The Folly Block Pinot Gris 2024
Still White | 100% Pinot Gris | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Grown on the Folly Block of our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley, this is a textured, mineral-driven Pinot Gris with a distinctly savoury edge. Fresh and precise, it brings together ripe orchard fruit, sea-spray freshness and a stony mineral character, it’s a wine with plenty of texture and clarity that is made to be enjoyed with food.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with a bright, clear appearance.
Aroma
Poached pear, lemon and peach sit alongside crushed stone, meadow herbs, almond meal, sea spray and delicate white flowers, with a subtle creamy note adding texture and complexity.
Palate
Super fresh and mineral-driven, with bright acidity and a beautiful combination of ripe fruit, stony minerality and savoury character. Textural and focused through the palate, finishing long and clean with a distinctly stony, savoury end point.
Style
Fresh, textured and mineral-driven, with a briny, savoury character that sets it apart from a more fruit-forward style of Pinot Gris.
Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown Pinot Gris from Highclare Estate’s Folly Block. The wine is crafted to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit while allowing the natural texture and mineral character of the Tamar Valley site to shine through.
At a Glance
Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2024
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate, Folly Block
Vine age: planted 2020
Harvest: April 2024
Alcohol: 13.7%
Oak: none
Winemakers: Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, Delamere Vineyards
Serving
Best enjoyed chilled at 8–10°C. A versatile food wine that works beautifully with seafood, fresh salads, chicken, pork, Asian-inspired dishes, soft cheeses and lighter pasta dishes.
Cellaring: until 2029
92 Halliday Points — SILVER
The People’s Share Pinot Noir 2025
Still Red | 100% Pinot Noir | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
A cool-climate Pinot Noir from our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley, made from 100% estate-grown fruit. The People’s Share is bright, generous and made for sharing — combining ripe red fruit, fine structure and the savoury character of its Tamar Valley home.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep ruby red in the glass.
Aroma
Wild strawberry, plum and red cherry lead into darker, more savoury notes of spice, crushed herbs and earthy forest floor. A subtle mineral character adds complexity.
Palate
Ripe plum and strawberry bring generous fruit to the palate, balanced by bright, crunchy acidity and fine, powdery tannins. Savoury and earthy notes add depth, with plenty of classic Pinot Noir character and a fresh, persistent finish.
Style
A generous yet finely structured cool-climate Pinot Noir, balancing vibrant red and dark fruit with savoury complexity, fresh acidity and fine tannins.
Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir from Highclare Estate. [CONFIRM key winemaking details — whole bunch, fermentation vessel, maceration, yeast, maturation etc.] The wine is crafted to showcase the freshness and character of the vineyard, with enough structure to develop in the bottle while remaining beautifully drinkable now.
At a Glance
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2025
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate — single vineyard
Vine age: planted 2025
Harvest: late April 2025
Alcohol: 14%
Oak: 33% new
Maturation: 8 months in oak
Winemakers: Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, Delamere Vineyards
Clones: D5v12, 114, 115 – individually oaked and blended before bottling
Serving
Best enjoyed at 14–16°C. A versatile Pinot Noir that works beautifully with roast chicken, duck, pork, mushrooms, charcuterie, grilled vegetables and softer cheeses, or simply with good company.
Cellaring: 2039
Previous Vintage
2024 The People’s Share Pinot Noir — 93 Halliday Points
The 2024 vintage was awarded 93 points by Halliday Wine Companion. Halliday described it as a deep ruby Pinot Noir with wild strawberry, plum and red cherry, alongside dark spice, game, crushed herbs, leaf litter and pomegranate. On the palate, ripe plum and strawberry were balanced by crunchy acidity and powdery tannins.
The result is a wine with plenty of classic Pinot Noir character, while retaining the freshness and savoury complexity of its Tamar Valley origins.
Estate Rosé 2025
Still Rosé | Pinot Noir | Tamar Valley, Tasmania
A fresh, delicate rosé made from estate-grown Pinot Noir from our single vineyard in the Tamar Valley. Pale in colour and easy to enjoy, it balances ripe summer fruit with a light mineral character and bright, refreshing acidity and dry on the palate.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Delicate rose pink with a bright, clear appearance.
Aroma
Fresh and lifted, with ripe peach and delicate floral and red fruit aromas.
Palate
Light and refreshing, with ripe peach and subtle fruit flavours supported by a gentle mineral character. Bright acidity brings freshness and balance, leading to a clean, elegant finish.
Style
Delicate, fresh and beautifully balanced, with the natural freshness and fruit character of cool-climate Tamar Valley Pinot Noir.
Winemaking
Made from a late pick estate-grown Pinot Noir from Highclare Estate. The fruit is given a short period of skin contact to achieve its delicate rosé colour before being gently pressed and made to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit.
At a Glance
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2025
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Vineyard: Highclare Estate — single vineyard
Vine age: planted 2020
Harvest: Late April 2025
Skin contact: yes
Alcohol: 14%
Oak: None
Winemakers: Andrew Gaman, Eastford Creek Vineyard
Serving
Best enjoyed chilled at 8–10°C. Perfect with long lunches, fresh seafood, salads, grilled prawns, Mediterranean dishes, soft cheeses and anything that calls for a chilled glass of something fresh and easy.
Cellaring: Best enjoyed young and fresh.