{"product_id":"sailor-seeks-horse-masterclass-pack","title":"Sailor Seeks Horse Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve followed Paul and Gilli Lipscombe's wines since the early days, and while their Huon Valley Pinot is always a highlight of the Tassie calendar, the 2024 vintage is a particularly gripping release. It was a proper \"stressful\" year in the south - warm and exceptionally dry - which pushed yields down to a tiny two tonnes per hectare. That struggle has translated into a wine with serious presence and a deeper, more structural \"vibe\" than the ethereal 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s plush but carries a distinctive sappy, autumnal edge. Think dark cherry and high-toned spice rather than just simple primary fruit. Tasting with Pul, he was surprised how plush this vintage is on release, and we both agreed it will be very popular with long time fans of this label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a weight and \"chalkiness\" to the tannin here that feels very well settled and sure of itself. It’s a concentrated Pinot that proves why Sailor Seeks Horse remains at the absolute top of the tree for detailed, site-driven Tasmanian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-sailor-seeks-horse-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been huge fans of Paul and Gilli's Chardonnay over the years. More Chardonnay in the Huon Valley, we say! Tthe 2024 vintage is a slight departure from the lean, bracing styles of the past. It was a proper low-yield year in the south, with the growing season exceptionally dry and warm which saw yields drop to a tiny 2.5 tonnes per hectare. That concentration is felt immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the more generous SSH Chardonnays we've seen on release. Think custard apple and white stone fruit, with a savoury, floral lift and just a hint of parmesan rind. More chalky than saline as previous years. Delicious but a different kind of delicious for those who have followed the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really stands out is the texture. There's a distinct \"chalkiness\" and a weight to the wine that Paul reckons comes from those ultra-low yields. It’s a powerful, detailed Chardonnay that feels incredibly settled and safe. If you've loved the precision of previous years, this 2024 adds a layer of plushness and drive that makes it one of their most compelling releases yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 12 bottles available and only available in this pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Now here is a wine that smells distinctly like it is comfortable in its own skin and it hasn't been mucked with. There's an inflow of lemon curd with fruit tones of white peach, nectarine and grapefruit. Hints of crushed stone, almond meal, crème fraîche, clover blossom, cashew butter, a distant tendril of struck flint and subtle nutty oak. Finely balanced; it's all detail and tension with light textural pithiness, fine, sapid acidity and a taut and sleek palate shape that travels long and true.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-sailor-seeks-horse-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilli and Paul Lipscombe have settled into a nice rhythm with their Small Wonder wines, and the 2024 Tamar Valley Pinot Noir shows just how well the region suits their touch. It’s a fuller, more generous release than the last few years, with the warmer season pushing the fruit into that red and blue spectrum while still keeping the wine firmly in the savoury, detailed zone they like to work in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pommard clone brings its usual depth, and the extended time in barrel has added a gentle gamey note that sits comfortably behind the fruit rather than taking charge. The palate is where the vintage really shows super supple, fleshy in the middle, and carried by tannins that feel soft but present enough to guide the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a really assured take on Tamar Pinot from a team better known for the tension and structure of their Huon wines. As ever with these guys, production is small, so it won’t stick around for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-sailor-seeks-horse-small-wonder-tamar-valley-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ePaul and Gilli Lipscombe’s 2024 Small Wonder Tamar Valley Chardonnay continues their move north from the Huon, tapping into the Tamar’s slightly warmer, more generous profile while still holding onto that clean, finely cut style they’re known for. It’s a natural follow on from the last couple of vintages, just with a bit more ripeness and mid palate weight thanks to the friendlier season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eThe fruit came off in great condition, and the wine shows it straight away. There’s a lovely mix of white flowers and gentle stone fruits here, sitting alongside a savoury note that’s come from the longer stretch in barrel. The palate feels more open and supple than the previous release, fleshy without tipping into richness, and carried by a line of acidity that keeps everything focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1161\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt’s a really smart expression of Tamar Chardonnay from a producer who’s still exploring what this site can do. As always, volumes are tiny, so it won’t be around long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Sailor Seeks Horse Small Wonder Tamar Valley Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-sailor-seeks-horse-small-wonder-tamar-valley-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sailor Seeks Horse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643908718635,"sku":"Sailor Seeks Horse Masterclass Pack","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SailorSeeksHorseMasterclassPack.webp?v=1774229114","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/sailor-seeks-horse-masterclass-pack","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}