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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 flower bouquet). 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.
The 2024 Pinot Gris arrived at the winery as small, glossy berries brimming with intense flavour. Hand harvested in early March, the fruit was whole-bunch pressed on an extended cycle to extract gentle phenolics, then fermented on solids and matured unsulphured on lees in stainless steel. Bottled early to preserve natural CO₂ and vitality, it shows aromas of pear skin, quince, and jasmine with 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. A quietly powerful Mornington Gris that balances richness with precision.