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Skilly Valley P/G

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  Vintage 2024
  92 points points

Lifts the Gris game with a beautifully understated style. A barely-there colour mixes with Asian pear, acacia, lime cordial scents. Could be argued that it straddles the Grigio–Gris border with its 11.5% alcohol but, frankly, it doesn’t matter because either way this brings real class to the glass. Light in texture, citrussy bright in acidity, the palate opens fine and tightly controlled, running pure and clean in lime, apple, gentle herbals and a lovely, persistent thread of spiciness. A delicacy of touch throughout stamps this as a must try, and at that price, a must buy. Drink now– 2029

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  Vintage 2024
  94 points points

The striking feature about this excellent Clare Valley pinot gris is the freshness and live on the palate. It comes from one of the highest points in the Clare Valley and that with the earlier picking has achieved a tight linear minerality that really defines it. Plenty of those apple crumble and pear-like characters with a little citrus edge. Most appealing texture and mouth feel. Cellar: 9 years