Out of stock
Grey Sands Pinot Gris 2017
$60.00
A sumptuous, unctuous pinot gris whose fairly toasty aromas of pear, cinnamon and apple pie are lifted by suggestions of dried flowers and white peach. It’s rich and concentrated, smooth and dry, extending with moderate length towards a gentle finish of soft acids. Emphatic, but would rate more highly with greater length and more texture.
Vintage
2017
Year to Drink
2022 - 2025
Jeremy’s score
93 / 100
Seal Type
Screw top
Out of stock
Grey Sands Pinot Gris
Tamar Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.7
A sumptuous, unctuous pinot gris whose fairly toasty aromas of pear, cinnamon and apple pie are lifted by suggestions of dried flowers and white peach. It's rich and concentrated, smooth and dry, extending with moderate length towards a gentle finish of soft acids. Emphatic, but would rate more highly with greater length and more texture.
Last Date Tasted: 13/01/2024
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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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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 |
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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