2023 Arfion Pinot Grigio

Pitch-perfect Pinot Grigio from the Yarra Valley. Excellent buying for those who enjoy classic examples of the variety.
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Dave Mackintosh's Arfion label has a good track record with this popular grape, and his style really captures the freshness of 'Grigio' with the texture of 'Gris'.

Unlike the vast majority of Pinot Grigio on the market, his is very much hand-made from start to finish. It comes from a blend of vineyards in both the Upper and Lower Yarra Valley areas.

The fruit was hand-picked in the cool early morning to retain freshness and concentration, with whole bunches, older oak and some lees stirring adding nice texture and interest.

It's zippy and refreshing on the one hand, chewy and thought-provoking on the other. A quality Pinot Grigio from Dave and super value.

In the Yarra Valley, our soils produce a style of wine that naturally sits between the styles of our old world counterparts of Italy and France.

We call this wine Pinot grigio because it’s dry with an acid backbone and a savoury, moreish character.

It exhibits red apple, brown pear, rose and spicy cinnamon aromas with a hint of baked pastry goodness. The palate is dry, savoury and textural with preserved lemon rind, fennel and pear flavours.

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    Rosemary A.
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    6 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very good

    Really like this one - great weight, subtle tones, delicious.

  • SP
    Shauna P.
    Verified Buyer
    3 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing wine

    The Arfion PG sits perfectly in that spot between acidity and fruitiness - i am obsessed with this wine. i am also aware that the stock won't last forever, so selfishly I was a bit reluctant to review it!

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Arfion

New Zealand born Dave "Bro" Mackintosh is the head man at Arfion.

After cutting his teeth at Oyster Bay, Dave settled in Victoria's Yarra Valley and after working with Steve Flamsteed at Giant Steps, began his own brand Arfion: which means 'Our Wine' in Scottish Gaelic.

Dave is all about letting the fruit do the talking, guiding rather than forcing, constantly searching for the simplest way to get young, energetic wines into the bottle for people to enjoy.

His Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are all effortless examples of wines made with a ‘less is more’ mentality. By working with some of the best growers in the Yarra Valley, Dave has put together a gorgeous range of wines that have interest and drinkability in spades.

Winemaker Dave 'Bro' Mackintosh Arfion

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