Quealy 'Tussie Mussie' Pinot Gris 2025
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Managed by the Quealy team, the Tussie Mussie vineyard was planted on the site of a former rose farm in 2007 (hence the name—tussie mussie is an old term for a bouquet of flowers). Located in Merricks North, the vineyard’s three hectares of Pinot Noir and Gris vines are rooted in the Peninsula’s most prized soil: deep, red volcanic clays. Combined with the site’s northern location and north-facing aspect, these soils allow for slow ripening—key to developing complexity while maintaining bright natural acidity.
Hand-harvested in early March, the fruit was whole-bunch pressed using an extended cycle to extract gentle phenolics, then fermented on high solids and matured on lees in stainless steel. Twenty-twenty-five is as magic a vintage for its Gris as it is its Grigio. The Tussie Mussie leaps from the glass, with aromas of pear skin, quince, and jasmine, a touch of almond, and spice. The palate is finely weighted yet textural, combining ripe orchard fruit with taut acidity and a long, mineral finish. One sip of this tells you exactly why the Quealy and McCarthy clans are so highly regarded for their work with this varietal; there’s a subtlety and balance that many seek, but few achieve.
"Quealy is always the go-to producer for this variety. As is the way, this is textural, full and rich without being heavy. It’s lightly aromatic with flavours of spiced poached pears and apples dusted with ginger powder, but it’s also a little smoky and creamy. It’s fuller-bodied and plush (it is pinot gris, after all). The finish lingers, and it ends up quite moreish." 94pts | Jane Faulkner | Halliday Wine Companion
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