still properly detailed.

Vineyard & Vintage

This wine comes from Orange, NSW, where altitude is a major part of the story. See Saw grows estate fruit across vineyard sites at around 700, 800 and 900 metres, and that cooler mountain climate helps hold natural acidity while building flavour slowly. For Pinot Gris, that means ripe pear and melon notes without losing the fresh line that makes the wine so appealing.

Why We Love It

It’s one of those bottles that works for a lot of moods and a lot of palates. You get generous fruit, a softly textural mid-palate and enough cool-climate brightness to stop it from becoming broad or bland. It’s also very easy to pair with food, which makes it a smart mixed-dozen white when you want something crowd-pleasing but still distinctly winey.

Food Pairing

This Pinot Gris suits dishes with gentle spice, fresh herbs, seafood sweetness or creamy-salty elements. It’s especially good when a dish needs a wine with bright acidity and a little texture rather than something too lean.

Try matching this wine with →

• Chilli-lime prawns — Find a Recipe
• Vegetable rice paper rolls — Find a Recipe
• Pork and prawn dumplings — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Lovely for a late-afternoon catch-up, a sunny lunch with seafood, or that bottle you open when not everyone wants the same thing but you still want the wine to be good. It has an easy, polished charm that makes it very handy to have in the fridge.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young while the fruit is bright and the finish still has that crunchy energy. Drink now or over the next 2–3 years for freshness, with a little extra texture and spice likely to develop along the way.

Producer

See Saw is one of Orange’s best-known organic producers, owned by Pip and Justin Jarrett and built on more than 30 years of sustainable farming. The family farms 140 hectares of certified organic vineyards across three estate sites at 700, 800 and 900 metres, which gives them a brilliant spread of cool-climate fruit to work with. That altitude is central to the house style: bright acidity, purity of fruit and plenty of regional freshness. See Saw has also been awarded Best Organic Wine in NSW for three consecutive years, and the brand’s approach remains grounded in low-impact farming, estate-grown fruit and a strong sense of environmental stewardship.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy this fresh, textural style, these are smart next picks — including another Pinot Gris from a different producer for comparison.

• Another NSW Pinot Gris, but from a different producer — Pig In The House Pinot Gris
• Brighter, more limey and mineral from the same producer — See Saw Riesling
• Bubbly, dry and aperitivo-ready — See Saw Organic Prosecco

FAQ

What does See Saw Organic Pinot Gris 2025 taste like?

It’s a fresh, fruit-forward Pinot Gris with juicy pear, ripe melon and a little citrus-spice lift. The palate has gentle texture through the middle, then finishes bright and crunchy rather than broad or oily. If you like whites that are easy to drink but not too thin, this sits in a very appealing spot.

Is this wine dry or sweet?

This is a dry white wine. Pinot Gris can sometimes read as a little richer because of its fruit profile and texture, but here the finish stays clean and refreshing rather than sweet. That balance is a big part of the wine’s appeal.

What’s the body and acidity like?

Expect a medium-bodied palate with lively acidity. There’s enough weight to make it satisfying with food, but the cool-climate Orange fruit keeps everything bright and tidy. It doesn’t rely on oak or richness to create interest.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

Yes — this is not a no-added-preservative wine. Like most wines, it contains naturally occurring sulphites and also uses added sulphur dioxide at low levels for stability; if you’re specifically looking for that style, browse our No Added Preservative range.

Is See Saw Organic Pinot Gris 2025 vegan friendly?

Yes, it’s vegan suitable. See Saw’s range is certified organic, and the brand also states that its wines are vegan from the 2019 vintage onward. That makes it a very handy option for mixed tables where dietary preferences matter.

What food pairs best with this Pinot Gris?

Seafood is an easy win — think prawns, white fish or dumplings with ginger and herbs. It also works beautifully with vegetarian dishes that have freshness and texture, like rice paper rolls, noodle salads or a soft-rind cheese board. The wine has enough fruit to handle a little spice, but it stays neat and refreshing.

How should I serve it?

Serve it chilled, around 8–10°C, in a standard white wine glass. No decanting is needed. Just give it a few minutes in the glass if it’s very cold, as that helps the pear, melon and floral notes open up more clearly.

Can I cellar this wine?

Yes, but it’s really about short-term cellaring rather than long ageing. It should drink beautifully now and over the next 2–3 years while the fruit remains bright and the texture stays lively. Beyond that, the style is likely to become softer and less energetic.

Who will love this wine most?

This suits drinkers who enjoy a fresh, versatile white with a little more generosity than very lean styles. If you usually reach for Pinot Gris, modern Pinot Grigio or bright cool-climate whites, this will be right in your wheelhouse. It’s also a good bridge wine for people who want more flavour than Sauvignon Blanc but less oak than Chardonnay.

What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?

They’re the same grape, but the style can shift depending on where and how it’s made. Pinot Grigio is often lighter and sharper, while Pinot Gris usually shows more texture and ripe orchard fruit. This wine sits neatly between the two, with freshness up front and a softly rounded middle palate.

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