2022 HADDOW + DINEEN 'GRAIN OF TRUTH' PINOT GRIS (MUSEUM RELEASE)
2022 HADDOW + DINEEN 'GRAIN OF TRUTH' PINOT GRIS (MUSEUM RELEASE)
MUSEUM NOTES:
A pretty typical 2022 vintage - long growing season, slightly warmer, slightly drier but excellent quality. Most regions in Tas had lower than average crops - ours was low too but it always is.
From Day 1, the ‘22 Gris was always a concentrated, aromatic thing of beauty. This was reflected in the numerous excellent reviews it received. A few extra years in bottle has taken it to another level - super texture, luscious fruit and the beginnings of developed character without any oiliness. This generous, attractive wine defines for us the wonderful qualities of deftly treated Pinot Gris.
Hand-picked, 100% whole bunch pressed, wild yeast, barrel fermented, unfined and unfiltered.
Small crops of intensely flavoured fruit, indigenous yeast and barrel fermentation impart genuine richness and texture to this multifaceted and textural Pinot Gris. Aromas of ripe peach, subtle nuts and wild honey give hints of the lusciousness and complexity of the palate.
Powerful and balanced with lingering flavours.
Gone straight through the eye of a needle at night.
Mark Lanegan
(Shipping: We have a flat rate of $15, any quantity, anywhere in Australia).
OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINIONS
Nick Ryan, The Australian:
This looks a little bit like Tyrol in Tasmania, its fragrance and texture reminiscent of the layered and luscious whites made in the shadow of the Dolomites.
The nose that nears a glass is greeted with dry floral aromas, some poached pear and roast pineapple, wild honey, river stones and, appropriately enough a faint whiff of cheesecloth.
It has a richness and drive without the oiliness and heat that can come when pursuing flavour in pinot gris, and it is as good an example of what the variety can actually do as I’ve seen for some time.
