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2012 Ocean Eight Pinot Gris
I really wish we saw more Pinot Gris like this. Gives the grape and style a sense of relevancy that is often lacking. It possesses presence and body but maintains form through animated acidity and gentle phenolic grip. Nuts, honeysuckle and … Continue reading
2012 David Hook Pinot Grigio
I hadn’t realised that David Hook had such a snazzy website. Looks good and contains plenty of detail. Always helps…even if my tasting note is a bit different to his. Brown pear and limes, almonds and a suggestion of seashells. … Continue reading
2012 Windowrie Family Reserve Pinot Gris
The Orange region usually makes a fair fist of Pinot Gris and this wine is no exception. It spends eight months on lees but sees no battonage, all of which leads to a little more body and texture without any fruit purity … Continue reading
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2012 SC Pannell Pinot Grigio
I’d still call this a Grigio despite the fact that it has plenty of ripe flavour and a sense of sumptuousness. The acidity has that wet slate character giving the wine ample freshness and structure without coming across as at … Continue reading
2012 Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio
A fuller, rounder more forward expression of Pinot Grigio and one that I’d be happy to have on my table. Fruit is primarily but not solely from the Pennon Hill Vineyard. There’s flavour and ripeness here. Pears and apples, almonds and … Continue reading
2011 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris
A Pinot Gris of great intrigue and subtlety. Not a bad thing really. I’ve meant to try previous vintages but retail managers kept talking me out of it. Weird. There’s some sweet pear here but I can’t imagine the residual … Continue reading
2012 Climbing Pinot Gris
So much gawd-awful Australian Gris out there, it’s nice to see a solid rendition that scratches the itch without being in any way profound or game-changing. Nashi pear and almonds with rose-water and a dash of spice. Curvaceous but not oily, … Continue reading
2012 Swinging Bridge Pinot Gris
I’ve been somewhat of an apologist for Pinot Gris in the past. It is possible to make interesting and worthwhile wines from the grape; mouthfeel, weight and balance are key and it’s worth pushing some winemaking boundaries. This year though, … Continue reading
2010 Sibling Rivalry Pinot Gris
“My dad picks the fruit that goes to Cottee’s…” Wine for people who don’t like drinking wine. I’d struggle to pick it from a glass of Cottee’s Lime Coola in a blind tasting. The website says “Delicate aromas of green apples … Continue reading
2012 Kirrihill Serendipity Vineyard Pinot Grigio
Made for a very specific demographic I suspect. One that probably doesn’t visit this kind of site very often. Certainly won’t help the confusion between Gris and Grigio. As much about sherbet and boiled lollies as it is about pears … Continue reading