Pinot Grigio is a variety that has literally exploded in terms of planting and sales in Australia in the past decade or so. Drinkers seem to be won over by the grape’s relatively modest acidity and, as is the case in most commercial expressions, relatively simple pear drop fruit profile.
Yet there are a growing number of serious examples of Pinot Grigio/Gris in Australia, notably from cool regions such as the Mornington Peninsula, King Valley and Adelaide Hills. Hitherto, Australian examples of Pinot Grigio have almost exclusively been bottled as single varietal wines. However, the innovative producers of Italy’s north-east often use it as a blending grape, particularly alongside Riesling and Chardonnay.
Pobblebonk (which refers to the evening chorus of fornicating frogs) is an Australian take on the great white blends of north-east Italy. By and large the wine succeeds, each component part adding rather than drowning each other out. It possesses lifted aromatics with a touch of spice lending complexity. While drinking well now, it should develop in bottle for up to 5 years.
2010 POBBLEBONK
Producer: Quealy Wines
Variety: Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Riesling, Chardonnay, Muscat Giallo
Vintage: 2010
Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 15 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale greenish yellow. Lifted aromatic bouquet of lemon, green apples, Nashi pears and lifted spice. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, apple and pear to the fore. The palate is carried by well balanced acidity. Good length.
Score: 16+/20
Yet there are a growing number of serious examples of Pinot Grigio/Gris in Australia, notably from cool regions such as the Mornington Peninsula, King Valley and Adelaide Hills. Hitherto, Australian examples of Pinot Grigio have almost exclusively been bottled as single varietal wines. However, the innovative producers of Italy’s north-east often use it as a blending grape, particularly alongside Riesling and Chardonnay.
Pobblebonk (which refers to the evening chorus of fornicating frogs) is an Australian take on the great white blends of north-east Italy. By and large the wine succeeds, each component part adding rather than drowning each other out. It possesses lifted aromatics with a touch of spice lending complexity. While drinking well now, it should develop in bottle for up to 5 years.
Producer: Quealy Wines
Variety: Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Riesling, Chardonnay, Muscat Giallo
Vintage: 2010
Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.99
Date tasted: 15 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale greenish yellow. Lifted aromatic bouquet of lemon, green apples, Nashi pears and lifted spice. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, apple and pear to the fore. The palate is carried by well balanced acidity. Good length.
Score: 16+/20
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