Pierre Frick Pinot Gris 'V'

Vintage: 2021

Origin: Alsace, France

Grapes: Pinot Gris

Alcohol: 13%

This gorgeous orange wine from Pierre Frick is what happens when you let Pinot Gris have a proper chat with its skins for a week. The result is a stunning deep auburn colour that looks like a light red in the glass, not your average Pinot Grigio experience. You'll get lovely complex aromas of rhubarb and apricot mixed with herbs and brilliant toasted notes. The seven-day maceration gives it just enough tannin and texture to make things interesting without being heavy-handed, whilst keeping all that fresh, primary fruit character intact. Think red cherry and raspberry with a lovely almond note and this dry, savoury edge that makes it properly food-friendly. It's got body and complexity, but drinks beautifully fresh, finishing with that distinctive limestone minerality that screams quality Alsace. Perfect for anyone curious about orange wines but wanting something elegant rather than funky.