'The Wizard' Pinot Noir from Holm Oak is a beautiful, more structured style of Pinot noir. The complex and fragrant nose shows dark cherry and plum fruit characters, with some attractive spice and earthy characters. The palate is firm and savoury, as a result of the whole bunch fermentation and new oak but this wine has lovely dark fruit characters which will continue to open up over time. Superb with venison or roast duck.
Expert Reviews & Awards
"Complex spiced cherry and red plum notes with hints of forest floor, spice, mountain herbs, wildflowers, veal glaze, raspberry coulis and turned earth. Bright and detailed on the palate with a complex, lightly gamey flow across the tongue. Fine, chalky tannins, light oak spice and lacy acidity complete the picture as the wine fades slowly with a wake of spiced red and dark cherry fruits." 95 points (On the 2021 vintage.)
Halliday Wine Companion - September 2023 (DB)
"The colour is deep and the bouquet profound, with warm earth, talc, forest leaf, herb litter and a tendril of meat glaze all coming into play on the long, complex, medium-bodied palate. A peacock's tail fans in full display on the finish and aftertaste." 97 points (On the 2020 vintage).
Halliday Wine Companion - May 2023 (JH).
Producer
Holm Oak
Holm Oak is the labour of love of dynamic duo, Bec Duffy and her husband Tim Duffy. Bec is the winemaker and Tim is viticulturist. Their complementary skills provide a vision to produce delicious cool-climate Tasmanian wines that reflect their home in the pristine Tamar Valley, and their own personalities – honest, down to earth, genuine and authentic.
Variety
About Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most loved, light bodied red wines. Pinot Noir can be made into a variety wine styles, from light and fruity styles featuring cherry and strawberry notes to more complex, gamey and earthy styles. Pinot Noir is usually higher in acid and lower in tannin, making it an ideal pairing for lighter, fattier foods duck, cheese and lamb. Often, the region defines the style. Along with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is the main grape variety in Burgundy, where the cooler climate produces highly prized wines, loved throughout history of drinking wine! Germany is also known for high quality Pinot Noir, produced in the cooler regions of Pfalz and Baden. As well as France and Germany, the 'new world' wine countries such as the USA, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand also produce high quality Pinot Noir. The list of top Pinot Noir regions in the world includes; Sonoma County, Carneros, Santa Barbara County and Oregon (USA), Casablanca (Chile), Walker Bay (South Africa), Marlborough and Central Otago (New Zealand). Australia also has pockets of high quality Pinot Noir in multiple regions but some of the best Pinot Noir wines are made in the Yarra Valley, Tasmania, The Mornington Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills.
Region
About Tasmania
Tasmania has a cool maritime climate and long Autumn days that are ideal for winemaking. This beautiful island is internationally renowned for producing top quality Pinot Noir and Sparkling wines. The island has seven premium wine regions, that are; The Tamar Valley, The Coal River Valley, The East Coast Wine Region, The Pipers River Wine Region, The Derwent Valley, The North West Wine Region and The Huon Valley. The main grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.
Details
Closure: Screw Cap
Country: Australia
Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Size: 750mL
Non Alcoholic: No
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