The New 2017 La Biondina Colombard Is Here!
La Biondina (the young blonde) is a modern Australian classic. Each season she returns, eternally young, flaunting her finesse as the world's premier Colombard - buy now, click here
Winemaker’s Tasting Note
Bouquet: Fresh passionfruit, pineapple, guava and citrus notes.
Palate: Mouth-watering acidity balanced with ‘fruit salad’ exuberance. Bursting with juicy passionfruit, mango and citrus flavours. This wine is the taste of summer all year round.
Vineyard Region
The Adelaide Plains are just 10 meters above sea level and benefit from cooling maritime breezes (you can see the ocean from our winery). The sunny dry climate and sandy loam soil are perfect for growing the late-ripening Colombard variety.
Vintage Conditions
The very long and cool growing season in 2017 lead to one of Primo Estate’s latest ever vintages. Slow ripening allowed intense flavours to develop which, combined with the good natural acidity of the cooler summer, produced some of the best fruit we have seen in years. The grapes were picked in separate parcels across a spectrum of ripeness levels to achieve the perfect balance of luscious tropical fruit and crisp green apple and citrus.
Winemaking
A long cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve delicate fruit flavours, followed by early bottling to capture the freshness.
01/06/2017 at 5:01 PM
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Olive Harvest Lunch
Date: Sat, 10/06/2017 - Mon, 12/06/2017
Time 12:01 PM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Primo Estate Cellar Door
Phone: 08 8323 6800
Email: info@primoestate.com.au
Saturday 10th June - Book now, click here
Sunday 11th June - Book now, click here
Monday 12th June - Book now, click here
Treat yourself to the first olive oil of the 2017 harvest fresh from the press as we celebrate the release of the new 2017 JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil at this relaxed long table lunch.
A true gourmet indulgence you will enjoy a specially created menu of olive oil rich cuisine perfectly paired with our wines at this traditional Italian celebration of the olive harvest.
MENU
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
OSTRICHE
Herb crumbed Coffin Bay Oyster, Meyer lemon mayo, Scampi Roe
2017 Primo Estate La Biondina Colombard
VITELLO TONNATO
Cleland's Veal, green olive giardinieri, smoked blue fin belly mayo
2015 Primo Estate Shale Stone Shiraz
2015 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese
RAGU DI MANZO
Wood Roasted Coorong Angus beef shin, burnt carrot puree, farro Milanese, wild broccoli
2016 Primo Estate Il Briccone Shiraz Sangiovese
FORMAGGI
Local and imported cheese, Sangiovese quince jam, fig and fennel sourdough
DOLCE
Ricotta donuts, amaretto chocolate sauce
Saturday 10th June - Book now, click here
Sunday 11th June - Book now, click here
Monday 12th June - Book now, click here
Alcohol free 'Drivers tickets' for non-drinkers and children under 18 can be purchased for $85 by calling 08 8323 6800. No refunds less than 7 days prior to the event. Children under 10 who do not want to purchase a seat can bring their own picnic to enjoy in the couryard but must be supervised at all times.
La Dolce Vita Catering will endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements and food allergies however we can't guarantee that meals provided are to exact specifications. Every effort is made to accomodate these requests and strict protocols are followed to ensure that meals are safe for guests with dietary requirements. It should be noted that it is difficult to ensure that ingredients that may cause allergic reactions are kept completely seperate as we try to accomodate a large variety of dietary requirements. We cannot guarantee that traces of certain products will not be in our food and we explicitly accept no liability. For serious food allergies you must make your own decision on selecting meals and our staff's comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. It is the sole responsibility of the person making the booking to advise their guests with dietary requirements. If you have any questions regarding dietary requirements please call Rob at La Dolce Vita on 0416 146 168
09/05/2017 at 2:02 PM
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Joe's New Italian Wines Have Arrived!
Come to cellar door and try the first ever vintage of our Primo & Co Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, a textured and vibrant white wine from the Le Marche region on the Adriatic coast where Joe's parents the late Primo and Santina Grilli were born.
You will also be the first to taste the first ever release of our Primo & Co Montepulciano Sangiovese. Joe's parents were born near the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno, an area is famous for juicy, easly drinking style red blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Joe had always wanted to try his hand at these traditional wines in his father's homeland, to pour them for you in McLaren Vale, alongside a selection of our Australian wines, is a dream come true.
If you can't make it to cellar door you can order these very special new wines online - click here to buy
15/03/2017 at 11:44 AM
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Primo & Co 'Meet The Italians' Cellar Door Lunch
Be the first to taste our brand new Italian wines, two exciting additions to our Primo & Co range made by Primo Estate owner and winemaker Joe Grilli in his ancestral homeland of Italy.
Join us for a relaxed long table lunch bringing an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of McLaren Vale as we pour the first ever vintage of our Primo & Co Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, a textured and vibrant white wine from the Le Marche region on the Adriatic coast where Joe's parents Primo and Santina Grilli were born. The deliciously fresh and delicate new 2016 vintage of the Primo & Co The Venetian Garganega will also be poured for the very first time, perfectly paired with a special created menu of Italian dishes by Rob Paglia of La Dolce Vita Catering and Events.
You will also be the first to taste the first ever release of our Primo & Co Montepulciano Sangiovese. Joe's parents were born near the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno, an area is famous for juicy, easly drinking style red blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Joe had always wanted to try his hand at these traditional wines in his father's homeland, to pour them for you in McLaren Vale, alongside a selection of our Australian wines, is a dream come true.
