Devitt & Moore Sutherland Pinot Gris 2026
- 91
- $36
- Drink by: 2026-2028
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The fruit used here is from a range of regions throughout the Limestone Coast, Wrattonbully, Robe, Coonawarra and Padthaway. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks, with the aim being for a fresh and vibrant style of Gris. Very pale lemon, this is a clean and fresh style which is most attractive. There are gentle notes of crisp pears, spices, lemons, florals and a touch of grapefruit. The wine is of medium length, seamless in style, and with a fine texture. Perhaps it needs a touch more length to go to the next level and that may come over the next couple of years, during which time it will continue to provide pleasure.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
