2023 Single Vineyard Hexham Pinot Grigio
Aromatics of ripe pear, quince and floral notes are supported by a fine natural acidity. The finish is long and fresh with expressive minerality.
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[2023 Vintage] – 88 Points | Bronze Medal at 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
[2023 Vintage] – 93 Points | Silver Medal at 2023 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2022 Vintage] – 91 Points by Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
[2021 Vintage] – 91 Points by Stuart Knox, The Real Review, December 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 93 Points by Qwine, December 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 92 Points by Campbell Mattinson, The WineFront, November 2021
[2020 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2021 Royal Queensland Wine Show
[2020 Vintage] – 90 Points by Stuart Knox, The Real Review, March 2021
[2020 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2020 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2020 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Stock for JamesSuckling.com, October 2020
[2019 Vintage] – 92 Points by James Halliday, 2021 Halliday Wine Companion
[2019 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Butler, The Real Review, March 2020
[2019 Vintage] – Gold Medal at 2019 ANZ Boutique Wine Show
[2019 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2019 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2019 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2019 Perth Royal Wine Show
[2018 Vintage] – 93 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2020
[2017 Vintage] – 93 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2019
[2017 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
[2016 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2016 International Cool Climate Awards
[2016 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
[2016 Vintage] – 92 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2017
[2016 Vintage] – 91 Points by Campbell Mattinson Wine Front 2017
“I’ve entered this as a white, simply because it is not made as a rosé, but as an unadulterated pinot gris, its copper-coral hue its natural one, rather than something that has been stripped with carbon fining. Talc, crushed musk, crab apple and rosewater, with an overriding sense of mid-weighted savoriness, accented by an attractive chalky finish. Drink now. 90 Points.”
Ned Goodwin, jamessuckling.com, December 2023 [2023 Vintage]
“The very palest of rose-gold blush in the glass. Red cherry, pear and brioche aromas. Light to medium-weight, with golden apples and lemon thyme notes across the palate. Glides with good drive whilst acidity provides a gentle hand focusing it to the finish. Possible more a ‘gris’ style but nonetheless a lovely glass of wine. 91 Points.”
Stuart Knox, The Real Review, December 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“I love a Pinot Grigio (and Pinot Gris) with a blush appearance. That copper tinge – just beautiful! This wine is pretty damn fine too. Another very well-executed release from Soumah.
Fresh, vibrant and playful, this wants to entertain – and it does with ease. Pretty on the eye and to taste, think pears, honeyed tones and white-fleshed nectarine. There is even a flash of watermelon husk. With an adorable texture, it just has a fabulous presence and I just want it. Delicate spices tease and loiter long. A beautiful wine hands down.
Drink now. 93 Points.”
Qwine, December 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Has a pink blush with a ripe and rich yet fresh pear and apple nose, as well as a sweet floral edge. Some pastry too. The palate has a juicy and smoothly fleshy feel with sliced ripe-pear flavors. 91 Points.”
Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“In colour terms it has a welcome copper tinge. It’s both racy and well flavoured, with quartz and nashi pear characters tripping attractively through the palate. Good release, this one. Frisky but with just enough flavour and texture to keep you interested/satisfied. 92 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The WineFront, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Lovely pear and apple aromas with a hint of honey, gorgeous palate with lashings of flavour, lively acidity and a crisp refreshing finish. DELIGHTFUL!!”
Dan Traucki, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Pale lemon core to a water white rim. Bruised pears, flint and thyme aromas. Medium intensity of fruit, good acid crunch gives some drive and length. A creamy textural element suggests some winemaking finesse. A crowd-pleaser. 90 Points.”
Stuart Knox, The Real Review, March 2021 [2020 Vintage]
“A vibrant, delicious example of variety and style showing both pear and stone fruit characteristics. The long-flavoured palate is based on a foundation of lively acidity and beautifully integrated phenolic grip.”
Lester Jesberg, Winewise, January 2021 [2020 Vintage]
“Delicate copper tinted wine with a complexity of pear and orange blossom aromas and nicely balanced fruit flavours. Four stars. ”
Winestate Magazine, December 2020 Edition [2020 Vintage]
“Attractively fresh lemon and pear-drop aromas in a very pure mode. The palate is soft yet crisp and has crunchy apple and pear flavors in a really drinkable style. 91 Points.”
