Chrismont King Valley Riesling 2006
Various branches of the Pizzini family are among the leading grapegrowers in the King Valley. Arnie Pizzini (and wife Jo) planted their first grapes in 1980, and now have 100 ha of vineyard. Two streams of wine are made: traditional French varieties under the Chrismont label, and Italian varieties under the Chrismont La Zona labels. All wines are particularly well made, but the two La Zona releases are quite outstanding, doubtless benefiting in part from the 2002 vintage. The winemaker, incidentally, is Warren Proft, with extensive Australian and international experience. James Halliday
'It's not the most fashionable grape in the region, but Riesling has found a home in some King Valley vineyards, where the cool upland climate retains delicate flavours in the grapes. Chrismont is consistently one of the best.' Ralph Kyte-Powell & Huon Hooke in the Penguin Wine Guide
