One would assume that you can't help but get a little apprehensive when tasting 2007 whites from NE Vic (first sample I've seen btw) given the potential for smoke taint etc but this one looks ok. And I would also assume the Alpine Valley may have faired better than King Valley.
Ripe nose, quite varietal with musky peachy fruits. 'Feels' riper than its 13.5% quoted ABV. Palate shows plenty of ripeness again and is a fraction thick in texture; a fair representation of gris I guess. More big musky notes with a touch of heat in the back palate; not sure if this is alcohol related or note. Very pleasant but a bit too simple. Ok priced in the low $20s but there's plenty of competition around from 2006 vintages still in the market, particularly from lower priced Marlborough offerings.
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