Your gateway to the Best of Tasmanian Wines,
hand-picked by Joe Lenck
… focusing on small and medium sized wineries from Tasmania, Australia and Internationally.
Hi, I’m Joe and I’m glad you stopped by, because if you’re like me and you love sharing good wines, then I’m here to help increase your strike rate of finding memorable wines, more often.
Stick with me for a while , as I present you with quality wines, that are predominantly made by small and medium sized producers, where great wines begin in the vineyard.
Hello, it’s Autumn, and that means it is time for another one of our seasonal tastings. Join us on Thursday the 16th of April. More Details
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Wine Bottle Candles , are a new side hussle for my wife and I. We thought it would be a great way to upcycle those special bottles, rather then throw them in the bin. I do the cutting and poslishing and Felicity has created the individual scents to reflect the wines flavour profile, Check the range availabe here
We have about 400 wines available through our Shopfor browsing your favourite wine styles
Cheers
Joe
“Budburst HQ is in Hobart, which also makes us your gateway to the best of Tasmanian Wines.
However, we like to keep things interesting, so we also stock fabulous Wines from all over Australia and International”
Featured Wines
Wines that offer something a little special in quality, character and/or exceptional value
This Blewitt Springs Shiraz is medium bodied with refined fruits of blue fruits and red cherries. It maintains a balance of flavours through the mid palate with a savoury aspect of white pepper and dried herbs of oregano and mint, alongside a little spice of orange peel and a mineral edge. The finish has lovely length of fine, chalky tannins that are well supported by cleansing acidity. A wine that drinks very well now, but also has the structure to keep going for a decade or more.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 28/3/26
Awards: Trophy - Best Shiraz - McLaren Vale Wine Show 2026
Gold Medal - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2025, Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2025
“The best Rose I’ve had this year. It’s going to take something special to knock it off its perch. 95pts”
This special offer from Moorilla Estate is one of their non-commercial labels, which was originally produced for a festival. They ended up producing more bottles than were required, hence the big reduction in price for the leftover bottles.
It’s a dry style Rose with some body from extra skin contact. It has notes of forrest berries, a hint of blood orange and a refreshing finish that is easy drinking and a great wine for sharing on its own, with friends.
Budburst Rating: #verygoodwine 90pts
last tasted by Joe, 24/9/25
“Impressive Adelaide Hills Sangiovese with refined red cherries and structure. 94pts
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Quiet Mutiny Charlotte’s Elusion Rosé is produced from premium Pinot Meunier grapes. It's an elegantly structured Rose, that provides you with a lovely concentrated red berry fruit spectrum of wild strawberries, nectarines and cherry plums. Hints of Turkish delight and Rose Petals add a lovely lift that is well balanced with some more savoury elements of blood oranges, minerality and saline which then leads to a refreshing and dry finish and a touch of spice. It's a delicious wine to just drink alongside a charcuterie board or raw Tuna or Morton Bay Bugs
Region: East Coast, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 95pts
Last tasted by Joe, 10/1/26
This Berrigan Sangiovese from the Adelaide Hills has a refined and concentrated fruits of red cherries and red currants. Dried herbs of thyme and fennel, hints of undergrowth and brown field mushrooms with the savoury aspect being well supported by a floral influence of violet flowers and mandarins. The finish is well balanced with fine tannins and a brightness from an even level of acidity that should see this wine have a long life in the cellar. It's a very versatile food wine that is well matched to Spaghetti Marinara or a Grilled Chicken with Mediteranean Herb Marinade.
