Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2007 Monday, Mar 31 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and Adelaide Hills and Variety and White and pinot gris/grigio
If I were to use a meteorological simile, there is a low pressure system of Pinot Gris over me at the moment, and there will be a deluge of notes on said wines this week. I am hoping for sunnier skys on the weekend and a high pressure system of Pinot Noir. This wine was made from fruit grown in the Innes vineyard at Littlehampton on the eastern side of the Adelaide Hills.
On the nose, showing powerful aromas of honeysuckle, pears and lemons, with a touch of spice. The palate is quite punchy and ripe, pears and lemons and a bit of spice with a savoury edge. And though I say ripe, the balance of flavours are well judged and there isn’t anything sickly or heavy about the wine; crisp and fresh all the way down the line.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 14.0%
Price : $24.80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2011
Source : Winery Sample
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3 Responses to “Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2007”
March 31st, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I just watched the latest wine week episode and saw a Viognier Pinot Gris from Heartland. What a strange blend. Maybe worth a try. I like both varieties.
March 31st, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I’d be hard pressed thinking of a less appealing combo! Hmmm maybe Pinot Gris/Chenin Blanc/Viognier might trump it.
GW
March 31st, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I’ve tasted that and it’s a decent wine. The pinot gris is completely overwhelmed, but it acts to soften the viognier a little.