95 Points - Ray Jordan
Located in the heart of Western Australia’s renowned Margaret River wine region, Pierro has a viticultural pedigree second to none. Owned and managed by Dr Mike Peterkin, Pierro is widely considered one of Australia's leading Chardonnay makers, and notably produced the first Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend in Australia.
The 2023 Pierro LTC is another benchmark example of this famous Margaret River style, which is sure to please the many fans of this hugely popular Margaret River white. Fresh, delicate and vibrant fruit aromas and flavours, this blend of Semillon (50%), Sauvignon Blanc (43%), with a touch of Chardonnay (7%), sees a small amount of barrel ferment that adds a creamy texture. Plenty of passionfruit and citrus flavours on the palate with a subtle hint of cut grass. Another intense, precise and minerally example of LTC with crisp fruit extending to a long finish.
"95 Points. Such a good year for white varieties and this consistently first-rate wine has delivered again, but with the addition of even more natural crunchy vibrant fruit thanks to the vintage. The palate is more intense than previous vintages but still with that structure and precision that comes with the approach of using a combination of semillon and sauvignon, with a light touch of chardonnay. This really is a terrific wine. A cracker."- Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review 2024.
"95 Points. 50/ 43/ 7% semillon/ sauvignon blanc/chardonnay. There’s a lot of energy and drive to this blend - it works so well. Enticing with its lemon-lime flavours, lemon zest and freshly sliced ginger/galangal. Some texture across the otherwise linear palate, electrifying acidity seals the deal. $40. 13.5% alc. Drink: 2024 - 2030. Screwcap"- Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com.au.
"94 Points. It’s Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, with a little touch of Chardonnay. Lime, lime rind, white pepper, aniseed, sweet snapped snow pea, some cream and spice. It’s bright, pops with mixed citrus of some sweetness and intensity, has some flinty texture, a kiss of dried herbs, a subtle saline character, and finishes long and crisp. Such a pleasing and refreshing wine. Lovely. Tasted: Jun24 13.5% alc. $42 Closure: Screwcap Drink: 2024 - 2031+"- Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.
