Roc Bloc, Blanc de Blanc 2024
Vintage Sparkling | 100% Chardonnay | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
From our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley, Roc Bloc Blanc de Blanc is made entirely from estate-grown Chardonnay, planted between 2020 and 2022 and hand-picked in April 2024.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Straw gold with a fine, persistent bead.
Aroma
Delicate aromas of white peach, green apple and honey.
Palate
Elegant and finely structured, with bright acidity, white peach and green apple fruit, a mineral freshness and a clean, persistent finish.
Style
Light to medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant, with the delicate fruit character and fine structure of cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay.
Winemaking
100% estate-grown Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressed and made using the traditional method. With no oak influence and 20 months on lees, the wine has developed added texture and complexity while retaining the freshness and precision of the fruit.
At a Glance
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate single vineyard
Harvest: Hand-picked, April 2024
Lees ageing: 20 months
Oak: None
Winemakers: Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, Delamere Vineyards
Serving
Best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C, either as an aperitif or alongside oysters, fresh seafood, shellfish, delicate canapés and soft cheeses.
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years.
Vintage Rosé 2024
Vintage Sparkling | 100% Pinot Noir | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Made from estate-grown Pinot Noir from our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley, this vintage sparkling rosé captures the freshness and elegance of cool-climate Tasmania. The fruit was given just two hours of skin contact to achieve its delicate rosé colour before being made using the traditional method.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Delicate rosé pink with a fine, persistent bead.
Aroma
Fresh and expressive, with delicate aromas of ripe strawberry, red berries and subtle floral notes.
Palate
Elegant and refreshing, with bright red berry fruit, fine bubbles and a light mineral character. Balanced acidity brings freshness and length to a clean, beautifully composed finish.
Style
Fresh, elegant and vibrant, with the delicate fruit character and natural acidity of cool-climate Pinot Noir.
Winemaking
100% estate-grown Pinot Noir, with approximately two hours of skin contact to achieve its delicate colour and fruit character. The wine is made using the traditional method, with extended time on lees to build texture and complexity while retaining the freshness of the Tamar Valley fruit.
At a Glance
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate single vineyard
Skin contact: 2 hours
Method: Traditional Method
Lees ageing: 18+ months
Oak: None
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Winemakers: Fran Austin and Shane Holloway
Serving
Best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. A natural match for oysters, prawns, fresh seafood, charcuterie, soft cheeses and long, lazy lunches.
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years.
92 Halliday Points — SILVER
Highclare Estate NV Cuvée
Non-Vintage Sparkling | Pinot Noir & Chardonnay | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
A classic Tasmanian sparkling made from estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley. Made using the traditional method and aged on lees for 18 months, this is a fresh, elegant sparkling designed to be opened often and shared generously.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with a fine, persistent bead.
Aroma
Fresh and lifted, with notes of citrus, green apple, white peach and brioche.
Palate
Fresh and finely structured, balancing bright fruit with mineral character and a creamy, delicate mousse. Crisp acidity provides freshness and length through a clean, persistent finish.
Style
Elegant, fresh and food-friendly, with the natural acidity and precision of cool-climate Tasmanian fruit.
Winemaking
Made from a blend of estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, our NV Cuvée is crafted using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle followed by 18 months on lees. This extended lees ageing builds texture and complexity while retaining the freshness and vibrancy of the Tamar Valley fruit.
At a Glance
Varieties: Pinot Noir (60%) & Chardonnay (40%)
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate single vineyard
Method: Traditional Method
Lees ageing: 18 months
Oak: none
Alcohol: 13.5
Residual sugar: tbc
Dosage: tbc
Winemakers: Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, Delamere Vineyards. Disgorged: Andrew Gaman, Eastford Creek Vineyard.
Serving
Best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C, either as an aperitif or alongside oysters, seafood, fried foods, canapés, roast chicken and soft cheeses.
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years.
Blanc de Noir 2024
Vintage Sparkling | Pinot Noir | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
A refined expression of estate-grown Pinot Noir, made using the traditional method and given extended time on lees to develop greater character, texture and grace. From our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley, this is a sparkling with a little more depth, while retaining the freshness and precision of cool-climate Tasmania.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with a fine, persistent bead.
Aroma
Delicate aromas of red apple and brioche, with subtle complexity from extended lees ageing.
Palate
Elegant and textured, with bright fruit, mineral freshness and a fine, creamy mousse. Extended lees ageing brings added depth and complexity, balanced by the natural acidity of Tamar Valley Pinot Noir.
Style
Refined, fresh and textural, with greater depth and complexity than a young sparkling, while retaining the elegance and freshness of cool-climate Pinot Noir.
Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir, whole-bunch pressed and crafted using the traditional method. The wine has been given extended time on lees since 2024, allowing texture, complexity and greater character to develop while preserving the freshness and precision of the fruit.
At a Glance
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2024
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate single vineyard
Method: Traditional Method
Lees ageing: 26 months
Oak: none
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual sugar: tbc
Dosage: tbc
Winemakers: Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, Delamere Vineyards. Disgorged: Andrew Gaman, Eastford Creek Vineyard.
Serving
Best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. Beautiful with oysters, seafood, sashimi, pork, roast chicken, creamy dishes and soft cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own when you want something a little more considered.
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar up to 7 years
Previous Vintage
2023 Blanc de Noir — 93 Halliday Points | SILVER
The 2023 vintage was recognised by Halliday for its clarity, mineral drive and savoury freshness. It showed pale straw colour and a fine, energetic bead, with aromas of white peach, grapefruit and red apple alongside redcurrant, crushed stone, sea spray, white flowers, almond paste, cream and apple turnover. On the palate it was expressive and dry, with excellent clarity and mineral drive, finishing clean with a distinctive briny sapidity.
The 2024 vintage follows the same cool-climate Pinot Noir foundation, with longer lees ageing intended to build further texture, character and grace.