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
Founded in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon is situated in the picturesque Clare Valley of South Australia. Sourcing fruit from historic, low-yielding old vines across diverse microclimates and soil profiles, the estate is dedicated to crafting wines of remarkable power, precision, and regional authenticity. The winery has earned widespread international acclaim for its deeply concentrated, structured red wines—most notably the flagship Oracle Shiraz and Prodigal Grenache—alongside crystalline, age-worthy Clare Valley Rieslings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5%