Nick Stock for JamesSuckling.com, October 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“A fab Pinot Grigio from Soumah. Everything a Pinot Grigio fan is after can be found here. Poached pear and pie apple consume the mouth with lovely textural appeal. Crisp to finish with a dash of cinnamon spice, long lunch here we come. Drink now.”
Steve Leszczynski, Qwine, October 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“Very attractive bouquet of ripe pears & a smidge of figs+ some florals, gorgeous mouthful of pears with crisp acidity giving it a delightful refreshing finish. As always a great wine from this classy producer — TOP STUFF!!!”
Dan Traucki, September 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“…Leaner than the 2019 version. Zippier. Granny Smith apple juice, fresh pears, a whisper of honey and a dry-but-well-flavoured finish. It needs a couple more months in bottle but it will be good from early 2021 onwards. 90 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront, Sept 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“Hand-picked to minimise skin contact, cool-fermented with prolonged lees stirring to build texture in a richly flavoured wine in a citrus spectrum. 92 Points.”
James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“Cinnamon spiced pears, lemon rind and raw peanuts. Fresh and varietal. Time on lees has imparted a creaminess to the palate without carrying too much sweetness. Borderline gris style. Lots of flavour and interest. 91 Points.”
Nick Butler, The Real Review, March 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“It’s not into gris territory but it’s very close. It doesn’t go for neutrality it goes for flavour and mouthfeel. It tastes of nashi pear and honeysuckle though it’s a bit nutty too, maybe even a little fig-like. Above average quality. 91 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront, January 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“Two clones, but this apart, simply vinified. The bouquet is distinctive, with nashi pear and apple skin, and a sweet and sour finish (not the least unpleasant). Plenty of complexity. 93 Points.”
James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2019 [2018 Vintage]
“Definitely in the grigio camp as it’s all lively, fresh and crisp. A touch estery, a hint of lemon blossom, nashi pear with talc-like acidity; juicy on the palate and appealing. 91 Points.”
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2019 [2018 Vintage]
“Hand picked, bright crisp citrus aromas with a hint of pears, crisp acidity on the palate + a smidge of Nashi pear flavours & nice tight finish OH YUM!!”
Dan Traucki, July 2019 [2019 Vintage]
“Attractive creamy lees and spicy fruit aromas, slivered almonds, the palate spritely and fresh with lively acidityand a crisp finish. A hint of peppermint. An appetising wine.”
Huon Hooke – 90 points [2018 Vintage]
“Reminiscent of an autumnal orchard as you put your nose in the glass, with aromas of ripe apples and pears and a hint of spice in the background. Nice mouthfeel, with a sweet-fruited accent to the flavours – a mirror image of the bouquet – giving it an attractive almost juice-like quality. The acidity is soft but sufficient to do its job of keeping it crisp and fresh. Special value wine.”
Halliday Wine Companion 2019 [2017 Vintage]
2023
A very wet winter and spring created increased work in the vineyard to ensure vines were clean and healthy and the incredibly wet October affected the fruit set reducing crop load. This increased rainfall also made nights warmer and days relatively cooler extending the ripening period. Summer dried out like usual with little rain in January and February allowing the fruit to ripen leading to a harvest that was 2-weeks later than recent experiences. Fruit retained natural acidity well, while flavours were developed at less ripeness. Wines are intense but with a lighter weight than normal.
