La La Land is a blockbuster on the big screen and in the bottle. Brilliant pale straw in colour with notes of orchard fruits, exotic white flowers and zesty citrus. Rich, yet fresh flavours on the palate display notes of nashi pear, white peach with hints of zingy, refreshing lemon and lime. If you can hold out for two or so years, this wine will cellar nicely. If patience isn't your virtue enjoy now with sushi, fish tacos or butter chicken.
Tasting Note
AromaFresh pear, summery tropical fruit and zesty citrus.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapePinot Gris/Grigio
Maturation
Oaked0
PalateLight and fresh, crunchy nashi pear, white nectarine and hints of zingy, refreshing lemon & lime. Dry, textural and delicious!
VarietalV_PINOTGRISGRIGIO
VinificationNatural cool ferment in stainless steel before introducing selected yeast to bring out the rich fruit and citrus notes. A bit of lees stirring for texture, but very little intervention necessary!
RegionVictoria
Region CodeDVIC
Region Notes
StateVIC
Subregion
WinemakerFrank Newman
Wine StyleWhite (Crisp Fresh)
Refreshing...
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2019/04/08
vinonotebook.com, 8 April, 2019
Pear juice and creamy cheesy tones, sugar crystal and green plum fruit. Refreshing acidity, just enough waxiness for interests sake and finishing with clean citrus. Leaning towards the Grigio spectrum but perfectly serviceable and fine for the price.
Toni Paterson MW
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2019/05/20
The Real Review, 20 May, 2019
Bright lemony fruit with gentle savouriness. I like the vein of chalky acidity running through the wine. It has rich fruit with a touch of pleasing spice plus meringue accents on the finish.
From The Vine
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2019/02/16
Sydney Sunday Telegraph, 17 February, 2019
Specifically crafted to drink and enjoy as a young wine. Working with fruit sourced from vineyards around Mildura in northwest Victoria, winemaker Aiden Menzies was able to extract waves of enticing fresh lemon-lime flavours as well as achieve a crisp, juicy finish to boost its overall appeal.
Huon Hooke
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2019/04/24
The Real Review, 24 April, 2019
Bright, full yellow colour, with a ripe, rich, clean peachy aroma. The wine is similarly full and rich, ripe and almost opulent on the palate; textbook pinot gris. Clean and technically A1.
From The Vine
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2019/02/16
Sydney Sunday Telegraph, 17 February, 2019
Specifically crafted to drink and enjoy as a young wine. Working with fruit sourced from vineyards around Mildura in northwest Victoria, winemaker Aiden Menzies was able to extract waves of enticing fresh lemon-lime flavours as well as achieve a crisp, juicy finish to boost its overall appeal.
Huon Hooke
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2019/04/24
The Real Review, 24 April, 2019
Bright, full yellow colour, with a ripe, rich, clean peachy aroma. The wine is similarly full and rich, ripe and almost opulent on the palate; textbook pinot gris. Clean and technically A1.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
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2019/06/12
Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
Silver Medal
