From just three-quarters of a hectare in the Tamar Valley, the Holyman Chardonnay is one of Tasmania’s hardest wines to get your hands on and one of its best. The fruit comes from a small block of vines planted in 1986, less than a kilometre from the Tamar River, where cool nights and gentle ripening build natural acidity and precision.

The grapes were pressed as whole bunches and fermented naturally in 100% new French oak puncheons. There are no additions, no shortcuts - just a small dose of sulphur at bottling to keep it sound. Joe makes this Chardonnay fruit sing, year in, year out.

The 2024 vintage was warm and dry, producing a Chardonnay with intensity and drive. It shows white peach, citrus and nougat on the nose, leading to a taut, racy palate with a long, powerful finish. The oak sits comfortably behind the fruit, adding shape rather than weight.

Only a tiny amount of this wine is made each year, and most of it never leaves Tasmania. It’s a pure, confident expression of site - one that will reward patience for at least five years in the cellar.