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Description
From just three-quarters of a hectare in the Tamar Valley, the Holyman Chardonnay is one of Tasmania’s hardest wines to get your hands on and one of its best. The fruit comes from a small block of vines planted in 1986, less than a kilometre from the Tamar River, where cool nights and gentle ripening build natural acidity and precision.
The grapes were pressed as whole bunches and fermented naturally in 100% new French oak puncheons. There are no additions, no shortcuts - just a small dose of sulphur at bottling to keep it sound. Joe makes this Chardonnay fruit sing, year in, year out.
The 2024 vintage was warm and dry, producing a Chardonnay with intensity and drive. It shows white peach, citrus and nougat on the nose, leading to a taut, racy palate with a long, powerful finish. The oak sits comfortably behind the fruit, adding shape rather than weight.
Only a tiny amount of this wine is made each year, and most of it never leaves Tasmania. It’s a pure, confident expression of site - one that will reward patience for at least five years in the cellar.
96 points
"An excellent release, and while it’s good now, it’ll be even better with a couple more years in bottle."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
- KLKatja L.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Holyman ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsPar Excellence
Structured and perfectly balanced
- JJackVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Holyman ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat bargain
Tasted this alongside some solid Premier and Grand Cru Burgs. Holyman easily ranks equal, if not more. Great balance, structure and acidity - at 1/3 the price of the Burgs.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Australian State | TAS |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
96 |
| Alcohol | 12% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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