13%, Screwcap, $20
Source: Sample
www.chapelhillwine.com.au
A perky little number this Pinot Grigio, which is exactly what I think the variety should be about. Had me thinking of BBQ prawns actually, which can only be a good thing.
It's actually quite herbaceous on the nose, with pepper, green fruit and just a hint of melon - ultra fresh, cool ferment, spotlessly clean style, with fruit picked just as it started to get sweet. Smart work. Palate is dry and clean, neutral and lightly textural, the back end tightened up with some phenolic grip, everything finishing with entirely respectable length.
I'm not typically a Grigio fan - strictly speaking - but no questioning the appeal here. Good stuff. 17.2/91
2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife & The Retiree columnist; National Liquor News tasting panellist and Chablis lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
Just bumped it up a point too. Deserves it.
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