James Halliday 96+ Points — 2025 Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir

This is a wonderfully expressive pinot noir from one of Tasmania's finest sites. 50% whole bunches in '25, and those filigreed amaro and dried spice elements are woven beautifully into the wine. The fruit base is pure dark cherry, damson plum and wild strawberry fruits, with souk-like spice, dried meats, Chinese barbecue shop, shiitake broth, dried citrus rind, meadow flowers and layers of spice and rocky nuance. It's an immediately attractive wine, with blossoming flavours kept in check by fine, sinewy tannins, taut, mineral-laden acidity and a long draw of flavour on the finish, the wine sailing gracefully and true throughout.

Food Pairing

A natural match for Waitoa Free Range Chicken Tenderloin from My Meat Man. Tasmanian Pinot's lift meets clean free-range chicken.

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