The 2022 Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot Noir is a striking cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir that showcases the purity, tension and site expression that have made Sailor Seeks Horse one of Australia’s most sought-after boutique producers. Grown in the Huon Valley, one of Tasmania’s coolest wine regions, the estate’s dry-grown vineyards produce wines that combine intensity with remarkable finesse. The 2022 vintage captures the hallmark Sailor Seeks Horse style – elegant, savoury and beautifully structured, with an emphasis on balance and vineyard character.
The nose is bright and highly expressive, showing aromas of wild berry, red cherry and raspberry layered with dried flowers, exotic spice and subtle herbal notes. Delicate hints of forest floor, autumn leaves and savoury earth add complexity, while a mineral edge and floral lift provide freshness and precision. The aromatic profile is refined and captivating, balancing purity of fruit with nuanced savoury detail.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky texture, vibrant acidity and beautifully honed fine-grained tannins. Flavours of red cherry, cranberry and wild raspberry are supported by subtle spice, earthy complexity and a distinct mineral tension. The wine possesses impressive concentration without excess weight, maintaining freshness and energy throughout. The tannin structure is finely detailed and persistent, carrying the fruit through a long, elegant and savoury finish. The style is precise, balanced and distinctly Tasmanian, combining delicacy with impressive depth and age-worthiness.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for customers seeking one of Tasmania’s benchmark Pinot Noirs. Compared to many fruit-driven Australian Pinot Noir styles, Sailor Seeks Horse offers greater savoury complexity, mineral tension and refinement while maintaining exceptional drinkability. It’s a wine that appeals equally to serious Pinot collectors and customers looking to explore the very best of modern Tasmanian winemaking. Drink now with decanting or cellar comfortably over the next 8–12 years. Perfect with duck breast, roast quail, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, game birds or truffle-based dishes.
