The Tamar Ridge vineyards are established in the rolling basalt and dolerite hills of the Upper Tamar and at White Hills in Tasmania. Protected from significant maritime effects and the dominant influences of the Tamar River, steep hillsides of distinctive black, self-mulching clay soils rise up to nearly 200m, providing a variety of aspects and conditions ideal for our cool climate varieties.
The first vines were planted at Tamar Ridge in 1994, and the first vintage was released five years later in 1999. Tamar Ridge was acquired by Brown Brothers in 2010 with the purchase of Kayena Vineyard and the Tamar Ridge, Pirie and Devil's Corner wines.
Why do you love Pinot Noir?
Tamar Ridge has two outstanding examples of cool-climate Pinot Noir. The Tamar Ridge Reserve Pinot and the Tamar Ridge Pinot speak to the maritime climate and rich terroir of the Tamar Valley. These wines are crafted at Kayena Winery with attention to detail and traditional wine making methods.
What wines are in the Tamar Ridge range?
Tamar Ridge has two Pinot Noirs as well as cool-climate Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and a Botrytis Riesling.
Did you know...
Tamar Ridge Cellar Door, just 15 minutes north of Launceston, has an outstanding view overlooking the Tamar River and the mountains.
- Tom Wallace, Chief Winemaker