TASTING NOTES FOR Holm Oak Arneis Tasmania 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green tinges. Bright, fresh and youthful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic, showing honeysuckle, lychee and white stone fruits.
Notes of pear, apple and citrus sit alongside subtle floral tones and a gentle mineral edge.

👅 Palate
Fresh and vibrant, delivering flavours of pear, green apple, melon and citrus.
There is a lovely balance between fruit purity and texture, with bright acidity providing lift and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a soft, slightly creamy texture from lees and egg fermentation.
The finish is clean and refreshing, with flinty, mineral acidity and lingering citrus and stone fruit notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Tasmanian Arneis—fresh, textural and highly aromatic.
Combines floral lift, crisp acidity and subtle savoury complexity in a beautifully balanced style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, prawns, calamari or grilled fish. Also excellent with light pasta dishes, risotto and fresh salads.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A standout alternative white that delivers freshness, texture and real personality.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want something a little different that still drinks beautifully and pairs effortlessly with food.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