Variety: Pinot Grigio

Region: King Valley

Tasting Notes: It is delightfully floral with spiced pear and granny smith apple aromas. The palate has zesty orange flavours, a salty tang and soft tropical finish. It is very easy drinking and suitable for quaffing on its own or partnered up with a platter of anti pasto or assortment of shellfish.

Background Information: Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are officially no longer alternative grape varieties. They are now ineligible for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. The Australia Bureau of Statistics reported that we crushed 38% more than the previous vintage.
We don’t think it’s going to overtake wine drinkers thirst for NZ Sauvignon Blanc, but a 38% increase in crush is a huge jump in demand and who knows what will happen come the 2011 harvest.
This 2010 is a tremendous follow on to the popular 2008. We looked at the 2009 but weren’t really blown away with it. We are now so happy that we waited for this current release to be available. It’s everything a true minerally Pinot Grigio should look like, even better than many Italian imports available at double the price.
The wine is sourced from a family owned and run property with fruit from their own vineyards. For as long as I have been buying the James Halliday Wine Companion (6 years +) this property has received a 5 STAR rating. They pick the Grigio ripe and give it a bit of time on yeast lees to add complexity to the natural fruit flavours.

Vintage: 2010

State: Victoria

Country: Australia

Alcohol Content: 12.5%

Standard Drinks: 7.4

Preservatives: 220

Bottle Top: Screwcap

Bottle Size: 750 ml

Red/White Wine: White