Minimum order of 1 case or 6 bottles (Mixed or straight)
The 2022 Tamar Ridge Research Series Pinot Noir is our chance to experiment and innovate with new and exciting wine making trials in the vineyard and winery.
The wine shows a vibrant crimson purple colour. The nose is very pretty with lifted raspberry, cherry and a subtle clove spice. On the palate the wine is elegant and balanced with the red berry fruits melding seamlessly with a fine grained tannin. The French oak barriques used in maturing this wine provide structure and intensity while being perfectly integrated.
Serve with cranberry and pecan stuffed roast turkey, bok choy and a juniper infused red wine jus. Or for something a little different try whole pan-fried Murray cod in a Szechuan and garlic marinade.
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93 points
Notes
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93 Points
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion • 24/10/2025Tamar Valley pinot noir with whole bunch and carbonic maceration matured in 15% new French oak for nine months. This seems less bunchy than the last time I saw it. There's still exotic spice tones that lie beneath the ripe red cherry, plum and raspberry fruits, but it reveals itself more in a sapid and textural mouthfeel. There's a slide of sour cherry, amaro, roast game and pressed wildflowers on the finish, with just the right amount of powdery tannin sinew.
The Art
The Research Series Pinot Noir is a combination of trial techniques aimed at discovering new flavours and improving the overall quality of Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir. The French oak barriques used in maturing this wine provide structure and intensity while being perfectly integrated.
The Science
- Kayena Vineyard 43%
- Tamar Valley grower 43%
- Meander Valley grower 14%
- 48% Carbonic whole bunch ferment
- Dry yeast fermentation trial
- 9 months French oak 15% new
- 13% Alcohol
| Vineyard Region | Tasmania |
| Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 13% |
| Colour | The wine shows a vibrant crimson purple colour. |
| Aroma | The nose is very pretty with lifted raspberry, cherry and a subtle clove spice. |
| Palate | On the palate the wine is elegant and balanced with the red berry fruits melding seamlessly with a fine grained tannin. |
| Peak Drinking | Recommended cellaring period is 8 to 10 years |
| Growing Conditions | The 2022 vintage was similar to 2021 with early season rainfall that cleared leading into harvest, with harvesting between the 25 March and 23 April 2022. |
