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Grey Sands Pinot Gris 2005
A smooth, generous and intensely fruited pinot gris whose musky perfume of rose oil, pear and apple-like fruit is backed by nutty undertones. It’s chalky and powdery, with some smoky, charcuterie-like reductive complexity beneath its pristine, juicy flavours. It finishes long and savoury, with lingering citrus notes and soft acids. Lovely balance and varietal purity.
Vintage
2005
Peak years to drink
2007 - 2010
Jeremy's score
94 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Grey Sands Pinot Gris
Tamar Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.7
A smooth, generous and intensely fruited pinot gris whose musky perfume of rose oil, pear and apple-like fruit is backed by nutty undertones. It's chalky and powdery, with some smoky, charcuterie-like reductive complexity beneath its pristine, juicy flavours. It finishes long and savoury, with lingering citrus notes and soft acids. Lovely balance and varietal purity.
Last Date Tasted: 13/01/2024
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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91 | 17.4 | 2020-2023+  |
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2017
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93 | 18.1 | 2022-2025  |
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2016
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92 | 17.8 | 2021-2024 |
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2015
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90 | 17.2 | 2017-2020 |
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2014
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93 | 18.1 | 2019-2022 |
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2013
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82 | 15.0 | 2014-2015 |
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2012
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88 | 16.6 | 2014-2017 |
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2010
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92 | 17.8 | 2012-2015+ |
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2009
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94 | 18.5 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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88 | 16.6 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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95 | 18.7 | 2009-2012+ |
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2006
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90 | 17.1 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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94 | 18.5 | 2007-2010 |
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2004
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93 | 18.0 | 2005-2006+ |
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2003
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80 | 14.5 | 2003-2004 |
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2001
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81 | 14.7 | 2002-2003 |
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2000
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94 | 18.5 | 2002-2005 |
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Winery
Grey Sands
Grey Sands is a 3.5 ha vineyard of no less than 17 close-planted varieties, at 8800 vines per hectare. I have no doubt that this is one of the most significant sites in Tasmania, and over the years I have given high ratings indeed to its Pinot Gris, Merlot and The Mattock (merlot-driven right bank Bordeaux blend). A recent revisit of some mature wines has given me plenty of reason to include Grey Sands' Pinot Noir as a benchmark of this variety, especially when given 5-8 years of cellar life. The wines are not only especially affordable in this crazy market but are also released in most cases with genuine bottle age. I'm a huge fan, especially of the finesse and structure of the reds. Adding to all this is a recent Malbec tasting that took me straight to Cahors. Wonderful stuff! No wines were made in 2020 due to poor conditions.
Chief Executive(s):
Bob Richter, Rita Ritcher
Winemaker:
Matthias Utzinger
Viticulturist:
Bob Richter
Production Dozen:
1000
Tonnes Processed:
15
White Wines
Address:
6 Kerrisons Rd , Glengarry , Tasmania 7275 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
By appointment
Principal Wine Region:
Tamar Valley
Website:
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