TASTING NOTES FOR Zilzie Regional Collection Pinot Gris Adelaide Hills South Australia 2025

🍷 Appearance

A beautiful pale straw-yellow colour with delicate golden highlights. Bright and clear in the glass, displaying an attractive freshness and youthful vibrancy characteristic of Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris.

👃 Aromas

An inviting and beautifully fragrant bouquet of ripe pear, crisp green apple and white peach, complemented by delicate floral notes and subtle hints of citrus blossom. Gentle nuances of honeysuckle and spice add aromatic complexity and elegance.

👅 Palate

Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, offering generous flavours of juicy pear, ripe white peach and crisp apple. Delicate citrus notes and subtle spice provide additional complexity, while refreshing acidity balances the attractive fruit richness. The palate is elegant and expressive, displaying the freshness and refinement associated with cool-climate Adelaide Hills wines.

🍈 Texture & Finish

Smooth and gently rounded on the palate, with a lovely silky texture and refreshing acidity. The wine displays excellent balance between its generous fruit flavours and delicate structure, leading to a clean, crisp and lingering finish with attractive notes of pear, citrus and subtle spice.

🍇 Overall Style

An elegant and expressive cool-climate Pinot Gris showcasing the quality of the Adelaide Hills wine region. Combining generous orchard fruit flavours, delicate floral aromas and refreshing acidity, this is a beautifully balanced white wine offering richness, freshness and excellent versatility. A stylish expression of Australian Pinot Gris.

🍽️ Food Pairing

An excellent accompaniment to grilled seafood, fresh prawns, pan-seared scallops, roast chicken and creamy pasta dishes. Also pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired cuisine, lightly spiced Thai dishes, Mediterranean salads and soft cheeses. Equally enjoyable served well chilled as a refreshing aperitif.

🥂 BBD Verdict

A delightful and beautifully crafted Pinot Gris from Zilzie’s Regional Collection, highlighting the elegance and freshness of Adelaide Hills fruit. The 2025 vintage offers generous pear and white peach flavours, delicate floral complexity and a wonderfully balanced, refreshing finish. A versatile and approachable white wine that delivers excellent drinking pleasure and outstanding value. An excellent choice for entertaining, relaxed dining or simply enjoying a quality Australian Pinot Gris.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