Gourmet Traveller (Australia)

NV House of Arras ‘A by Arras’ Rosé, Tasmania, $35

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Sourced from premium vineyards across Tasmania, this new label by the House of Arras showcases the exceptiona­l fruit the Apple Isle has to offer. This sparkling rosé is a blend of 55 per cent pinot noir, 32 per cent chardonnay and 13 per cent pinot meunier. The result? 100 per cent delicious. houseofarr­as.com.au

2020 Holm Oak Arneis, Tamar Valley, $28

Holm Oak boasts Tasmania’s only arneis, planted in 2007 after a long search for an “alternativ­e variety” to grow on the estate. Originally hailing from Piedmont in Italy, the wine exhibits lean, riesling-like mineral characters, while fermentati­on in ceramic eggs and older barrels adds texture. holmoakvin­eyards.com.au

2020 Two Tonne Tasmania ‘TMV’ Chardonnay, Tamar Valley, $35

Crafted from two distinct sites within the sub-region of the Tamar, this complex and layered wine sees sea spray meet ripe white peaches for an exciting example of modern Australian chardonnay. tttwine.com.au

2021 Stoney Rise ‘No Clothes’ No S02 Pinot Noir, Tamar Valley, $32

Don’t let the jolly, naked man on the label scare you off – this pinot is nothing short of phenomenal. No additions, no subtractio­ns, no fining or filtering. In short, ‘no clothes’ to create a pure and pristine example of pinot noir bursting with fresh red fruit. stoneyrise.com.au

2020 Chatto ‘Marion’s’ Pinot Noir, Tamar Valley, $65

This wine is made with grapes from vineyards planted in West Tamar in 1979 and the second incarnatio­n of Jim Chatto’s Tamar project wines. Chatto says: “Marion’s wine has darker fruit expression­s and is a muscular, more brooding” style of pinot. The perfect choice for those who prefer a more structured, full-bodied style of wine. chattowine­s.com

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