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Grey Sands Merlot 2009
Under and overripe, with a minty, leathery presence of black and red cherries, blood plums and cedary oak backed by rather herbal notes. Rather clunky and lacking evenness of ripening.
Vintage
2009
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2017+
Jeremy's score
86 / 100
Seal type
Diam
Grey Sands Merlot
Tamar Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2010
Alc %: 13.7
$ Rel: 45
Under and overripe, with a minty, leathery presence of black and red cherries, blood plums and cedary oak backed by rather herbal notes. Rather clunky and lacking evenness of ripening.
Last Date Tasted: 1/07/2019
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2022-2030  |
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2009
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86 | 15.8 | 2014-2017+  |
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2008
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89 | 16.8 | 2016-2020+ |
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2007
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84 | 15.4 | 2009-2014+ |
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2006
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88 | 16.5 | 2011-2014+ |
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2005
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91 | 17.4 | 2013-2017+ |
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2004
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88 | 16.6 | 2012-2016+ |
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2003
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88 | 16.4 | 2008-2011+ |
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2000
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87 | 16.3 | 2005-2008 |
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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:
Email:
