Sixty-Second Swirl by Brent Lello Yass Valley Times Wine Columnist
There’s a lot going on over at Jeir Creek Wines. The new owners – Anurag & Divya Pandey – have huge plans to put JCW firmly on the regional gourmet tourism map, as a leading light ‘wine & food’ destination.
A fine dining restaurant with superb views, luxury boutique accommodation by the heart-shaped lake, an amphitheatre for concerts amongst the vines, and a golf course are all part of the new grand plan. They’re also busy replanting parts of the vineyard with food-friendly varieties that are craved by consumers. These will complement the existing well-matured vines.
One of the varieties hitting the sweet spot of Australian wine drinkers’ palates is Pinot Gris. It’s a versatile variety, super food friendly but can also be enjoyed well chilled on a warm summer evening. For these reasons, Pinot Gris is a big fridge favourite at Chateau Lello. There are many great examples of this wine style in the Yass Valley region, and Jeir Creek Wines have produced a ripper with this week’s “swirl” – their Pinot Gris 2022.
This Pinot Gris blushes in the glass with bright, light apricot hues. A swirl reveals aromas of freshly cut beurre bosc pear and florally fragrant orange blossom. On the palate, it’s light yet luscious, with crunchy pear and apple flavours, delicate acidity and a lingering, slightly savory with a food-friendly finish.
We enjoyed our bottle with a grilled teriyaki salmon and asparagus salad, which was a superb match. You could also crack onto this with the Friday night fish and chips, a spicy Thai chicken salad, or neck it by itself after a long day at work. I sourced my bottle from the cellar door, but you can also buy for $28 online on the newly revamped website here – https://jeircreekwines.com.au
04 MARCH 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM AEDT
Holi Celebration – Vibrant organic colours, full fun family activity
Holi Celebration at Jeir Creek Winery this Saturday 4th March 2023, 10am-4pm. Spend your weekend with colours, music and food, highlighting glimpses of the traditional Indian festival of colours… Indian Cuisine, Wine tasting
