2015 Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 1.5L
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Top-flight Pinot Noir from one of the most glorious vineyards in Tasmania. 97 points James Halliday.
$185.00
Out of Stock
...Right up there with the best of the best from a great Tasmanian vintage.
James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)
About The Wine
The Tolpuddle Pinot Noir hails from one of the most talked about vineyards in Tasmania.
As James Halliday puts it, "The vineyard was established in 1988 on a magnificent continuous downhill slope facing northeast, and in 06 won the inaugural Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year Award." It has some of the country's keenest wine-minds as its custodians, including Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw, young winemaking guru Adam Wadewitz and Ray Guerin, one of Australia's most respected viticulturists.
With an all-star team and a plot of dirt this good, this is rapidly becoming one of Tasmania's most talked about and iconic Pinot Noirs. Campbell Mattinson called it "pinot noir in a cursive, elaborate script.", and in his 97 point review James Halliday said it's "right up there with the best of the best from a great Tasmanian vintage."
An excellent example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir and in magnum form, it's the perfect wine for a special occasion.
About Tolpuddle Vineyard
On an expedition to Tasmania in 2011, Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW purchased a stunning vineyard in the Coal River Valley which they thought had the potential to make some of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the region.
Tolpuddle is now one of Tasmania's most talked about vineyards, producing wines of blistering precision and finesse which have received rave critical acclaim. They are highly sought-after and are some of the finest examples of these varieties that can be found anywhere on the Apple Isle.
These are premium wines that should be savoured.
Critic Reviews
"Bright, clear crimson; this is right up there with the best of the best from a great Tasmanian vintage, sharing the alluring, perfumed fruits and the integrity of high quality tannins proficing the structure for a long future. There is a purity to the red and black cherry/berry fruits that shines through the portals of the savoury/spicy tannins. A luminous future will richly repay those who are patient." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)
"It’s no shrinking violet. It’s pinot noir in a cursive, elaborate script. Herbs flounce, spices flay, twigs trip through sour cherry and beet. A gentle infusion of woodsmoke, orange peel and roasted nuts adds to the feeling that summer has passed, and autumn is well upon us. I like this. It’s complex in a seamless, engaging manner. It combines personality with discipline; it finishes taut and controlled. If it was walking down the street you’d sneak a second look or two." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
From The Producer
Hand-picked and fermented as a combination of whole berries and whole bunches, in open fermenters with gentle plunging. The wine was aged in French oak of which about 1/3 was new. The vineyard is planted with mature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, facing north-east, and sloping gently up from Back Tea Tree Road. The soil is light silica over sandstone and of moderate vigour, ensuring well-balanced vines producing grapes of great flavour and intensity.
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Screw cap
Bottle Size : 1.5L
Production : 2040
Shipping & Delivery
We ship primarily with Australia Post. Their fast, easy and reliable delivery is completely FREE for any orders of $150 or more, or just $9 for any orders of $149 or less. There is no minimum order quantity and you can mix and match as much as you like.
The vast majority of orders are dispatched from our Sydney warehouse on the same or next business day. Estimated delivery time frames can be viewed here. Please include Authority to Leave instructions in the ‘SPECIAL REQUESTS’ box during checkout if you may not be available to sign for your delivery and would like it left at your front door.
Customer pickup is also available for Sydney customers, 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, except on Wednesdays when we are open until 7:30pm. A useful map on how to find us can be viewed here.
Lastly, orders are fully insured so you can buy with full confidence that these tasty beverages will get to you in tip-top shape. Moreover, our heat policy can be view here.
For any other shipping related inquiries, please see our helpful FAQ, email us at hello@differentdrop.com or call us on 1300 668 385..
#differentdrop
Share your experience with us. Take a snap and share the above tag.
ADD ANOTHER DROP
Sign up for the latest news & special offers
No spam, just the good stuff!