96 Points – James Halliday | Magnum Format

The 2023 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir in magnum — one of Tasmania's greatest wines in the format that ages it best. Magnums age more slowly and gracefully than standard bottles, making this a serious collector's piece and the ultimate centrepiece for a special occasion table.

My Wine Man

If you're going to open a Tolpuddle, open it in magnum. The 1.5L format gives this already extraordinary wine even more cellaring potential and presence — and at a dinner table, there's nothing quite like it. Scoring 96 points from James Halliday, the 2023 is one of the finest Tasmanian Pinot Noirs of the vintage.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant magenta-splashed ruby in the glass. Aromas of dark cherry, plum and blackberry with hints of crushed herbs, softly spoken vanillin oak, raspberry coulis, charcuterie, purple flowers, bay leaf and stone. Rich and flowy on the palate, with spice, herbal and floral tendrils weaving through pure dark fruit. Textural and harmonious, with finely crushed riverstone tannins and a mineral line providing support and cadence. Another cracking release from Tolpuddle.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium-bodied with silky, precise tannins and a long mineral finish. Drinking beautifully now and will reward 8–15 years in the cellar in magnum. Serve lightly chilled at 14–16°C. A natural match for duck breast, roasted lamb, mushroom dishes, or pinot-friendly charcuterie.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

Magnums of 96-point Tasmanian Pinot Noir from one of Australia's most celebrated single vineyards are exceptionally rare. This is a bottle for a milestone birthday, a wedding, or a cellar that deserves something truly special. It will only get better with time.

Looking for a different format?

For the standard bottle of the same wine, the 2023 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir (750ml) is available now. To step up to the latest vintage, the 2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir scored 97 points from James Halliday. For the estate's equally celebrated white, the 2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay is exceptional.

Perfect Food Pairing

An elegant Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with free-range chicken — try with the Waitoa Free-Range Chicken Breast, available from our sister store My Meat Man.