Every now and then I like the selected mixed packs from Wine Selectors which can offer something a bit different with a more regional focus. A couple of white varieties that I tasted over the last week which were included in the pack, were offerings from West Cape Howe and Peos Estate from Western Australia.
Starting with the West Cape Howe Pinot Gris 2018, this wonderful, crisp and flavour filled white, really surprised at how well balanced it was. The combination of light, pale yellow appearance, with aromas of pears and apples, finished with a smooth taste showed how well integrated this wine has been made. A great white to drink chilled with a brie cheese and my afternoon next to the pool was complete. A very well deserved 82/100 on the Welly’s Wine Score and a big thumbs up for more of it in the future.
Next we have the Peos Estate Four Kings Chardonnay 2017. From the moment it hit the glass you could see that the wine exhibits a more mineral, lighter appearance to a traditional chardonnay. On tasting, the overpowering acidity threw me right off from the beginning with too much of a sour aftertaste. This took away from the peachy taste and smell. Not for me this one, Welly’s Wine Score of 62/100.
