• Ted Radke Perpetual Trophy – Best Table Wine – Lesser Recognised Grape Variety - Sydney International Wine Competition 2009
• ****½ “Australian winemakers are probably the most adventurous in the world, ever willing to try something novel. In the
area of grape varieties, this means that wine lovers are continually presented with something new to try. Victoria's King Valley
is a place where such exploration is common, and Arnie Pizzini at Chrismont vineyard has great success with some of the
weird and wonderful grapes. Albariño originates in northern Spain and Chrismont La Zona sums up the type well. It has white
peach aromas of mellow fragrance, hints of spice, a smooth, juicy pear-like flavour and a savoury, dry finish. Easy to like."
Ralph Kyte-Powell– Uncorked - The Age - November 25 2008

• ****½ “Chrismont is a friendly, little winery in Victoria’s sleepy King Valley. This drop has an Italian feel, with delicate
pear-like fruit trimmed in savoury almond and chalky elements. The palate is smooth and easy, with fruity flavour and a very
long, savoury finish.” Ralph Kyte-Powell & Sally Gudgeon - UNCORKED and uncapped - Sydney Life - The Sun-Herald
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• ****½ “Chrismont is a worthy member of a pioneering band of King Valley family wineries placing a special emphasis on
Italian grape varieties. Its arneis, modelled on the original from Piemonte, is an interesting and most enjoyable wine, more
than just a novelty and definitely worth tracking down. The more obvious fruit flavours are apple, pear, stone fruit and hay,
while the texture is of medium density.” Paddy Kendler – Herald Sun – 28th Oct 2008
• ***** “Perfectly correct varietal nose that smells of pears and hazelnuts with some citrus blossoms thrown in. These
characters are echoed on the long, weighty palate and fill the mouth with flavours.” WINESTATE MAGAZINE - North East
Victoria Tasting - Top in Category - November/December 2008