Over summer, an unexpected pairing arose, Many Little in Red Hill specialises in bold, aromatic Sri Lanken cuisine and wanted to match that intensity with something special. The team at the restaurant decided that the perfect combination for such flavourful, hearty meals was the 2024 Ocean Eight Pinot Gris. Paired at a local summer pop-up in the heart of The Peninsula, this was a match made in heaven.

Your tastebuds feel a symphony of texture and spice, only subsiding to remind you that this combination is the expression of a cool-climate wine which elevates even richly spiced food. But how does the pairing work so well?

Sri Lankan cuisine is layered and aromatic, coconut milk brings richness, spices build depth, and heat lingers on the palate. 2024 Ocean Eight Pinot Gris brings brightness and balance to this complexity. Crisp acidity lifts rich, coconut-based sauces while the fresh pear and citrus notes reset the palate between bites.

A fine mineral line harmonises with fragrant spice, which creates a pairing that feels both refreshing and nuanced, a true match of flavour and finesse.

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