2022 Jilly Lone Ranger Pinot Gris

Jared Dixon’s take on Pinot Gris is anything but predictable. The fruit comes from Chalou in Orange, NSW, and is handled with his usual laid-back but thoughtful approach. About 30% of the grapes ferment on skins, giving the wine some grip and texture, while the rest is barrel-fermented using native yeasts, then aged in a mix of old and new French barriques.

The result is a Pinot Gris that feels wild but balanced. There's freshness, depth, and a bit of that gentle grip from the skin contact. It’s layered, textural, and quietly complex without losing its sense of fun. This is a wine that doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

Dixon’s ‘Lone Ranger’ ethos is all about letting the fruit do its thing, and this wine is a solid example of that. It’s a bit edgy, a bit rustic, and all about pure, honest drinking pleasure.