SOLD OUT - call 08 8323 6800 to be added to the waiting list
Menu
NV Primo Estate Primo Secco Sparkling White
Crostini with JOSEPH La Magia Onions & Ortiz Anchovy
2015 Primo & Co Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi
2016 Primo & Co The Venetian Garganega
Fleurieu Snapper, Goolwa Cockles, Cauliflower Mayo, Mussel Herb Butter & Salsa Verde
2015 Primo & Co Montepulciano Sangiovese
2015 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese
Brined Wood Roasted Greenslades Free Range Chicken with Cannellini Bean Puree, Pepperonata & Pangrattato
2016 JOSEPH La Magia Botrytis Riesling Traminer
Sheeps Milk Yoghurt Panacotta with Lemon Curd, Campari Braised Rhubarb and Almond Meringue
SOLD OUT - call 08 8323 6800 to be added to the waiting list
15/02/2017 at 10:06 AM
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Brisbane 'Viva Virginia Vineyard' Italian Barbeque Night
Celebrate the release of the new 2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot with a cheeky mid-week evening out.
The Primo team are coming to Brisbane for a casual evening offering you the chance to try and buy our new 2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot.
Simple, classic, great value - just like our Virginia Vineyard wines.
Choose the date that works best for you, Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th March and from 5.30pm join us for a pop-up cellar door pouring tastes of our Primo Estate range From 6.30pm enjoy antipasto and a traditional Italian 'grigliata' barbecue:
Menu
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
Wood Fired Garlic Focaccia, Rosemary and Sea Salt Grissini, Warmed Sourdough
2016 Primo Estate La Biondina Colombard
Antipasti Boards
Classic Fried Squid with Lime and Pepper Aioli
2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Merlot
Char-grilled Lamb Cutlets with Italian Sausage & Italian Garden Salad
Watermelon & Berries
15/02/2017 at 10:01 AM
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Viva Virginia Vineyard Adelaide
Viva Virginia Vineyard - Adelaide
Time 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Hula Hoop, 2/269 Kensington Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068
Celebrate the release of the new 2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot with a cheeky mid-week evening out. The Primo team are coming up to town to host four casual evening offering you the chance to try our new 2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot accompanied by Italian barbecue.
From 5.30pm join us for a pop-up cellar door pouring tastes of our Primo Estate range
From 6.30pm enjoy antipasto and a traditional Italian 'grigliata' barbecue:
The Menu
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
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2016 Primo Estate La Biondina Colombard
Risotto of Summer Vegetables with Artichoke, Asparagus & Olive Oil
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2016 Virginia Vineyard Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot
Grigliata Mista Charcoal Grilled Beef & Pancetta Spiedini, Salsiccia & Seasonal Greens
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Watermelon with Mint, Coriander & Pickled Ginger
Simple, classic, great value - just like our Virginia Vineyard wines.
Tuesday 21st February - Book Now
Tuesday 28th February - SOLD OUT
25/01/2017 at 10:44 AM
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2017 Wine Events Calendar
Visit our events page to see the full list of our events for 2017. Join our Amici Primo mailing list to receive exclusive event invitations and notifications when tickets go on sale.
Click here to see our live events calendar for 2017
Tickets go on sale six weeks before the event - please join our Amici Primo mailing list to receive email notifications
Primo & Co Meet The Venetian Lunch
Sun, 02/04/2017
Be the first to taste the new 2016 vintage of The Venetian Garganega made by Primo Estate's owner and winemaker Joe Grilli in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Join us for a relaxed long table lunch bringing a taste of Venice to the heart of McLaren Vale.
Perth JOSEPH Double Pruners Dinner - Thurs, 06/04/2017
Melbourne JOSEPH Double Pruners Dinner - Mon, 10/04/2017
Sydney JOSEPH Double Pruners Dinner - Tue, 11/04/2017
Brisbane JOSEPH Double Pruners Dinner - Wed, 12/04/2017
Adelaide JOSEPH Double Pruners Dinner - Thu, 20/04/2017
A series of exclusive pre-release dinners for members of our JOSEPH Double Pruners Club. Primo Estate's owner and winemaker Joe Grilli will pour his 2015 JOSEPH Moda, Angel Gully and Nebbiolo for the very first time at these very special evenings. JOSEPH Double Pruners and their guest enjoy these evenings with our compliments and tickets are not for general sale, just one of the many benefits of becoming a JOSEPH Double Pruner.
Mother's Day Lunch
Sun, 14/05/2017
Treat your mother to a long relaxed wine lunch this mother's day in our beatiful McLaren Vale cellar door.
JOSEPH Olive Harvest Lunch
Sat, 10/06/2017 - Mon, 12/06/2017
Join us for a traditional Italian celebration of the new season's olive harvest. Be the first to try the new 2017 JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil straight from the press at this delicious feast of olive oil rich Italian cuisine.
JOSEPH Winter Wild Lunch
Sat, 05/08/2017 - Sun, 06/08/2017
Cold winter days call for rich red wines and hearty food. Join us for a seasonal feast at McLaren Vale's most stylish cellar door as we pour our newly released JOSEPH red wines for the first time, perfectly accompanied by a specially created wood oven menu.
Father's Day Lunch
Sun, 03/09/2017
Treat dad to a relaxed winery lunch this father's day as we celebrate the release of the new 2017 JOSEPH Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil straight from the press.
Primavera Lunch
Sun, 01/10/2017 - Mon, 02/10/2017
Celebrate the arrival of the first green buds of spring in the vineyard with this traditional Italian wood oven feast perfectly paired with a selection of our newly released wines. A great way to enjoy a cellar door lunch in McLaren Vale's beautiful wine country.
Meet The Tuscan Pizza Party
Sat, 25/11/2017 - Sun, 26/11/2017
Sat, 02/12/2017 - Sun, 03/12/2017
Our Italy vs Australia taste test returns as we celebrate the arrival of our new vintage of 2016 Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese all the way from Italy. Enjoy delicious wood oven pizza at this relaxed long table lunch.
01/01/2017 at 4:10 PM
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