Haselgrove First Cut Pinot Grigio 2010
$15 – $17

The savoury, underplayed personality of pinot grigio finds good expression in the reasonably priced Adelaide Hills wine.  Pale with a tinge of gas, its subtle nashi pear, almond and white peach aromas have a slightly earthy edge.  The palate is light and dry, clean-tasting with a soft, dry, pear-like finish.  (11 percent alcohol, screw cap.)

Ageing?  No.
Food ideas:  Pasta with shellfish; grilled vegetable salad.
Stockists include:  Lower Plenty Cellars;  Red Bluff Cellars;  Black Rock

4 stars, $$

SERVE THIS WINE SLIGHTLY CHILLED WITH SALMON GRAVLAX, CAPER BERRIES AND HERB CREME FRAICHE

REGION

Single vineyard in Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills

COLOUR

Brillian light green straw with a vibrant green hue.

AROMA

Fragrant and lifted aromas of peach, rockmelon, lime juice and hints of green apple supported by a subtle creaminess and hints of toast and cashew nuts.

PALATE

Voluptuous and round, the aroma characteristics follow onto the palate.  The supporting oak with extended lees contact adds texture and generous savoury length to the wine, which balances well with the crisp acid backbone.

ALCOHOL

13.0%

Price $20 per bottle, $240 per dozen

PERFECT WITH ANISEED TEA DUCK OR ASIAN PORKBELLY & STEAMED CHINESE GREENS
Serve this wine slightly chilled to enhance the fruit characteristics or cold for crisper characters.

REGION

Adelaide Hills

COLOUR

Brilliant light green straw with a vibrant green hue.

AROMA

The nose displays clean, fresh and subtle aromas of passionfruit, green grass, lime juice, lychee and peach.

PALATE

Ripe and rounded, the aromas characteristics follow onto the palate with citrus characters rather than tropical fruits, typical of the Adelaide Hills.

ALCOHOL  12.0%

PRICE  $20 per bottle, $240 per dozen

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SERVE WITH CHARGRILLED SQUID, SNOW PEA, CUCUMBER & MANGO SALAD WITH VERJUICE DRESSING.
This wine is best served lightly chilled and is perfect for immediate enjoyment.

REGION

Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills

COLOUR

Brilliant translucent with a youthful green tinge.

AROMA

Floral, honeysuckle, passionfruit, gooseberry and mango.

PALATE

Lush, fruit driven palate.  Tropical fruit, chilled apple and cucumber.  Great length and flavour

PRICE  $16 per bottle, $192 per dozen

BEST SERVED LIGHTLY CHILLED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE SEAFOOD DISH OR TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS ON THE BEACH.
This fresh, fruit driven wine should be enjoyed now.

COLOUR

Brilliant very pale straw yellow.

AROMA

Lifted aromas of figs and tropical fruits combine with lime, fresh peach and apricot.

PALATE

An upfront palate of peaches, honey dew melon and fresh apricot which finishes with a hint of residual fruit sweetness.

ALCOHOL  13.0%

PRICE  $12 per bottle, $144 per dozen

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BEST SERVED LIGHTLY CHILLED WITH YOUR FAVOURITE ASIAN DISH OR A CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD.
This fresh, fruit driven wine should be enjoyed in its youth.

COLOUR

Clear and translucent with a youthful green tinge.

AROMA

Showing bright passionfruit and fresh green grass aromas from the Sauvignon Blanc, with depth and citrus lime characters from the Semillon.

PALATE

A zesty palate full of flavour of limes and citrus with a tingle on the tongue.

ALCOHOL  12.0%

PRICE  $12 per bottle, $144 per dozen

SERVE WITH FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS, KINGFISH SASHIMI & SEARED SCALLOPS
This fresh, fruit driven wine should be enjoyed now and is best served lightly chilled.

REGION

Paracombe, Adelaide Hills

COLOUR

Brilliant, very pale straw yellow.

AROMA

Nectarine, Nashi pear, white peach, hints of honey and orange blossom.

PALATE

Juicy, tropical, crisp pear, apple fruits wih mild fruit sweetness and balanced acidity.

PRICE  $16 per bottle, $192 per dozen