Clarence House Estate Block 1 Pinot Noir 2021

Clarence House was built in 1830 on land which was originally the market garden for the city of Hobart. Present owner David Kilpatrick first planted vines on the north-east slopes of the property in 1998. Located in the foothills of the Meehan Ranges, halfway between Hobart and the Coal Valley, Clarence House Estate sits in a unique location atop Jurassic dolerite and basalt soils with low annual rainfall.

The 2021 Clarence House Estate Block 1 Pinot Noir was produced by Anna Pooley and Justin Bubb at Pooley Wines. A combination of 115 and 777 clones from the oldest block in their vineyard. Fifteen percent whole bunches of 777 were included, wild fermentation, aged in a combination of new and old French oak puncheons. This marks the third release of the Block 1 Pinot Noir.

Floral, red and black fruits, forest elements and mixed spices. Seamless palate, textural yet buoyed by fresh, lively acidity and a long, tannin-infused finish. A great candidate for the cellar, yet equally enjoyable as a young, primary wine full of fruit and energy.

The 2021 Clarence House Block 1 Pinot Noir from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley has won Australia’s Best Pinot Noir at the 2022 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge.

We are absolutely thrilled to have won this award. All of us are collectively involved in every decision and have a shared vision to produce the very best wine we can, and a wine that is a real joy to drink. - Anna Pooley 

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Pinot Noir
Country - Australia
Region - Tasmania
Vintage - 2021
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13.5%
Closure - Screw Cap