[2023 Vintage] – 88 Points | Bronze Medal at 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
[2023 Vintage] – 93 Points | Silver Medal at 2023 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2022 Vintage] – 91 Points by Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
[2021 Vintage] – 91 Points by Stuart Knox, The Real Review, December 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 93 Points by Qwine, December 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2021
[2021 Vintage] – 92 Points by Campbell Mattinson, The WineFront, November 2021
[2020 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2021 Royal Queensland Wine Show
[2020 Vintage] – 90 Points by Stuart Knox, The Real Review, March 2021
[2020 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2020 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2020 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Stock for JamesSuckling.com, October 2020
[2019 Vintage] – 92 Points by James Halliday, 2021 Halliday Wine Companion
[2019 Vintage] – 91 Points by Nick Butler, The Real Review, March 2020
[2019 Vintage] – Gold Medal at 2019 ANZ Boutique Wine Show
[2019 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2019 Yarra Valley Wine Show
[2019 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2019 Perth Royal Wine Show
[2018 Vintage] – 93 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2020
[2017 Vintage] – 93 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2019
[2017 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2018 Melbourne International Wine Competition
[2016 Vintage] – Silver Medal at 2016 International Cool Climate Awards
[2016 Vintage] – Bronze Medal at 2016 Melbourne International Wine Competition
[2016 Vintage] – 92 Points by James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2017
[2016 Vintage] – 91 Points by Campbell Mattinson Wine Front 2017
“I’ve entered this as a white, simply because it is not made as a rosé, but as an unadulterated pinot gris, its copper-coral hue its natural one, rather than something that has been stripped with carbon fining. Talc, crushed musk, crab apple and rosewater, with an overriding sense of mid-weighted savoriness, accented by an attractive chalky finish. Drink now. 90 Points.”
Ned Goodwin, jamessuckling.com, December 2023 [2023 Vintage]
“The very palest of rose-gold blush in the glass. Red cherry, pear and brioche aromas. Light to medium-weight, with golden apples and lemon thyme notes across the palate. Glides with good drive whilst acidity provides a gentle hand focusing it to the finish. Possible more a ‘gris’ style but nonetheless a lovely glass of wine. 91 Points.”
Stuart Knox, The Real Review, December 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“I love a Pinot Grigio (and Pinot Gris) with a blush appearance. That copper tinge – just beautiful! This wine is pretty damn fine too. Another very well-executed release from Soumah.
Fresh, vibrant and playful, this wants to entertain – and it does with ease. Pretty on the eye and to taste, think pears, honeyed tones and white-fleshed nectarine. There is even a flash of watermelon husk. With an adorable texture, it just has a fabulous presence and I just want it. Delicate spices tease and loiter long. A beautiful wine hands down.
Drink now. 93 Points.”
Qwine, December 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Has a pink blush with a ripe and rich yet fresh pear and apple nose, as well as a sweet floral edge. Some pastry too. The palate has a juicy and smoothly fleshy feel with sliced ripe-pear flavors. 91 Points.”
Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“In colour terms it has a welcome copper tinge. It’s both racy and well flavoured, with quartz and nashi pear characters tripping attractively through the palate. Good release, this one. Frisky but with just enough flavour and texture to keep you interested/satisfied. 92 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The WineFront, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Lovely pear and apple aromas with a hint of honey, gorgeous palate with lashings of flavour, lively acidity and a crisp refreshing finish. DELIGHTFUL!!”
Dan Traucki, November 2021 [2021 Vintage]
“Pale lemon core to a water white rim. Bruised pears, flint and thyme aromas. Medium intensity of fruit, good acid crunch gives some drive and length. A creamy textural element suggests some winemaking finesse. A crowd-pleaser. 90 Points.”
Stuart Knox, The Real Review, March 2021 [2020 Vintage]
“A vibrant, delicious example of variety and style showing both pear and stone fruit characteristics. The long-flavoured palate is based on a foundation of lively acidity and beautifully integrated phenolic grip.”
Lester Jesberg, Winewise, January 2021 [2020 Vintage]
“Delicate copper tinted wine with a complexity of pear and orange blossom aromas and nicely balanced fruit flavours. Four stars. ”
Winestate Magazine, December 2020 Edition [2020 Vintage]
“Attractively fresh lemon and pear-drop aromas in a very pure mode. The palate is soft yet crisp and has crunchy apple and pear flavors in a really drinkable style. 91 Points.”
Nick Stock for JamesSuckling.com, October 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“A fab Pinot Grigio from Soumah. Everything a Pinot Grigio fan is after can be found here. Poached pear and pie apple consume the mouth with lovely textural appeal. Crisp to finish with a dash of cinnamon spice, long lunch here we come. Drink now.”
