The 2021 Clarence House Estate Tasmania Reserve Pinot Noir is a beautifully structured cool-climate Pinot Noir that showcases the depth, elegance and refinement of Southern Tasmania. Crafted by acclaimed winemakers Anna Pooley and Justin Bubb, the Reserve Pinot Noir is sourced from the estate’s finest parcels grown on Jurassic dolerite and basalt soils in the foothills of the Meehan Ranges. The outstanding 2021 vintage has produced a wine of impressive concentration, freshness and balance, firmly establishing Clarence House among Tasmania’s leading boutique Pinot Noir producers.
The nose is complex and expressive, revealing aromas of dark cherry, red plum and wild raspberry layered with violet, pressed flowers and subtle spice. As the wine opens, notes of charcuterie, forest floor and crushed volcanic rock emerge, complemented by hints of pomegranate, clove and fine oak. The aromatic profile is both vibrant and savoury, displaying excellent fruit purity while retaining the hallmark earthy complexity of premium Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and impressive concentration. Layers of red and dark berry fruits unfold across the palate, supported by subtle spice, savoury undertones and finely integrated oak. The cool 2021 season has given the wine exceptional freshness and precision, while the volcanic soils contribute a distinctive mineral backbone and fine tannin structure. The texture is supple yet structured, leading to a long, elegant and persistent finish marked by lingering notes of cherry, spice, earthy complexity and floral lift. The style is refined, balanced and unmistakably Tasmanian.
