The Pawn Wines El Desperado Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2025 - 12 Bottles

Product Description

Winery Background
The Pawn is a boutique project founded by winemaker Tom Keelan in Adelaide Hills, driven by the desire to showcase unique grape varieties with personality and expression. With a distinct rebellious spirit, The Pawn reclaims overlooked varietals and transforms them into small-batch, artisan wines full of character.

Vineyards and Vintage Conditions
The 2025 El Desperado Pinot Grigio draws fruit from carefully selected Adelaide Hills vineyards. Known for its cool climate and high-altitude terroir, the region nurtures grapes with vibrant acidity and clarity—a perfect canvas for this fresh and approachable style.

Winemaking Process
The wine is crafted in a straightforward, minimal-intervention manner. Fermentation is managed to preserve aromatic freshness, creating a silky and smooth texture that emphasizes fruit purity and clarity.

Tasting Notes
The wine offers intense aromas of fresh-cut pear, clingstone peach, melon, citrus blossom, and soft florals like acacia with hints of sea spray. On the palate, juicy notes of Nashi pear, honeydew melon, and lemon sherbet intertwine with almond, acacia flower nuance, spice, and lifted citrus. The texture is silk-like, with mid-palate viscosity and balanced acidity, culminating in a clean, crisp finish.

Food Pairing
El Desperado is a versatile companion for spicy Asian dishes, including Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, as well as delicate sashimi or fresh seafood with a touch of soy and wasabi. Its refreshing profile makes it ideal for casual summer meals and bright, flavourful fare.

Awards & Accolades
No formal awards recorded for the 2025 vintage.

Story Behind the Wine
El Desperado was born in 2011 during a challenging vintage known locally as “the vintage from hell.” Refusing to abandon all production, The Pawn instead created a new style—one that embraced its limitations and transformed adversity into creativity. The 2025 release continues that ethos, delivering a wine that is unapologetically fresh, boldly expressive, and unafraid to stand out.

Vintage Note