Allegiance Wines Thomas James Tumbarumba Pinot Gris 2021

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ALPG202110 UCAU
  • The rich and full palate has fresh citrus, nashy pea r and yeasty characters
  • Top Gold Medal (96 points) – NSW Small Winemakers Show 2021
  • Gold Medal – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021
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    $24.99
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  • Winestate Magaz
    95 points
  • Sam Kim
    93 points
  • Max Crus
    9.2 points

Editors notes

Trophy – NSW Small Winemakers Show 2021
Top Gold Medal (96 points) – NSW Small Winemakers Show 2021
Gold Medal (95 points) – Canberra & Region Wine Show
Gold Medal – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2021
Gold Medal – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021

This parcel comes from a single vineyard site at approximately 530m above sea level in the cool climate region of Tumbarumba. The soil is decomposed granite over clay with north/south row orientation. The trellis system is VSP spur pruned. Located in the Snowy Mountains of NSW, it is the coolest viticultural region on mainland Australia

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Tasting Profile

  • Light (Light)
    Full (Full)
  • Low Tannin (Low Tannin)
    Tannic (Tannic)
  • Sweet (Sweet)
    Dry (Dry)
  • Low Acidity (Low Acidity)
    High Acidity (High Acidity)
  • Aroma
    • Apple
    • Baked Apple
    • Pear
  • Palate
    • Acacia Blossom
    • Apple
    • Pear

Food Pairings

  • Asian
  • Fish
  • Shellfish

Critic Scores & reviews

  • Winestate Magazine

    95
    "Gold Medal (Top in Category)"
  • Sam Kim

    93
    "Delightfully composed and fragrant with apricot, melon, fresh pear and subtle spice notes on the nose, followed by a succulent palate displaying excellent fruit purity combined with silky mouthfeel and juicy acidity, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2025"
  • Max Crus

    9.2
    "Side by side with it's ‘grigier’ grigio sister, I would swear this is drier with that hint of gris bitterness creeping in and exhibiting a more masculine scent, but that could just be the 'Grig' talking, or me needing to find a difference. Nevertheless this is definitely the big girls gris."

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Locations

Australia

Australia's wine industry is a thriving part of the country's economy, contributing significantly to employment, production, export, and tourism. In fact, the industry is the fourth-largest wine exporter in the world, shipping out 760 million liters of wine to countries including France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. One of the key factors contributing to Australia's success as a "New World" wine producer is the formal export and marketing of its wines through Wine Australia.

Australia's wine regions are scattered across the south and southeast, with almost every state boasting its own vineyards. Victoria, for example, is home to an impressive 21 wine regions. Some of the most famous wine regions in Australia include Margaret River, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, and local regions to New South Wales such as Cowra, Southern Highlands, and Mudgee.

Australian winemakers are known for producing a diverse range of grape varieties, with Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir being among the most popular. They tend to focus on producing wines that are ripe, fruit-forward, and easy to drink, using modern winemaking techniques and equipment such as stainless steel tanks and temperature-controlled fermentation.

With its bold, fruit-driven flavors and reputation for quality and diversity, Australian wine has become a popular choice for wine lovers around the world. And with such a broad range of wine regions and grape varieties, there's something for every palate to enjoy.

New South Wales

New South Wales, is a wine-lover's paradise with 14 official wine regions that cater to every palate. The region boasts Australia's oldest wine-producing area, the Hunter Valley, as well as newer and exciting cool climate regions like Orange, the Southern Highlands, and Tumbarumba. With its status as the second-largest wine-producing state in Australia, New South Wales attracts wine enthusiasts from around the world. However, despite its production, the region's wine consumption far outpaces its output due to its high population.

In addition to its diverse range of wine regions, New South Wales is also known for its excellent food and wine events. The Hunter Valley, for example, is home to the famous Hunter Valley Food and Wine Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival features tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and other activities that showcase the region's local produce and wines.

Furthermore, the New South Wales wine industry is committed to sustainable practices and environmentally-friendly production. Many wineries in the state are certified organic or biodynamic, and there is a growing trend towards low-intervention winemaking. This means that the wines produced in New South Wales not only taste great but are also produced in an ethical and environmentally conscious way.

Other regions within New South Wales, such as the Canberra District, Cowra, Gundagai, Hastings River, Hilltops, Mudgee, New England, Perricoota, Riverina, and the Shoalhaven Coast, produce some of the finest Australian wines, making New South Wales a must-visit destination for wine connoisseurs.

Tumbarumba

Situated on the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, surrounding the town of Tumbarumba, this wine region ranges from 300-800 meters in altitude. With the first vineyards planted in 1982 this appellation is more-or-less evenly split between red and white varietals. Tumbarumba's signature wines are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sparkling and table wines. In recent years, the newer plantings include Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Shiraz and Viognier. The latter varieties helped by the warm dry seasons experienced in the region. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make up around 80% of the total plantings. The region is reputed as New South Wales’ coolest climate grape-growing appellation with the majority of grapes produced in the region sold onto the major wine companies. Small parcels of fruit do stay in the area with a select number of growers producing under their own labels.

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About the brand Allegiance Wines

Tim Cox, the founder of Allegiance Wines, has been involved in the Australian wine industry across many facets for over 30 years. Beginning in the retail channel in the late 1980's, Tim has worked in hospitality, sales, marketing, distribution and manufacture - all the time being driven by his passion for wine. He started Cox Wine Merchants to act as a distributor for Moppity Vineyards, and successfully partnered with Moppity for over 5 years.

Tim has travelled extensively through the wine regions of Australia along with France, Spain, Italy and Germany. This experience is reflected in the range of wines offered under the Allegiance label, with varietals ranging from Riesling to Tempranillo.

Tim’s passion for creating premium wines has lead him to produce some outstanding expressions from varied wine regions around the country. Only if he is completely satisfied that each wine is of the highest quality possible will it join Allegiance Wines. This pledge is a commitment to combine outstanding viticulture and winemaking every vintage in order to produce the best quality wines.

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