Mania Pinot Noir showcases characteristic Tasmanian brightness and liveliness in the wines. This season showcases red and dark cherry fruit flavour laced with hints of dark spices and a mineral edge to the finish. The palate shows great intensity of flavour in a light to medium weight. Mania is a contemporary expression of winemaking seeking to convey all that is wonderful about cool climate viticulture and the resultant wines. Leveraging friendships built over the years to source parcels of fruit from small growers across the state, and with a minimalistic approach to winemaking seeking purity and natural fruit flavours primarily. Tasmania, Australia (Image source : Tolpuddle Vineyard) Tasmania is Australia’s southernmost wine region. Its commercial vineyards date back to 1823, when Bartholomew Broughton planted the first vines. Incidentally, the very first vines in Victoria and South Australia also originated from Tasmania. The Tasmanian wine industry then lay dormant for nearly 100 years due to the gold rush, with commercial winemaking only resuming in the 1950s. After 70 years of development, Tasmania has become synonymous with premium wines, especially Pinot Noir. The island is divided into several sub‑regions—Tamar Valley, Pipers River, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Huon Valley, and the East Coast. Among these, Coal River Valley is the most sought‑after: the winner of the 2024 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge hails from there, as does the highly coveted Tolpuddle Vineyard Pinot Noir. For a Pinot Noir enthusiast, Tasmania Pinot Noir is a not to be overlooked.
