2019 Lowestoft ‘Norfolk Bay’ Pinot Noir

Seven years old and drinking magnificently — aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir of extraordinary maturity, elegance and complexity

96 Points – Winestate

Norfolk Bay, Tasmania

$98 a bottle
Norfolk Bay Pinot Noir • Lowestoft • Norfolk Bay • Tasmania • 2019 (7 years old)

"Norfolk Bay — Lowestoft’s celebrated aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir. 96 points Winestate. Seven years old and drinking magnificently — extraordinary maturity, elegance and complexity at $98."

The Lowestoft Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Tasmania’s most celebrated estates:

• Woodlands Pinot Noir 2021 — 95pts Halliday. Four years old and drinking magnificently. $98.
• Norfolk Bay Pinot Noir 2019 — 96pts Winestate. Seven years old and drinking magnificently. $98.

About Lowestoft and Norfolk Bay

Lowestoft is a celebrated Tasmanian estate — known for producing wines of extraordinary cool-climate elegance, purity and distinctive Tasmanian character. Norfolk Bay is a historic coastal sub-region of Tasmania — located on the Tasman Peninsula, known for its extraordinary maritime terroir and cool coastal influence that creates Pinot Noir of exceptional elegance, complexity and distinctive coastal character. The 2019 Norfolk Bay Pinot Noir is now 7 years old — drinking at the peak of its extraordinary maturity and complexity, with 96 points from Winestate confirming its outstanding quality.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby-red with garnet and brick-red hues — shimmering with maturity and clarity, the hallmark of great aged Tasmanian Pinot Noir.

Aroma:
Captivating and beautifully developed with:

• red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry
• rose petal, dried herbs and subtle spice
• forest floor, earthy minerality and fine oak integration — the extraordinary complexity of seven years of careful maturation

Aged Tasmanian Pinot Noir of world-class aromatic distinction — the red cherry and wild strawberry character of premium coastal Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the forest floor and earthy complexity of seven years of careful development at Lowestoft’s Norfolk Bay site.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent balance and extraordinary complexity.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and raspberry
• spice, cedar and silky, integrated tannins
• the extraordinary depth and maturity of great aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir

Finish:
Long and satisfying with persistent red fruit, savoury complexity and the elegant character of mature Tasmanian Pinot Noir at its finest.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Winestate

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2019 (7 years old — drinking magnificently)
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Region: Norfolk Bay, Tasmania
• Producer: Lowestoft
• Style: Aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2027+ (5–8 years from vintage)

Food Pairings

• Roast duck breast with cherry glaze
• Grilled quail with wild mushrooms
• Seared salmon with soy and ginger
• Truffle risotto or wild mushroom pasta
• Soft-rind cheeses — Brie or Taleggio

Why We Love It

This is seven years old and drinking magnificently — Lowestoft’s 2019 Norfolk Bay Pinot Noir, 96 points Winestate, aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir of extraordinary maturity, elegance and complexity from one of Tasmania’s most celebrated estates.
At $98, it delivers outstanding aged coastal Tasmanian Pinot Noir character and exceptional value — a wine at the peak of its extraordinary maturity and complexity.

Seven years old and drinking magnificently — Norfolk Bay Pinot Noir, by Lowestoft.