Tasting Notes

If you enjoy Pinot Gris this wine is for you!! Bright, vibrant and racy. Nick Haselgrove has crafted a delicious, bright and vibrant Gris. Wonderfully aromatic with citrus, stonefruit and mineral notes. On the plate, the wine is light yet lush, with layer upon layer of fruit flavours. Beautifully structured, and with a finish that lingers long after the last sip. This wine will match up with just about anything you chose to eat.

Technical Notes

• Vineyard: Adelaide Hills/South Australia
• Variety: 90% Pinot Gris, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol: 13.5% by vol
• Titratable acidity: 6.6g/l
• pH: 3.27

Reviews

Wine Enthusiast

Pear and melon aromas are pleasant enough, followed by tart fruit and peppery spice on the palate. But the wine comes across as slightly disjointed, showcasing a broad—almost fat—attack, followed by excessively crisp acids on the finish. - J.C. -
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Estate Profile

The blackbilly name is drawn from the Yacca tree (or grass tree) that has spikey leaves and a unique spear shaped flower. Periodically bushfires change the Australian bushland and burn the "blackbillys" into their distinctive shape. Unique spear shaped flowers grow out as part of the regeneration of the plant. As unique as its name, Blackbilly wines capture the essence of McLaren Vale and Australian wines.

Blackbilly wine is produced using the famous vineyards of McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills, known for wines of richness and diversity. McLaren Vale’s climate is Mediterranean with the nearby St Vincent’s gulf providing a moderating, maritime effect to the vineyards. The Mediterranean climate and classical winemaking, which includes the use of American oak hogsheads, ensures substance and style of Blackbilly wine.
Winemaker Nick Haselgrove is a noteworthy character from the McLaren Vale region, with over 21 vintages of Australian and International winemaking experience. Nick’s talent for the art of winemaking is part of his guarantee to always provide the best possible quality and value for the wine drinkers of the Blackbilly wines.

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