The Pizzini’s were a large tobacco growing family in the King Valley before switching to grapes in the late 1970’s. Initially the grapes were supplied to Brown Brothers, though the Pizzini’s started producing their own wines – Chrismont – in 1996.
2008
Riesling
2004
Chardonnay
2005
Merlot
2005
Cabernet Sauvignon
2005
Shiraz
**** James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
2006 Riesling
• **** Huon Hooke – 100 Top New Release Wines – Gourmet Traveller WINE Dec/Jan 2007
•90 points“A hint of reduction on the bouquet; good flavours, with lemon and a mineral core that carries through to the finsh.” James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
•90 points"A classically dry, restrained riesling from the King Valley. This drop is pale-coloured, ethereal and delicate with a
refined texture and excellent balance. It makes for great drinking. Have now or in four years time or more" Huon Hook –
Good Living – Sydney Morning Herald 22nd July 2008
2004 Chardonnay
• **** Top in Category“Full, fresh, lively chardonnay showing excellent balance between pure, zesty citrus fruit, vanillin
oak and buttery malo characters. There's balance, texture and length.” WINESTATE MAGAZINE North East Victoria Tasting
Nov/Dec 2008
• ****“This King Valley winery is really hitting its straps, with both French and Italian varieties. This interesting, earthy
chardonnay has aromas of melons, grapefruit and toasty oak. It's succulent and layered on the palate, with a flinty note and
well-handled oak adding complexity.” Sally Gudgeon - Sunday Life Magazine – 8th June 2008
2005 Merlot
• 90 points“Fresh and vibrant, with Italian-like savoury, drying tannins, good depth and structure, and shows the heritage of the
maker” James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Blue-Gold
• ***** Winestate July/August 2007 equal top in category “A stylish & very well made wine. “Beautiful and opulent” enthused one judge”
