95 Points - Lisa Cardelli
The project of winemaker Scott Ireland, Provenance Wines set out to make great wines that reveal the fruit quality of special vineyards. Based in the Geelong region, Ireland works with select vineyard sites west and south of Melbourne, to deliver an impressive range of wines.
This single vineyard 2024 Provenance Henty Pinot Gris is made from grapes grown in the ultra-cool Drumborg sub-region of Henty, in far south-west Victoria. A Pinot Gris of subtle power and beautiful structure, this has layers of nashi pear and golden delicious apple, supported by poached quince and delicate maritime sea spray. Soft and easy to drink, the creamy palate is supported by delicate pastry nuance and a lingering, dry finish.
"95 Points. Reserved on the first few sniffs, slowly aromas of fragrant pear, persimmon, kumquat, and Golden Delicious apple reveal themselves. No artefacts here, but rather another white of elegance, minerality and purity of its fruit. The palate is imponent with its texture spiral, yet it’s not cloying or artificial; instead, it is precisely calibrated to a long trajectory of enjoyment and drinkability. $35. Drink: 2024 - 2028. Screwcap"- Lisa Cardelli, Wine Pilot
