Feudo Arancio Grillo 2023
- 91
- $20
- Drink by: 2024-2027
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Another of those traditional Italian varieties, here from Sicily, that we so rarely encounter down under. For some years, we have enjoyed Grillo from this producer and they seem to get better and better every vintage. Terrific value. Deep yellow/gold in colour, the nose opens with notes of stewed pears. There is a minerally backing and we have hints of orange blossoms and lemon curd. The texture is supple, seductive and supported by juicy acidity. Enjoy this now and for the next three years. Lovers of good Pinot Gris will find themselves very much on board with this wine.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