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
Last tasted by Joe, 16/5/25
“A small batch, minimal intervention Chardonnay, having undergone wild-ferment and aged in large oak 92pts”
“L’appel is one of the newest kids on the block and Bart Johnson is quickly making a name for himself”
“A refined style of Pinot Noir, that expresses the unique site and Winemaking techniques of Brian Franklin - 94pts”
“Tension and balance in all the right places. 94pts”
“33% off for this Rose. We are clearing out bottles leftover from a festival - 90pts”
“Trophy for the Best Shiraz of the Show - McLaren Vale Wine Show 2026 - 95pts”
L'appel RDJ Coal River Pinot Noir is a fine-tuned, cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir that delivers a balanced mix of red and dark fruit, with bright cranberry and blackberry at the core, layered over subtle earthiness, liquorice and a hint of aniseed or spice.The palate is refined and elegant — medium bodied with finely grained tannins that frame the fruit, a lingering, slightly savoury finish, and enough structure and acidity to give a sense of place and terroir.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Sonnen Chardonnay is a small batch, minimal intervention Chardonnay, having undergone wild-ferment and aged sur-lie in large puncheons, giving the wine a fine, layered texture with lively acidity and pronounced fruit character. Yellow stone fruits and bright citrus, complemented by delicate savoury spice and a mineral-etched, elegant mid-palate, reflecting the cool Derwent/Tamar Valley terroir and the winery’s focus on expressive, food-friendly
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts
Last tasted by Joe 12/2/26
Bright citrus and white stone fruit layered with subtle oak, fresh acidity and a lovely mineral line that carries through to a long, refined finish. Tension and balance in all the right places.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 94pts
last tasted by Joe, 21/2/26
This Apsley Gorge Pinot has a subtle disposition with a refined fruit character of raspberries and red cherries which transitions to a complex array of secondary flavours through the mid palate. Forest floor, mushrooms and dried oregano are intertwined with a little bit of funk plus wet stone and minerality which is supported by finely grained tannins. It's a unique style that will appeal to terroir driven Pinot Noir lovers and it's a great match with Lamb Cutlets or venison fillets with a black berry jus.
Region: East Coast, Tasmania
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 94pts
Last tasted by Joe, 2/4/26
Our Wine Shop is full of specials and we ship around Australia
New Arrivals in the shop……
……Joe has selected a new bunch of wines for you to enjoy.
Here are some highlights
“A vibrant Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner showing lifted aromas of nectarine, lime peel and chamomile - 93pts”
“A rare opportunity to purchase an aged version of Australia’s best single site red wine”
A vibrant Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner showing lifted aromas of nectarine, lime peel and chamomile. The palate is bright and textural, with flavours of yellow stone fruit, grapefruit and a hint of guava. Crisp acidity provides freshness and balance, while subtle spice adds complexity. A versatile food wine with plenty of energy and structure. Long and layered on the finish.
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 93pts
last tasted by Joe, 15/3/26
“Medium bodied and bright with red cherries and blue berries with a touch of fennel. 90pts
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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2010 is a legendary single-vineyard Australian Shiraz from the historic pre-phylloxera vines of Eden Valley, widely regarded as one of the greatest expressions of this site. In the glass it shows deep crimson with violet hues and an intensely complex bouquet — blackberries, dark plums, cassis and kirsch layered with exotic spices, cracked black pepper, sage, star anise, potpourri and subtle earth-savory notes — all framed by fine cedar and oak nuances. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied yet refined, with concentrated dark fruit, vibrant acidity and polished, finely-grained tannins that build steadily into a long, profound finish of spice, leather, mocha and mineral undertones, offering both remarkable depth and superb ageing potential.
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
“The palate is rich and textured, with a refreshing acidity that balances the fruit-driven flavors beautifully. 92pts”
The 2024 Yabby Lake Tasmania Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Coal River Valley) is a cool-climate, site-expressive Chardonnay from a single estate in Campania, Tasmania, reflecting a cool, dry season with small, balanced crops. It shows a bright mid-yellow hue with lifted aromas of citrus blossom, orchard fruits, hazelnut and a hint of struck match, leading to a concentrated, rounded palate with serious texture and mouthfeel, where fine acidity runs in tandem with fruit richness and a precise, long finish—this wine combines freshness, layered complexity and cellar potential of 5–10 years.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
The Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2023 from Margaret River is one of Australia’s most celebrated Chardonnays. The 2023 vintage shows remarkable purity and finesse, with vibrant aromas of white peach, lemon curd, grapefruit and nectarine layered with subtle notes of cashew, nougat and delicate oak spice. The palate is beautifully balanced, combining bright citrus acidity with a creamy texture and fine minerality that carries through to a long, elegant finish. A benchmark Australian Chardonnay that continues the legacy of excellence established by Leeuwin Estate.
