Skins are left on so it has a pink colour to it. It's quite light and floral. Very nice — 7 years ago
Another new producer I had to come to Tasmania to discover. Kinvarra is 40 kilometres from Hobart in the Derwent Valley. Again, lovely aromatics with plum and spice to the fore. A mouth perfume of rose petals Barb thought. Some whole bunch/forest floor aromas but because of its youth the fruit quality predominates right now. A small family owned producer who would sell most of their production in Tasmania. Certainly a high silver medal from me. — 2 years ago
Medium crimson in colour. Notes of savoury oak - a trifle overdone but not unpleasant. A blend of fruit from several of Tassies Pinot regions including Derwent River, Coal River and the East Coast. A well blended Pinot showing why Tasmania is the go to area for Aussie winemakers to grow Pinot Noir. — 6 years ago
Another standout today. Interesting chardy, sporting some Raveneau-ish cheesy funk. Rich palate, balanced by good acidity. Lactic finish. Need to revisit this cuvee, and try the Calcaire too. Hear it's good.
From the notes, this was made with great care using your standard good winemaking techniques - picked early to retain acidity and finesse, inert press, only the "heart" the juice taken, barrel ferment, controlled new oak use (25%), mix of yeast (arguably a portion of indigenous yeast), fortnightly battonage, slow full malo. — 7 years ago
Not only a new producer but a new district in my experience. The Jordan Valley is apparently an off shoot of the Derwent Valley in its upper reaches. This wine showed pear and apple aromatics which carried through to the palate which was M plus intensity with low acid. Great to drink right now - showed a beeswax note. An excellent new world Pinot Gris. Last night in Tasmania. — 2 years ago
Rhubarb, beetroot town! — 7 years ago
Holding it's own against our TPV.
Silky and light. — 8 years ago
Jason Keefer
Picked this up back in ‘19 when visited there awesome tasting room. Wine is just phenomenal, delicate red fruits, spice, with slight cedary undertones. Takes me back! — 4 months ago