Ninth Island is the approachable, cool-climate range from Kreglinger Wine Estates, created to showcase Tasmania's distinctive maritime wine regions through fresh, fruit-driven styles designed for early enjoyment. The 2025 Pinot Noir is sourced from two of northern Tasmania's most distinctive vineyard sites — Pipers Brook in the northeast and Strathlynn in the Tamar Valley — grown on 30-year-old vines and bottled early under screwcap to preserve aromatic freshness.
Appearance
Clear, bright ruby with a fresh, luminous rim and the translucent quality of cool-climate Pinot Noir from volcanic and clay soils.
Nose
Lifted and fragrant — fresh raspberry and boysenberry lead with red cherry and a subtle thread of earthy spice. The cool maritime influence of the Pipers Brook site is evident in the wine's aromatic precision and freshness.
Palate
Generous and fruit-forward with cherry and mixed berry fruit across a soft, velvety mid-palate. Hints of dark chocolate add depth without weight. Smooth tannins and a clean, persistent finish with lingering red fruit.
Winemaking
Harvested during cool early morning temperatures. Destemmed and cold soaked for 2–3 days before fermentation at 25–30°C in stainless steel. Full malolactic fermentation. Bottled early under screwcap to preserve aromatic freshness and vibrant fruit character.
Vineyard & Region
Sourced from Pipers Brook in Tasmania's northeast — close to Bass Strait and subject to strong maritime influences — and Strathlynn in the Tamar Valley, 70km to the southwest. Pipers Brook features Ferrosol volcanic soils; Tamar Valley sites are Vertosol black cracking clay. Both offer excellent water-holding capacity. 30-year-old vines on VSP trellis. Low yields.
Vintage Conditions
The 2025 growing season in northern Tasmania delivered the cool, maritime conditions that define the region's Pinot Noir character. Consistent temperatures through the season allowed slow, even ripening across both sites, preserving natural acidity and aromatic freshness.
Cellaring
Drink now to 2029. Best enjoyed young to preserve vibrant fruit character. Serve at 14–16°C.