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
A very powerful Chardonnay… Outstanding’
98 Points: Huon Hooke, The Real Review
"Power with precision...It’s an outstanding release"
97 Points: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
High altitude growing at 1315m, Maude Pinot Gris is a vibrant white wine from Central Otago, New Zealand. It exhibits enticing aromas of pear, white peach, and citrus, complemented by subtle floral notes. The palate is rich and textured, with a refreshing acidity that balances the fruit-driven flavors beautifully. This Pinot Gris is both approachable and complex, making it ideal for sipping on its own or pairing with dishes like seafood, creamy pastas, or spicy Asian cuisine. Its elegant style reflects the cool climate and exceptional terroir of Central Otago.
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 92pts
last tasted by Joe, 16/3/26
Medium bodied and bright with red cherries and blue berries with a touch of fennel, violet flowers and a touch of wet slate which leads to a finish of mild tannins and lingering freshness from acidity. It's a great match with cold meats, soft cheeses or lamb chops.
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Budburst Rating: #Verygoodwine 90pts
Lady tasted by Joe, 6/3/26
“2025 SYDNEY ROYAL WINESHOW - TROPHY FOR BEST PINOT NOIR
97pts James Suckling”
“Winepilot 99pts,
Wine Spectator 98pts,
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 98pts,
Wine Front 97pts”
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2021 is an iconic, single-vineyard Australian Shiraz from the ancient pre-phylloxera vines of the Eden Valley, celebrated for its extraordinary purity, balance, and complexity. In the glass it shows deep crimson hues and an intensely perfumed bouquet of dark berries — blackberry, plum and blueberry — intertwined with floral lifts, spice, cedar and subtle earthy/mineral notes; the palate is powerful yet elegant and finely balanced, with concentrated dark fruit, silky, powdery tannins, vibrant acidity and layers of spice, dark chocolate and savoury complexities that persist into a long, graceful finish, making it both captivating now and superbly ageworthy for decades.
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
Winepilot 99pts,
Wine Spectator 98pts,
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 98pts,
Wine Front 97pts
The 2024 Yabby Lake Tasmania Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Coal River Valley is a beautifully poised cool-climate red that shows deep crimson colour with enticing aromas of dark berries, violets and a subtle spicy lift. On the palate it’s plush and rounded, offering serious fruit depth and fine-grained tannins, layered with complex dark cherry and plum flavours framed by elegant structure and a long, refined finish — a wine of notable depth, precision and cellar promise over the next 5–10 years.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Awards
2025 SYDNEY ROYAL WINESHOW - TROPHY FOR BEST PINOT NOIR
“The 2024 Yabby Lake Tasmania Single Vineyard Chardonnay. Site expressive from Campania”
“A very powerful Chardonnay… Outstanding’
98 Points: Huon Hooke, The Real Review”
Join the Bud Club Tassie Wine Subscription Service
Receive a free Stainless Steel, Stemless Wine Glass when you sign up. It’s unbreakable and perfect for outdoor occasions (value $22)
Joe sends you 3 quality Tasmanian wines to your home, automatically every 3 months.
3 new delicious Tassie Pinot Noirs sent to your home automatically, every 3 months.
You also receive a Free Stainless Steel Wine Glass (value $22)
This Autumn edition consists of
Brinktop Pinot Noir has a concentration of fruit characters with red cherries and black berries. It maintains its fruit weight through the mid palate with flavours of licorice and dried thyme, with gamey and forrest floor influences. Finely grained tannins and a mild dose of acidity that offers balance and backbone to this wine, that should see it continue to develop in the cellar through to 2032. Matches well alongside Venison Fillet with a blackberry sauce.
