2025 Holm Oak Pinot Noir, Tasmania

Up in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley, Holm Oak has built a reputation for wines that balance precision with a bit of personality, thanks to the dynamic husband and wife team of Tim Duffy and winemaker Rebecca Duffy. Their vineyards sit in a cool, maritime influenced pocket where long, slow ripening brings out detail and aromatic lift in Pinot Noir, while the site’s mix of soils helps shape both structure and finesse.

Bright cherry and wild strawberry lead the way, layered with cranberry, subtle spice and a gentle hint of forest floor. There is a freshness here that feels almost effortless, the fruit sitting on a fine line of acidity that keeps everything lively. Tannins are silky and well judged, giving shape without weight, while a savoury edge builds through the finish, adding complexity and a distinctly Tasmanian feel.

It is drinking beautifully now, showing all its vibrant fruit and lift, but will reward five to eight years in the cellar as those earthy, savoury notes deepen and the wine gains more nuance.

A natural partner for duck breast with cherry glaze, roast pork with crackling, or a mushroom and thyme risotto that plays into its earthy side. This is a wine for relaxed evenings, good company and food that lets its elegance and detail take centre stage.