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Northern Tasmania, Tasmania

Home Hill

Estate Tasmania Pinot Noir 2017

Bob McDonald
9.3

Notes from May 2023 still apply. Voluptuous is the word. No less than 4 Trophies on the Australian Show Circuit from perhaps the most southerly vineyard in Australia in the Huon Valley. Rich, mouth filling and delicious. This is the regular Estate bottling - the Reserve is even more impressive. — 2 days ago

Serge, Anthony and 19 others liked this

Devil's Corner

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2022

Jeremiah Diaz
9.1

Pale ruby in color; cherries, hibiscus, and black tea on the nose; high acidity; low tannins; tastes like cranberries, pomegranates, red currants, and wet gravel with a long finish. — 22 days ago

Dr Edge

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2024

Bob McDonald
8.9

Pale and young. My first 2024 wine. From a reputable producer but not worth the $86 (restaurant wine list) we paid. — 3 months ago

Tom, Doug and 16 others liked this

Apsley Gorge Vineyard

Pinot Noir 2022

Bryn and Tanya
9.2

The 2022 Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir stands out as a smooth, Burgundy-style wine with exceptional balance. Among the best Pinot Noirs we’ve tasted in Tasmania, it offers impressive depth and elegance. — 3 months ago

Pooley

Tasmania Riesling 2016

Bob McDonald
9.4

Yet another grape that does well in Tasmania - Riesling. White florals. The palate is round and developed with muted acid. Drinking at its peak. — 12 days ago

Jan, Ming and 14 others liked this
Douglas Braun

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Haven’t had many Riesling from Tasmania but the few I’ve had have been quite good - I know Pinot Noir plantings are quite abundant but how about Riesling

Freycinet Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2023

Beth Llewellyn
9.1

We went to the fancy tasting rooms and the wines were meh. We went to the cheap and cheerful room at Freycinet and it was kapow! Great wine! — 2 months ago

Domaine A

Petit a Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Keith Watson
9.3

Rob Roy Deli & Drinks, Tweed Heads, NSW — 3 months ago

Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Chardonnay 2021

Fin Jams
9.4

Ridiculously amazing. One of the top charddies the Aussies have produced. Burgundian in style but so young yet so expressive. Noses flint, lemon peel and oak. Lemon curd, spice and nutty on palate. Bloody A, mate! — 18 hours ago

Bay of Fires

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019

David White
9.3

Strawberries raspberries and vanilla aromas on nose light ruby colour and flavours carry through to the palate with great balance of fruit acidity and silky tannins.
Long lasting aftertaste, quite a package — 13 days ago

Tom and Ron liked this

Sailor Seeks Horse

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2022

Bob McDonald
9.4

Certainly in the conversation as to the quirkiest producer name. From the d’Entrecasteaux Peninsula south of Hobart where there are other big names in Tassie Pinot like Home Hill Estate. No specific notes but these wines have that trademark voluminous mouth feel you get from this terroir - surprisingly for the cool/cold climate. Red and black fruits. Delicious is an overused descriptor but there is no other word to describe this. — 3 months ago

Severn, David and 20 others liked this
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald there’s an interesting back story written by the vineyard owners about the name “There was a handwritten sign on the wall at the Red Velvet Lounge in Cygnet, our local coffee and cake respite from the Tasmanian weather. It said, “Sailor Seeks Horse” and went on to explain that the author had sailed solo around the world and ridden across the US from coast to coast and back again. On a mule. He’d then decided he wanted to travel around Tasmania by horse but didn’t have one. So, was there anyone who would lend him one? If they didn’t have a horse then a pony would do.”
Actually Bernie Herberts couldn’t acquire a four legged friend and bought a $10 bike at the local tip and rode it around Tasmania. Bernie has written a number of books about his travels.
Bob McDonald

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@David White Thanks for the back story David.