Skilly Valley Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork loin with apple sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled within the cooler, higher-altitude folds of the Clare Valley lies the picturesque Skilly Valley, a microclimate renowned for its morning mists and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. Kilikanoon harnesses this unique terroir to craft their Skilly Valley Pinot Gris, a wine that beautifully bridges the gap between the fresh, crisp Italian Grigio style and the richer, more textured Alsatian Gris. The ancient soils of the valley, combined with the cooling breezes that sweep through the vineyards, allow the Pinot Gris grapes to ripen slowly, retaining their natural, vibrant acidity while developing complex stone fruit and spiced pear aromatics. This wine represents Kilikanoon's dedication to exploring the diverse microclimates of South Australia, offering a beautifully textured white wine that captures the essence of its cool-climate origin.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell alongside his viticulturist father Mort Mitchell, Kilikanoon has evolved into one of the Clare Valley’s definitive benchmark estates. Headquartered at an 1860s stone farmhouse in Penwortham, the estate commands access to premier vineyard parcels spanning diverse subregions, including Watervale, Leasingham, and Auburn. Altitudes range from 220 to over 600 meters above sea level, engendering dramatic diurnal shifts that preserve vital acidity and balance the Mediterranean sun. Kilikanoon champions sustainable farming across varied terroirs characterized by red terra rossa over limestone and slate-rich soils, most famously showcased in the ungrafted, dry-grown 1865 Attunga parcel. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy pairs traditional fermentation techniques with precise maturation in French oak and unadorned vinification for aromatic whites. Revered for power paired with structural elegance, the estate's benchmark bottlings include the storied Attunga 1865 Shiraz, Oracle Shiraz, and the piercing, mineral-driven Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Gris
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13.5%