About The Pack
The meteoric rise in popularity of Tasmanian Pinot Noir is one of the hottest trends in Australian wine right now.
Our most southern state can't produce enough to keep up with demand - as such we've seen prices for Tassie Pinot rise and rise over the last few years.
But there are a few dead-set bargains still available from the Apple Isle if you know where to look. This delicious mixed pack of six Pinot Noirs from all over the state is the perfect way to get a taste of Tassie with busting the bank!
2021 Hughes & Hughes Pinot Noir
As the demand for fruit in Tasmania increases, so too are the prices. The top value Pinot Noirs are becoming rare as hens' teeth, but here's one that you can fill your boots with if you want a stylish Tassie Pinot that won't bust the bank.
This is fruit from the Coal River, Derwent and Tamar Valleys fermented in small batches in a bunch of different ways. Some whole bunch, some whole berry, lots of experimenting from winemaker Jonathan Hughes to see what works, then finally a blend of the best parts.
It's a great drink and remarkable value. There just aren't many Pinots at this price from the Apple Isle that will deliver the interest and satisfaction of the Hughes & Hughes.
The perfect mid-week Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
Read more about 2021 Hughes & Hughes Pinot Noir2020 Holm Oak Pinot Noir
Vintage after vintage, Holm Oak produces some of the best value for money Pinot Noirs in Australia. You simply cannot help but admire how much flavour and vivacity it packs in such a delicate number. It has moxie. It's the Little Engine That Could.
So, so pale in the glass. There is something about it which is just immediately enticing. Maybe it's the fragrance coming from the wine, maybe it's the knowledge that this is only the tip of the iceberg. But the second you taste it you're utterly whisked away. It's very much a dancer, with delicate flavours of berries, spice and herbs flitting hither and thither. You can't help but smile.
Read more about 2020 Holm Oak Pinot Noir2021 Two Tonne Tasmania STH Pinot Noir
The STH (South) Pinot Noir is the final piece of the Two Tonne Tasmania sub-regional Pinot Noir puzzle.
Ricky sourced parcels of fruit from three different sites - Nocton and Brinktop in the Coal River Valley, and Kinvarra in the Derwent Valley. He uses 30% whole bunches, giving a lovely spice and balance to the ripe mature fruit from the Nocton vineyard.
Of the three excellent sub-regional Pinots in Ricky's range, this is the biggest, darkest and plushest of the bunch. It's also the most limited, so get in quick.
Read more about 2021 Two Tonne Tasmania STH Pinot Noir2020 Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir
Nick Glaetzer has had a dream run since moving to Tasmania, winning a stack of awards and winning plenty of fans. With excellent value releases like this excellent Pinot Noir, it's no wonder.
A well priced Tassie Pinot Noir is becoming increasingly difficult to find, but Nick has turned out an absolute beauty here. Bright red berries, silky tannin, and a long finish, primed for drinking right now.
If you love Pinot Noir from the Apple Isle, you'll have to look hard to find a better buy.
Read more about 2020 Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir2021 Ghost Rock Supernatural Pinot Noir
The Ghost Rock vineyards sits in the northern reaches of Tasmania, producing rich, deep Pinot Noirs with dark fruit and savoury tannins.
The Supernatural Pinot Noir is a blend of the three different single site Pinot Noirs crafted by Justin Arnold. It offers a great entry point to his range and excellent bang for your buck in the context of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
Black forest fruit, long moreish tannin structure, with a finish as fresh as a daisy.
It's hard to find sub-$30 Tasmanian Pinot Noir which is small batch, hand crafted and made with love. This is one such Pinot.
Read more about 2021 Ghost Rock Supernatural Pinot Noir2020 Shiny Wine Little Shiny Pinot Noir
James 'Shiny' Scott is a second generation winemaker and the man behind Shiny Wine, and he certainly knows how his way around a Pinot.
He takes fruit from the Tamar Valley, then works a little lo-fi magic and voila - a luscious Pinot filled to the brim with bright red fruits and vibrancy.
It's a soft and well balanced wine that's perfect for any occasion - even if the occasion is lounging around binge-watching your fave show. Top value to boot, too.
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