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Grey Sands Pinot Noir 2008

Assertive and deeply ripened, this spicy, rather musky young pinot has a slightly hot, spirity aspect and a faintly overcooked meatiness. Scented with dark cherries and redcurrants backed by nuances of menthol and dried herbs, it presents a firmish, powdery palate with intense jammy flavours of plums and berries that lacks genuine polish and finesse.

Vintage

2008

Year to Drink

2013 - 2016

Jeremy’s score

89 / 100

Seal Type

Diam

Category:
Grey Sands Pinot Noir
Tamar Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 14.0
Assertive and deeply ripened, this spicy, rather musky young pinot has a slightly hot, spirity aspect and a faintly overcooked meatiness. Scented with dark cherries and redcurrants backed by nuances of menthol and dried herbs, it presents a firmish, powdery palate with intense jammy flavours of plums and berries that lacks genuine polish and finesse.
Last Date Tasted: 24/10/2023
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Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2017
9117.6

2022-2025
2015
9518.7

2023-2027+
2014
9418.3

2022-2026+
2013
8214.9

2015-2018
2012
9518.7

2024-2032
2010
9217.9

2015-2018
2009
9117.5

2014-2017
2008
8916.7

2013-2016
2007
9217.8

2012-2015+
2006
8816.4

2008-2011
2005
8615.8

2007-2010

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
Byzantine White Blend >Pinot Gris >
Red Wines
Malbec >Merlot >Pinot Noir >The Mattock Dry Red >
Address:
6 Kerrisons Rd , Glengarry , Tasmania 7275 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
By appointment
Principal Wine Region:
Tamar Valley
Website:
www.greysands.com.au
Email:
[email protected]

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