This wine was recently shown by a respected Clare Valley winemaker at an options game, and it looked superb. It's so clearly like Tasmanian Pinot Noir fruit but powerful, balanced and sapid in its execution of flavor delivery. It's saturated, in fact. When it was revealed as being the Tolpuddle 2023 Pinot Noir, there were cries around the room of "of course!" and "wow!" To me on that evening, I was particularly impressed by the integration of the whole-bunch component, as I occasionally feel that the use of bunches in this wine can border on overt. In this 2023 iteration, it is clearly evident, but it sits within the confines of the pomegranate/cherry/raspberry fruit with aplomb. Providing further depth of character, a backdrop of star anise, blood orange, coffee grounds, lilac and red apples drive across the palate. This is an enduring wine of sophistication and long-term aesthetic value. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Region: Coal River, Southern Tasmania, Australia

Grape Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 96 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2024 - 2038

Remarks: New stocks are currently in bond and will be ready for delivery/collection from 17th January 2025 onwards.