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Island of Sliding Doors is a deliberate study of Tasmania’s cool-climate viticulture. Sourced from premium sites across the Tamar Valley and Coal River, this Pinot Noir captures the tension between Southern Ocean exposure and inland protection. The project focuses on site selection, identifying parcels that provide natural acidity and structural depth without the need for heavy-handed intervention. The fruit is hand-picked and fermented in small, open-top stainless steel fermenters. A portion of whole-bunch inclusion is utilised to build savoury complexity and tannic grip. The wine matures for 10 months in French oak barriques, 20% of which are new, allowing the primary fruit to lead while the wood provides a supportive frame. Consistent across releases, the nose offers bright raspberry, rhubarb, and a hint of clove. The palate is medium-bodied, driven by red currants and forest-floor notes. It finishes with fine-grained tannins and a clean, saline edge characteristic of the island’s maritime influence. This is a versatile, food-friendly Pinot Noir built for immediate enjoyment or short-term cellaring.

Island of Sliding Doors Chardonnay originates from select vineyards in Tasmania’s Derwent and Coal River Valleys. The fruit is grown in soils rich in calcium and dolerite, providing a backbone of natural acidity. This label focuses on the clarity of Tasmanian fruit, avoiding the heavy-handed oak styles of the past to produce a wine of energy and focus. The fruit is whole-bunch pressed directly to French oak puncheons, of which 15% are new. Fermentation is triggered by indigenous yeasts to encourage texture and depth. The wine rests on its lees for nine months with minimal stirring, preventing excessive richness while maintaining a creamy mid-palate. Malolactic fermentation is partial, tailored to the specific acidity of each harvest. Expect a nose of white peach, nectarine, and crushed oyster shell. The palate is linear and bright, dominated by citrus zest and a distinct flinty minerality. It finishes clean and long with a hint of toasted cashew. This is a disciplined Chardonnay that rewards those who appreciate precision and maritime influence.