The wine hails from the catch-all area of South Eastern Australia (New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, and parts of Queensland and South Australia), so there's not much sense of place to be gained here.
Given all this, it's easy to imagine this wine as a throw-it-all-in-and-see sort of thing, but actually it's very focused and there's nothing coarse or uncivilised at all.
On the nose, the Pinot Grigio dominates with mineral, flint and white pepper. The palate is crisp and well-structured with white peach and lime, nicely balanced with a good complex finish. It's hard to tell exactly what the other two varieties are adding but presumably the Chardonnay here rounds out the Pinot Grigio, and the Verdelho adds a touch more richness and a hint of spice.
In any case, it's a well-made wine which has impressed a number of judges - it has three awards:
- Vinalies Internationales Paris 2008, France
- International Wine Challenge 2008, United Kingdom
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2008, United Kingdom
At £6.99, it's also reasonable value.
Links
Laithwaites - http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/
International Wine Challenge - http://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/
Even Politini King Valley 2010 Pinot Grigio is also worth a try
ReplyDeleteFor pinot lovers, Pinot Noir Wine Australia is another suggested wine. Pinot Noir Wine Australia from Cooks Lot Winery, a 3.5 star rated winery 2011. This superb 2008 Pinot Noir wine has aromas of cherries, raspberries and spice which follow through to a well structured palate with earthy plum notes and silky tannins that linger on the palate.
ReplyDeleteThe 2008 vintage pinot noir was one of the coolest vintages in many years. This Pinot Noir has been matured in French oak barriques and has the aromas of cherries, raspberries and spice which follow through to a well structure palate with earth plum notes and silky tannin. Well rounded and a beautiful mouth feel. 3.5 stars Wine Companion.
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