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
2. The Atom Pinot Noir displays a concentration of fruit flavour made up of red cherries and blue berries. The mid palate has weight and texture with rounded spiced oak influences, cocoa, pomegranate and violet flowers which finishes with fine tannins as well as some freshness of balanced acidity. Match with grilled Eye Fillet or a Brie Cheese
Region: NW Coast and Tamar Valley, Tasmania
3. The Invercarron Pinot Noir from Tasmania's Jordan Valley is an elegant, cool-climate wine that showcases the region's terroir. It opens with fragrant aromas of dark cherries, blueberries, and violets. The palate is silky, offering a blend of red berry fruits with savory notes of nutmeg and a hint of orange peel. Its mid-palate softness gives way to fine tannins and balanced acidity, providing structure and a lingering, refined finish
Region: Jordan Valley, Tasmania
3 new superior Tassie Pinot Noirs sent to your home automatically, every 3 months.
You also receive a Free Stainless Steel Wine Glass (value $22)
This Autumn edition consists of
1.Bangor Spotswood Pinot Noir displays red cherry fruits with a sprinkling of raspberries providing a lovely fruit combo. Subtle spice, dried herbs and a subtle toasty oak influence is enhanced by rose petals and minerality, which then takes you to a finish of moderate and fine tannins with some acidity adding a touch freshness as well. Match with ravioli ragout or pork loin tacos.
Region: East Coast, Tasmania
2. Apsley Gorge Pinot Noir is a benchmark Tasmanian wine crafted from low-yielding, estate-grown fruit. It shows lifted aromas of dark cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle gamey notes, layered with spice and earth. The palate is rich yet elegant, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a silky texture.
French oak maturation adds depth, savoury complexity, and a long, persistent finish.
A refined Pinot Noir that balances power with finesse, reflecting the cool coastal terroir of Bicheno.
Region: East Coast, Tasmania
3.This Home Hill Pinot Noir has style and texture with red cherry and blue berry fruits providing a well weighted entry. It is silky and textured through the mid palate with savoury herbs of dried thyme, violet flowers, almonds, mandarins and wild shitake mushrooms. The finish provides a balanced level of refined tannins and acid that offers a touch of spice making this a wine that is already showing a harmonious character that you normally expect from a wine with longer bottle age. Match with a rack of lamb, confit of duck or Maryland chicken
Region: Huon Valley, Tasmania
3 new delicious Tassie Whites sent to your home automatically, every 3 months.
You also receive a Free Stainless Steel Wine Glass (value $22)
sometimes we sneak a Rose or Sparkling into this pack
This Autumn edition consists of
1. Rivulet Riesling is a vibrant Tasmanian white with crisp acidity and bright citrus aromas.
Flavours of lime, green apple, and zesty citrus are complemented by slate-like minerality.
Minimal-intervention winemaking enhances its purity and tension-driven palate.
The wine has a textured, fresh mouthfeel with a long, mouthwatering finish.
Pairs beautifully with light, fresh dishes or subtly acidic foods.
Region: Tamar Valley, Tasmania
2. Sonnen Chardonnay is a small batch, minimal intervention Chardonnay, having undergone wild-ferment and aged sur-lie in large puncheons, giving the wine a fine, layered texture with lively acidity and pronounced fruit character. Yellow stone fruits and bright citrus, complemented by delicate savoury spice and a mineral-etched, elegant mid-palate, reflecting the cool Derwent/Tamar Valley terroir and the winery’s focus on expressive, food-friendly
Region: Derwent Valley, Tasmania
3. Bream Creek Pinot Gris has lovely fruit characters of nashi pears and red apples with the refreshing zest of juicy limes. The mid palate provides you with secondary flavours of rosehip water, lychees and white flowers that lead you towards a lingering finish of moderate acidity and spice of cumquat. It's a very good match with Tandori Chicken or Korean BBQ Tacos.
Region: East Coast, Tasmania
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