Bay Of Fires Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021

The 2021 vintage marks a benchmark release for Bay of Fires—a cool-climate Pinot Noir showcasing Tasmania’s evolving vineyard maturity and signature elegance. Crafted from hand-selected parcels across the Tamar, Coal River and Derwent Valleys, this wine reflects the estate's philosophy of preserving purity, regional character and layered complexity through restrained winemaking and gentle handling.

The 2021 growing season was long and cool, with a wet winter and steady ripening conditions allowing for full flavour development. The resulting fruit showed a complete spectrum of red to violet-toned flavours, fine tannins and creamy mid-palate texture—hallmarks of a vintage with both intensity and finesse.

The nose is perfumed and exotic: sweet, ripe strawberries and Chinese five-spice mingle with star anise, cinnamon and plum blossom—lifted by the signature fragrance of MV6 clone and whole bunch fermentation. The palate glides in elegant layers, with supple tannins framing juicy strawberry, subtle spice and a long, poised finish of extraordinary balance and length.

Small-Batch Detail

• Region: Tamar Valley, Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley

• Vineyard maturity: Selected established sites planted for Bay of Fires

• Clones: Includes MV6

• Fermentation: Gentle handling with whole bunch component

• Elevage: Aged in oak (unspecified) with minimal intervention
  

• Style: Dry | Vegan: Not stated

• Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2028

Accolades
🏆 Trophy – Best Pinot Noir – 2023 National Wine Show of Australia
🥇 Top Gold Medal – 2023 National Wine Show of Australia
🥇 Gold Medal – 2022 Sydney Royal Wine Show
🥇 Gold Medal – 2022 Royal Hobart Wine Show
⭐ 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion (Dave Brookes)
“Fine, exotic spice hovers over pure cherry and macerated strawberry fruits… forest floor, light game, pressed flowers and spiced cherry linger on a long, elegant finish.”

FinePinot Note
A true ambassador of Tasmanian Pinot Noir—aromatic, structured, and effortlessly refined. This 2021 release captures both poise and depth, with a balance of fruit purity and savoury nuance that makes it a versatile match for duck confit, mushroom risotto or roast pork loin.

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.