Named after Allegiance’s Tim Cox’s son (Thomas James and sibling to Emily Jane, who gets the Pinot Grigio). Fruit from the home base of Tumbarumba, NSW. Note, bottle image is of 2021, but nought else has changed.
Allegiance Wines, Thomas James, Pinot Gris, Tumbarumba, 2022
Very slight bronzing. Follows the sibling Grigio with a musky, rosewater line over chunky pear flesh, soft yoghurty creaminess, leafy rocket, hotel soaps and marzipan. Hitting some bittersweet savoury notes and fleshy pear and musk richness with intense, near overpowering acidity. A slightly flat and blousy finish after the upfront power.
RRP: $30
Alc 13%
Rating: 89/100
Wine sample courtesy of Allegiance Wines
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