TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Skilly Pinot Gris 2021

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with faint green tinges and brilliant clarity. Fresh and bright, reflecting its cool-climate origins.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic, showing green apple, Nashi pear and subtle citrus notes. Gentle hints of spice—cinnamon and light musk—add complexity and appeal.

👅 Palate
Fresh and lively, with juicy pear, apple and stone fruit flavours flowing across the palate. A touch of residual sweetness adds texture, balanced by crisp acidity that keeps everything clean and focused.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with a lightly textural mouthfeel. The finish is long, fresh and persistent, with lingering pear, spice and zesty acidity.

🍇 Overall Style
A cool-climate Clare Valley Pinot Gris—fresh, aromatic and slightly off-dry in style. Combines bright fruit, gentle texture and refreshing acidity, making it highly versatile and very drinkable.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with Thai dishes, seafood, fresh salads or lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Also excellent with pork or soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Pinot Gris—fresh, juicy and effortlessly drinkable.
Perfect for mixed dozens and a great crowd-pleasing white with broad appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