Sinapius (sin-ay-pi-us) Vineyard is in the heart of the Pipers Brook wine region in Northern Tasmania, above the banks of the Pipers Brook. The vineyard, formerly known as Golders Vineyard, was purchased By Vaughn Dell and Linda Morice in 2005. Both have spent time studying and working in the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Margaret River and dreamt of returning home to Tasmania to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in what they believe is the premier location in Australasia. In order to maintain the highest quality, they aim to cap production at a maximum of 1,000 cases, from three hectares of close planted vineyard.

Pipers River. Hand picked from two northeast-facing, high-density blocks, La Clairiére and The Enclave, planted to 7700 vines per hectare. There's a wisp of struck flint floating over the ripe wild strawberry, raspberry and dark cherry fruits here. Hints of exotic spice, Chinese barbecue shop, forest floor, rhubarb, pomegranate, pressed rose petals and earth. Gamey and pure with a rosehip note and a gamey trail as the wine slowly fades; tannins chalky and fine, and sour-cherry acidity totally on point. Date: January 2024; Alcohol: 13.0%; Price: $65.00; Drink by: 2033; Rating: 95 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion