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Pirie Tasmania South Winery

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. — 2 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.

Penfolds

Bin 311 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2015

Bob McDonald
9.1

More nutty (cashew) than fruit driven on the nose. A delicate light to medium weight palate - some grapefruit notes. A great example of cool climate Chardonnay with fruit from Tumbarumba. Later vintages of Bin 311 now include fruit from other renowned cool climate districts like the Adelaide Hills and Tasmania. A class act. Tasted another bottle 34 weeks later on 12th March 2022 with similar notes. Ripe grapefruit - an excellent Chardonnay. Had my last 2015 on 2nd February 2023 with consistent notes as above. — 4 years ago

Peter, Keith and 17 others liked this

Mewstone

d'Entrecasteaux Channel Tasmania Pinot Noir 2017

Bob McDonald
9.3

As previous Delectable notes. Still whole bunch notes with an aromatic red fruited perfume. A luscious texture in the mouth with great length. From the most southerly vineyard in Australia. Typical of the terroir of the d’Entrecasteaux channel south of Hobart. Similar to its illustrious neighbour, Home Hill Estate. — 4 months ago

Daniel, Severn and 16 others liked this

Taylor's

Barrel Selection Winemaker's Project Limited Release Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015

Kenneth Kramme
9.1

Nice raspberry and strawberry flavours with good balance of tannins. Surprisingly delicious! — 2 years ago

Dr Edge

South Tasmania Chardonnay 2019

Jeremy Pollard
9.3

(The front label doesn’t give much away but this is for Dr Edge South Tasmania Chardonnay 2019.)
Intense and linear with Pink Lady apple bite and pucker. Great acid. Lovely detail and shape. Apple and citrus and a bit of tropical. — 3 years ago

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Rabbit Ranch

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

MaJ CappS
8.9

Classic Pinot from this region, Smokey, blackberry bramble, citrus acid city.
Oddly, it hits all of the things I want from this region very well. Central Otago is the closest to Tasmania, in my Pinot Noir likings. — 5 years ago

Sharon, Trixie and 5 others liked this
Trixie

Trixie

🐇 Interesting review!🍷

Distant South

Tasmania Riesling 2022

Andy Thomson
8.9

Crisp and with a real citrus presence — 10 months ago

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Ministry of Clouds

McLaren Vale Grenache

Peter Isacksen
8.9

Very good Chardonnay. Tasmania? Who know? Gotta go. — 2 years ago

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Pooley

Butcher's Hill Pinot Noir 2020

Bob McDonald
9.2

When in Rome do as the Romans. Currently on Bruny Island south of Hobart and enjoying the local bounty like Oysters and Fish and this lovely Pinot Noir from Pooley who are in the Coal River district. Lovely aromatics of dried red and black cherry with a whole bunch influence. A light to medium weight palate. — 3 years ago

Severn, Ira and 14 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 23 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2018

Bob McDonald
9.1

This is Penfolds best expression for Pinot Noir being made from fruit sourced in the Adelaide Hills, Henty and Tasmania. Just had a glass with the entree. Mid crimson in colour with a tawny brown rim. Aromas and flavours in the stewed red fruit spectrum. Soft tannins - drinking well now. — 4 years ago

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