Small Wonder Landscape Pinot Noir 2025

A beautifully expressive, fruit-forward Tasmanian Pinot Noir, offering excellent concentration of ripe red cherry and forest berry fruits without being heavy. Elegant, clean and refined, the palate has a lovely smooth texture, with delicate layers of dried thyme, basil, rose petals and a subtle hint of pomegranate adding complexity.

Fine, silky tannins provide gentle structure, while refreshing acidity brings brightness and balance to the generous fruit. The finish is long, vibrant and beautifully composed, making this an appealing and versatile cool-climate Pinot Noir.

Winemaking

Sourced from Small Wonder's Tamar Valley and Coal River Valley vineyards, the Pinot Noir grapes were harvested in mid-March during the warm, dry 2025 vintage. Following a short cold soak to gently extract colour and supple tannins, the wine was fermented in open-top tanks with careful handling to preserve its delicate fruit character. After fermentation, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in oak and matured for 10 months before blending and bottling.

Food Match: Lamb cutlets served on a bed of Mediterranean orzo with preserved lemon and roasted cherry tomatoes, oven-baked lemon garlic salmon, and roast duck with fresh herbs.

Region: Tamar Valley & Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Budburst Rating: #excellentwine 94pts

Last tasted by Joe, 1/11/26