Steve Leszczynski, Qwine, October 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“Very attractive bouquet of ripe pears & a smidge of figs+ some florals, gorgeous mouthful of pears with crisp acidity giving it a delightful refreshing finish. As always a great wine from this classy producer — TOP STUFF!!!”
Dan Traucki, September 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“…Leaner than the 2019 version. Zippier. Granny Smith apple juice, fresh pears, a whisper of honey and a dry-but-well-flavoured finish. It needs a couple more months in bottle but it will be good from early 2021 onwards. 90 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront, Sept 2020 [2020 Vintage]
“Hand-picked to minimise skin contact, cool-fermented with prolonged lees stirring to build texture in a richly flavoured wine in a citrus spectrum. 92 Points.”
James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“Cinnamon spiced pears, lemon rind and raw peanuts. Fresh and varietal. Time on lees has imparted a creaminess to the palate without carrying too much sweetness. Borderline gris style. Lots of flavour and interest. 91 Points.”
Nick Butler, The Real Review, March 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“It’s not into gris territory but it’s very close. It doesn’t go for neutrality it goes for flavour and mouthfeel. It tastes of nashi pear and honeysuckle though it’s a bit nutty too, maybe even a little fig-like. Above average quality. 91 Points.”
Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront, January 2020 [2019 Vintage]
“Two clones, but this apart, simply vinified. The bouquet is distinctive, with nashi pear and apple skin, and a sweet and sour finish (not the least unpleasant). Plenty of complexity. 93 Points.”
James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2019 [2018 Vintage]
“Definitely in the grigio camp as it’s all lively, fresh and crisp. A touch estery, a hint of lemon blossom, nashi pear with talc-like acidity; juicy on the palate and appealing. 91 Points.”
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion, August 2019 [2018 Vintage]
“Hand picked, bright crisp citrus aromas with a hint of pears, crisp acidity on the palate + a smidge of Nashi pear flavours & nice tight finish OH YUM!!”
Dan Traucki, July 2019 [2019 Vintage]
“Attractive creamy lees and spicy fruit aromas, slivered almonds, the palate spritely and fresh with lively acidityand a crisp finish. A hint of peppermint. An appetising wine.”
Huon Hooke – 90 points [2018 Vintage]
“Reminiscent of an autumnal orchard as you put your nose in the glass, with aromas of ripe apples and pears and a hint of spice in the background. Nice mouthfeel, with a sweet-fruited accent to the flavours – a mirror image of the bouquet – giving it an attractive almost juice-like quality. The acidity is soft but sufficient to do its job of keeping it crisp and fresh. Special value wine.”
Halliday Wine Companion 2019 [2017 Vintage]
2023
A very wet winter and spring created increased work in the vineyard to ensure vines were clean and healthy and the incredibly wet October affected the fruit set reducing crop load. This increased rainfall also made nights warmer and days relatively cooler extending the ripening period. Summer dried out like usual with little rain in January and February allowing the fruit to ripen leading to a harvest that was 2-weeks later than recent experiences. Fruit retained natural acidity well, while flavours were developed at less ripeness. Wines are intense but with a lighter weight than normal.
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Aromatics of honeyed pear and fig are supported by tine natural acidity and a lively, fresh finish.
Pan seared scallops and asian style zucchini noodle salad.
Grigio means ‘grey’ and refers to the skin of this variety having a dusty grey colour. Due to our cooler climate, the Yarra Valley is one of the better locations in Australia to produce Grigio with the same zesty characters as from its origin. A cool tank fermentation and constant lees stirring creates an aromatic wine with taste and texture.
Aromatics of honeyed pear and fig are supported by tine natural acidity and a lively, fresh finish.
Pan seared scallops and asian style zucchini noodle salad.
Grigio means ‘grey’ and refers to the skin of this variety having a dusty grey colour. Due to our cooler climate, the Yarra Valley is one of the better locations in Australia to produce Grigio with the same zesty characters as from its origin. A cool tank fermentation and constant lees stirring creates an aromatic wine with taste and texture.
