By way of introduction it is worth mentioning that yours truly and Pinot Gris/Grigio are not the best of friends. Frankly, one finds all to many of this a la mode variety to be as dull as dishwater unless that is, the wine in question happens to be a lusciously sweet example from one of the best producers in Alsace.
It is fair to say that the Mornington Peninsula has established a strong name for itself in the Pinot Gris stakes, names such as T’Gallant, Quealy and Paradigm Hill all being noteworthy producers. On evidence of this bottle, the Aylwards of Ocean Eight should be added to the list. By the end of this bottle, one was just about sold on the virtues of Pinot Gris.
This particular wine displays the signature aromatics of Pinot Gris and its soft texture. Fermented to the point of being bone dry, a citrusy twist on the finish lends a pleasant twang to the finish that gives it a vibrancy lacking in so many examples of the grape.
2015 OCEAN EIGHT PINOT GRIS
Producer: Ocean Eight
Variety: Pinot Gris/Grigio
Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 7 October 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright coppery yellow in appearance. Lifted, aromatic nose of pear, red apple/apple blossom and musk, hint of background spice. Dry, mid-weight in body, lovely texture on the palate. In terms of fruit profile, the wine is straight from the apple/pear orchard, a twist of lemon citrus on the finish lending freshness. Top notch Pinot Gris.
Score: 16.5+/20
It is fair to say that the Mornington Peninsula has established a strong name for itself in the Pinot Gris stakes, names such as T’Gallant, Quealy and Paradigm Hill all being noteworthy producers. On evidence of this bottle, the Aylwards of Ocean Eight should be added to the list. By the end of this bottle, one was just about sold on the virtues of Pinot Gris.
This particular wine displays the signature aromatics of Pinot Gris and its soft texture. Fermented to the point of being bone dry, a citrusy twist on the finish lends a pleasant twang to the finish that gives it a vibrancy lacking in so many examples of the grape.
Producer: Ocean Eight
Variety: Pinot Gris/Grigio
Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 7 October 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright coppery yellow in appearance. Lifted, aromatic nose of pear, red apple/apple blossom and musk, hint of background spice. Dry, mid-weight in body, lovely texture on the palate. In terms of fruit profile, the wine is straight from the apple/pear orchard, a twist of lemon citrus on the finish lending freshness. Top notch Pinot Gris.
Score: 16.5+/20
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