Torch Bearer Ese Pinot Noir 2019
Here we have a rather deceiving Pinot Noir because at first glance it gives a perception of a light bodied wine but the palate reveals so much more. Concentrated red cherry fruits and blue fruits provide a fruitful but yet restrained elegance on the front palate which is the complimented by a smooth silky texture with dried herbal influences, fennel and mild orange spices which then finish with, firm and balancing tannins that are trade mark tannins of the Coal River Valley. A wine that's sure to continue developing in the cellar into the next decade.
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 97pts
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Last tasted by Joe: 18/8/23
Biodynamic
Here we have a rather deceiving Pinot Noir because at first glance it gives a perception of a light bodied wine but the palate reveals so much more. Concentrated red cherry fruits and blue fruits provide a fruitful but yet restrained elegance on the front palate which is the complimented by a smooth silky texture with dried herbal influences, fennel and mild orange spices which then finish with, firm and balancing tannins that are trade mark tannins of the Coal River Valley. A wine that's sure to continue developing in the cellar into the next decade.
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 97pts
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Last tasted by Joe: 18/8/23
Biodynamic
Here we have a rather deceiving Pinot Noir because at first glance it gives a perception of a light bodied wine but the palate reveals so much more. Concentrated red cherry fruits and blue fruits provide a fruitful but yet restrained elegance on the front palate which is the complimented by a smooth silky texture with dried herbal influences, fennel and mild orange spices which then finish with, firm and balancing tannins that are trade mark tannins of the Coal River Valley. A wine that's sure to continue developing in the cellar into the next decade.
Budburst Rating: #fantasticwine 97pts
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Last tasted by Joe: 18/8/23
Biodynamic
About Torch Bearer Wines
Torchbearer Wines, situated in Tasmania's Coal River Valley wine region, is a boutique winery committed to producing exceptional cool-climate wines. Founded by passionate owner and winemaker Ahn Nguyen, Torchbearer focuses on crafting small-batch wines that reflect the unique terroir and character of the formerly known ESE vineyard, which was planted in 1993. The vineyard benefits from Tasmania's cool maritime climate and ancient soils, which contribute to the intensity and purity of the fruit.
Specializing in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other cool-climate varieties, Torchbearer Wines has quickly gained recognition for its distinctive and elegant wines. Each bottle is a testament to Ahn’s dedication to biodynamic farming, sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking practices. Torchbearer's wines are celebrated for their finesse, balance, and expression of Tasmania's natural beauty, earning praise from both critics and wine enthusiasts alike.
