Bay Of Fires Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021

The fruit for the 2021 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir was sourced from the Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Tamar Valley sub-regions of Tasmania.

Bright, vibrant red in colour, the perfume of this wine is very complex. The sweet ripe strawberry fruit features Chinese spice from MV6 clone vineyards and whole bunch influence - star anise, cinnamon plum blossom. Although elegant and supple, the wine shows remarkable power, intensity and length on the palate. Framed by ripe, moderate tannin the sweet strawberry fruit is complemented but not dominated by spice. Overall the wine has wonderful poise and balance with a remarkable length of flavour as all great Pinot Noirs should.

Bay Of Fires Pinot Noir is the Gold Medal Winner of three major Australian wine shows and Trophy for the Best Pinot Noir at the 2023 National Wine Show of Australia.

Tasmania, Australia

(Image source : Tolpuddle Vineyard)

Tasmania is Australia’s southernmost wine region. Its commercial vineyards date back to 1823, when Bartholomew Broughton planted the first vines. Incidentally, the very first vines in Victoria and South Australia also originated from Tasmania. The Tasmanian wine industry then lay dormant for nearly 100 years due to the gold rush, with commercial winemaking only resuming in the 1950s. After 70 years of development, Tasmania has become synonymous with premium wines, especially Pinot Noir. The island is divided into several sub‑regions—Tamar Valley, Pipers River, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Huon Valley, and the East Coast. Among these, Coal River Valley is the most sought‑after: the winner of the 2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge hails from there, as does the highly coveted Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir. For a Pinot Noir enthusiast, Tasmania Pinot Noir is a not to be overlooked.