Elegant Tasmanian Pinot Noir Brimming with Purity and Finesse

The Holyman Pinot Noir 2023 exemplifies the precision and purity that have made Tasmania one of the world’s most exciting cool climate wine regions. Crafted from estate grown fruit on the Tamar River, this release captures a perfect balance of power, poise, and aromatic intensity.

A benchmark Tasmanian Pinot, the Holyman 2023 combines vibrant red fruit, fine tannins, and restrained oak influence. Winemaker Joe Holyman’s minimalist approach lets the vineyard speak resulting in a wine that’s both expressive and structured, perfect for those who love Pinot Noirs with depth and authenticity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Wild strawberry, cherry, and red plum with hints of rose petal, spice, and forest floor.
Palate: Juicy red berries layered with savoury earthiness, fine-grained tannins, and subtle oak.
Finish: Long, elegant, and silky with lingering spice and mineral purity.

Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions

Perfect with duck breast, mushroom risotto, or roasted beetroot salad. Serve slightly chilled (14–16°C) to highlight its delicate aromatics.

About the Winery

Holyman Wines, based in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley, is owned and operated by Joe and Lou Holyman, who are known for producing small-batch wines of exceptional character and texture. The family estate , Stoney Rise Vineyard  has become one of Tasmania’s most respected Pinot Noir producers, focusing on sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking to capture the true essence of place.

Halliday Wine Companion - 96 Points

"70% whole bunch, 30% new oak. Bright ruby with a beautiful aromatic profile of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry pip with aromas of struck flint, spice, crushed amaro herbs, sous bois, hanging game and leaf litter and turned earth. Stony, savoury and wonderfully balanced with a chalky tannin architecture and bright mineral cadence."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

The Wine Front - 95+ points

Cherry, blueberry, violet and dried roses, black tea, a damp earthy almost truffle-like edge, some pencilly and spicy oak. It’s medium-bodied, but only just, cherry, raspberry and earthy spice set in a cool ‘mineral’ framework, tannin has a gently grainy sooty edge, and the finish is very long. This is a beautiful wine, and so distinctive. I love it. Echoes of Burgundy from a bygone era, perhaps, though don’t mind me. Yes.
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

Cellaring Potential

While approachable in its youth, the Holyman Pinot Noir 2023 will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 8–12 years, developing more complexity and secondary notes of truffle and game.

Collector’s Note

The Holyman Pinot Noir consistently receives critical acclaim and features among Tasmania’s top rated Pinots. Limited in production, it’s a must-have for collectors and lovers of refined cool climate wines.

Details

• Winery: Holyman Wines (Stoney Rise Vineyard)

• Vintage: 2023

• Variety: Pinot Noir

• Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania

• Style: Premium Cool-Climate Red Wine

• Farming: Sustainable