Tasting Notes
From the Coal River Valley, this Pinot Noir is a beautifully fragrant and finely structured expression of Tasmania’s cool-climate terroir. The nose is lifted with red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, layered with hints of spice, rose petal and a subtle forest floor note. On the palate, it is supple yet precise, with juicy red fruits carried by lively acidity and framed by silky tannins. A fine mineral thread runs through to the finish, which is long, elegant and quietly complex. Both charming in youth and capable of developing further nuance with a few years in bottle. - Chris L
Stargazer is the personal project of winemaker Samantha Connew, based in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Established in 2012, the label takes its name from Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer who first sighted the island, and reflects both a sense of discovery and Sam’s own pioneering spirit.
The estate vineyard, planted in 2007 on volcanic basalt and dolerite soils, is farmed with sustainability at its core and produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Fruit is also sourced from select growers across the Coal River and Derwent Valleys, chosen for their ability to deliver clarity and site expression.
In the cellar, Sam works with a thoughtful, hands-off approach: wild fermentations, minimal intervention, sensitive use of oak and a focus on balance and texture. The resulting wines are detailed, elegant and expressive, marked by fine structure, purity of fruit and a distinctly Tasmanian cool-climate freshness.
Stargazer has quickly become one of Tasmania’s most exciting small producers, celebrated for wines that are precise, individual and full of character.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Sub Region | Coal Valley |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |