TASTING NOTES FOR Deakin Estate Pinot Grigio Big Rivers Australia 2026
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with delicate green highlights. Bright, clear and youthful in the glass, displaying excellent freshness and an attractive, vibrant appearance.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and inviting, with lifted aromas of crisp green apple, juicy pear and citrus blossom. Delicate notes of lemon zest, white peach and subtle floral characters add complexity, while a gentle hint of fresh herbs provides additional freshness and varietal appeal.
👅 Palate
Crisp, lively and wonderfully refreshing, delivering attractive flavours of juicy pear, green apple and fresh citrus. Subtle notes of white peach and lemon zest complement the vibrant fruit, while refreshing acidity provides excellent balance and definition. Light, clean and beautifully approachable, with a lovely combination of delicate fruit flavours and zesty freshness.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied with a smooth, refreshing texture and a crisp, mouth-watering acidity. The finish is clean, bright and satisfying, with lingering pear, citrus and delicate green apple flavours.
🍇 Overall Style
A fresh, vibrant and beautifully approachable Australian Pinot Grigio that showcases the easy-drinking appeal of this popular variety. Combining delicate orchard fruit flavours, refreshing citrus and crisp acidity, this is a wonderfully versatile white wine offering freshness, balance and excellent everyday drinking enjoyment.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to fresh seafood, grilled prawns, salt and pepper calamari and lightly grilled fish. Equally enjoyable with chicken salads, antipasto platters, sushi, creamy pasta dishes or a selection of soft cheeses. Particularly appealing served well chilled on a warm afternoon.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A wonderfully refreshing Australian Pinot Grigio that delivers attractive pear and green apple flavours, lively citrus freshness and a beautifully crisp finish. Light, elegant and extremely approachable, this is an excellent choice for everyday enjoyment, casual entertaining or simply relaxing with a refreshing glass of white wine. A terrific addition to any mixed or straight dozen from Better Buy The Dozen.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