A boutique Aussie Pinot Gris Rosé that drinks like a Moscato in disguise — peachy, pretty, and unexpectedly sweet.
The Details
Producer: Murrumbateman Winery Region: Murrambateman, NSW Vintage: 2024 Grape: Pinot Gris Price: ~$30
In the Glass
Pale blush with a soft peach tint. The nose leans immediately sweet — ripe nectarine, canned peach syrup, and light florals.
On the palate, it lands far sweeter than the “off-dry” label suggests. Think Moscato-adjacent energy: peachy, juicy, and very easy drinking. Light-bodied with minimal structure, no oak, and a clean, moreish finish that makes it dangerously smashable when cold.
Why It Matters
This is a classic example of how “off-dry” can mean very different things in Australian retail. Despite how it’s positioned online, the drinking experience reads distinctly sweet — which will delight some and confuse others.
Murrumbateman Winery is a small, long-standing producer working with locally sourced fruit, and this wine leans fully into crowd-pleasing territory. The playful “Pinot Grrr-is” branding and the fact that proceeds support the ACT RSPCA make it feel intentionally accessible rather than serious — and that’s the point.
Drink It
Serve well chilled. Best for hot afternoons, beginner wine drinkers, or anyone who secretly prefers Moscato but wants something that looks more grown up. Food-wise: light pork dishes, salty snacks, or chargrilled bread with parmesan.
Where to Buy
In Store
Dan Murphy’s (ACT locations only)
Online
Buy direct from the winery
https://murrumbatemanwinery.com.au/wine/pinot-grrr-is-off-dry/60900/
Also available via Cellars
https://www.cellars.com.au/product/murrumbateman-pinot-grrr-is-off-dry-canberra-district/
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