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Hop Vine & Still is a niche bottle shop in Hobart, Tasmania that specialises in great craft beer from Australia and around the world, and fine wines and spirits from Tasmania, smaller producers and other unique places around the world.
We are about quality, not quantity – we are interested in unique products made by passionate people. We want to promote this passion and share ideas with our customers on how they can drink better.
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We cannot accept change of mind returns on items that come in sealed packages or boxes where seals are damaged or broken.
Buyers must be at least 18 years old and located outside a designated dry zone to purchase alcohol.
Explore Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, a refined expression of Tasmania’s esteemed vineyard, crafted with precision and care to showcase the unique character of Tolpuddle’s terroir.
Key Information and Highlights:
- Region: Tolpuddle Vineyard, Tasmania
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2024
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.5%
- Volume: 750ml Bottle
- Production: Limited to a select batch, emphasizing quality over quantity
- Cellaring Potential: Benefits from careful cellaring; designed to evolve beautifully over 8–12 years
Critical Reception:
- Early reviews praise its elegance, minerality, and balance, with commentators noting its potential to age gracefully and develop complex secondary characters over time.
- Acclaimed wine critics have highlighted its precise structure, layered aromatics, and textural finesse, positioning it among Tasmania’s top Chardonnay offerings.
Producer Background:
Tolpuddle Vineyard is renowned for its cool climate and pristine conditions, which foster slow, even ripening and intense flavor development. Managed with meticulous attention, the vineyard employs minimal intervention techniques, allowing the wine to express its purest form. Crafted by a dedicated team, the wine undergoes gentle whole-bunch pressing, native fermentation in French oak barrels, and extended maturation on fine lees, resulting in a wine of elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Flavour Profile:
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Appearance: Pale, luminous yellow with a hint of green
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Nose: Aromas of fresh grapefruit, verbena, grilled nuts, and a subtle struck match; hints of honey, marzipan, and lanolin add depth
- Palate: Fine and precise with a taut backbone of acidity; flavors of white nectarine, lemon, and grapefruit blossom intertwine with flinty, mineral notes. The wine exhibits tension and length, with a chalky texture that adds complexity and a sense of restraint. A subtle spiciness and a streak of salinity emerge with age, revealing layers of detail and finesse.
Food Pairings:
Enjoy the Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 with:
- Grilled seafood, especially oysters or kingfish, to complement its vibrant acidity and minerality
- Creamy poultry dishes like chicken with mushroom sauce or roasted quail
- Lightly aged cheeses, such as Comté or Gruyère, to highlight its nutty, savory nuances
- Sushi or sashimi, which accentuate its crisp, refreshing profile
Cellaring and Serving:
- Serve at 12–15°C to fully appreciate its nuanced aromatics and delicate texture.
- With proper cellaring, the wine will continue to evolve, gaining complexity and depth over 8–12 years, rewarding patience with a layered, sophisticated profile.
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