Allegiance Thomas James Tumbarumba Pinot Gris 2025

A fresh Pinot Gris from the high altitude Tumbarumba region (the vineyard sitting around 530 metres above sea level), the fruit is from a single 5.5 hectare vineyard. Free run juice only, the wine spent three months on lees. The same vineyard provides fruit for the contrasting Emily Jane Pinot Gris. This is the more textural of the pair. Pale yellow in colour with that hint of grey/bronze we often see from the Pinot Gris grape. Quite intense aromas here, this is a serious step up for me. Notes of stewed pears, a flick of citrus, mandarins, florals and a hint of a minerally backing. The wine has excellent length and the intensity never wavers. It will provide excellent drinking over the next four to six years.