Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 – Coal River Valley Tasmania

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 is an elegant and terroir-driven Pinot Noir from the famous Coal River Valley in Tasmania, Australia. This wine is a beautiful example of why Tasmania is one of the most exciting cool-climate wine regions in the world today. Here, finesse, precision and aromatic depth come together in a Pinot Noir that impresses with both elegance and complexity.

The wine comes from Tolpuddle Vineyard, an iconic vineyard established in 1988, which over the years has gained international recognition for its elegant and characterful wines. The cool location in the Coal River Valley provides perfect conditions for Pinot Noir, where long growing seasons ensure slow ripening of the grapes, resulting in superb aromatic intensity and balance.

The 2018 vintage was a highly successful season in Tasmania. A mild and stable growing season produced grapes with perfect ripeness, great concentration and a natural fresh acidity. The result is a wine of great precision, finesse and expression that clearly reflects the unique terroir of the area.

In the glass, the wine appears with a clear and elegant ruby red color. The nose opens with intense aromas of cherry, cranberry and red berries, accompanied by delicate floral notes of violets. Beneath the fruit are subtle nuances of forest floor and spice that add depth and complexity. The palate is silky smooth and elegantly structured with fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, refined finish.

Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 is a wine that can be enjoyed now and develop beautifully with further cellaring. It pairs perfectly with poultry, duck, mushrooms, veal or classic French cuisine dishes. A wine that combines Australian precision with Burgundian elegance.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Cherry, cranberry, red berries, violets and light forest floor.
• Taste: Silky texture with red fruit, fine tannins and elegant spice.
• Body: Medium-bodied with great balance and fresh acidity.
• Finish: Long, elegant and mineral with hints of red berries.

History of the house

Tolpuddle Vineyard was established in 1988 in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, an area now considered one of Australia’s best regions for cool-climate wines. The vineyard has achieved international fame for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, which are known for their elegance, purity and terroir character. Today, Tolpuddle Vineyard is an iconic name in Australian winemaking and a benchmark for quality Tasmanian wines.

• Producer: Tolpuddle Vineyard
• Country: Australia
• Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
• Vintage: 2018
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulphites
• Alcohol content: 13.5%