17 points out of 20“Very charming, flattering ripe fruit but probably at or past peak now. Super juicy and fragrant but lacking a little bit of structure.”
— Jancis Robinson, Aug 2016

“The fruit of Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith’s Tasmania project has won over Jancis Robinson MW, who describes it as ‘thrilling.’ Bought by Shaw and Smith in 2011, the 20-hecatre silica and sandstone Tolpuddle vineyard was first planted in 1988 with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Grapes are handpicked and are partially whole bunch fermented.
‘Expressive Pinot aromas leap from the glass showing the extravagant, exotic nature of this wine. Dark cherry and a hint of plum meld seamlessly with spice and sap notes. The palate has both ripe and earthy edges with juicy acidity delivering brightness and freshness. There’s a wonderful poise to the wine where the structure and tannic grip frame the fruit and savoury characters,’ says Liberty Wines of the 2014 vintage.”
— The Drinks Business, Oct 2016