2024 Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills

Slippery yet medium-weight rendering of the variety with some crispness to its edges, a little lime in mineral water around nashi pear, dried apple and cumquat characters. The concentration is very appealing, the tart finish a neat way to conclude. Not overly complex, but delivers great drinking.

89 points winecompanion.com.au

Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio from the Adelaide Hills is a crisp, vibrant white that captures the cool-climate freshness and aromatic clarity the region is known for. Named after a 1950s Hudson Queen motorcar once owned by the Saturno family, Queenie delivers charm and style in equal measure — a Pinot Grigio that’s dry, zesty, and made for relaxed, flavour-filled drinking.

The fruit is sourced from Longview’s high-altitude vineyards in Macclesfield, one of the coolest pockets of the Adelaide Hills. The grapes are picked early to lock in natural acidity and freshness, then fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve aromatics and textural delicacy. The result is a Pinot Grigio that leans into citrus and green orchard fruit, with a hint of savoury grip that gives it an edge over more neutral styles.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of green pear, lemon zest, white florals and Granny Smith apple, with a faint note of almond and wet stone. The palate is light and clean, with brisk acidity, subtle texture and a dry, mineral finish. There’s no excess here — just bright fruit, cool-climate tension and effortless drinkability.

Food pairing: Excellent with grilled prawns and lemon, zucchini fritters, chicken Caesar salad, or fresh goat cheese and herbs. Also lovely with sushi or Vietnamese rice paper rolls.

Cellar potential: Best enjoyed young within 1 to 3 years for peak freshness and aromatic lift.