2023 Ocean Eight Pinot Gris

Highly Rated
One of the country's most popular premium Pinot Gris from a Mornington Peninsula favourite.
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
9 Reviews

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Description

Ocean Eight's Mike Aylward was one of the pioneers of a more 'serious' style of Pinot Gris in Australia.

This wine is picked first and foremost with acidity in mind. With acid providing a scaffolding to the wine, Mike is able to build texture through time on lees and time in barrel to create a fuller-bodied, more complex style of Gris.

It's not an overly unctuous style, but there's plenty of flavour that takes a hold of you.

This is a class act and one of the many reasons that most consider Mornington Peninsula the epicentre of great Pinot Gris in Australia.

95 points
"Pinot gris done well means it has texture, flavour, a certain level of complexity and a refreshment factor, too. All here, it’s honeysuckle and lemon blossom with wood spices, nashi pear and baked pears, plus lots of texture. There’s also oyster shell and slippery phenolics bolstering the palate, while bright acidity keeps everything in a straight line. Nice one."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "Pinot gris done well means it has texture, flavour, a certain level of complexity and a refreshment factor, too. All here, it’s honeysuckle and lemon blossom with wood spices, nashi pear and baked pears, plus lots of texture. There’s also oyster shell and slippery phenolics bolstering the palate, while bright acidity keeps everything in a straight line. Nice one." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

92 Points - "Light straw yellow colour. Pear skin, green apple and lime leaf aromatics. Soft and creamy on the palate with notes of pear tart, cumin and roast nuts all filing the senses. A richer style that has been well balanced by a tight acid line and a good fuzz of phenolic grip into the finish. Best with a meal rather than by itself." - Stuart Knox (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 9 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
9 reviews
  • JT
    John T.
    Verified Buyer
    16 seconds ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Better than most Pinot Gris’s

    Very. Smooth with lingering taste.

  • MB
    Mickey B.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nice Drop

    Always a nice drop

  • KJ
    Kim j.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Quality White.

    A beautiful drop, light and pleasant for a summer bbq.

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Lean, bright & tight, the palate shows balance between fresh citrus intensity with a touch of melon and hint of ginger complimenting the fruit.

A clean and crisp acid finish, the wine will develop a nice oily mouthfeel with longer time in bottle. This wine is ageing very nicely and will keep for 4-7 years for optimal drinking potential.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Gris/Grigio
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Real Review
Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 92
95
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Ocean Eight

Ocean Eight is a true Burgundian-inspired operation out of Mornington Peninsula, run by Mike Aylward.

Focussing exclusively on estate-grown fruit from their Kooyong vineyards they consistently release outstanding examples of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris.

Mike is one of our favourite small-scale producers on the Peninsula.

Mike Alyward Ocean Eight

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