Tamburlaine Point 65 Pinot Noir 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Silky & Seductive

Tamburlaine Point 65 Pinot Noir 2025 is a polished, expressive organic Pinot Noir from the high-altitude Borenore vineyard in Orange, NSW. It opens with blueberry, blackberry and violet, layered with cracked pepper, dark chocolate and a whisper of vanilla-toast oak. The palate is bright, generous and finely shaped, with silky tannins, cool-climate acidity and a long savoury finish that makes it a beautiful match for beef, duck, mushrooms, char-grilled prawns and roasted beetroot.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan friendly
• Crafted by Tamburlaine Organic Wines — one of Australia’s leading organic wine producers
• High-altitude 850m+ Borenore vineyard in Orange, NSW
• Blueberry, blackberry, violet, cracked pepper and vanilla-toast oak
• Silky-fine tannins, refreshing cool-climate acidity and 5–7+ year cellaring potential
• 14.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Vibrant purple in the glass, this Pinot Noir is lifted with blueberry, blackberry and violet, then layered with cracked black pepper, dark chocolate and subtle vanilla-toast oak. The palate is focused and generously flavoured, with blue fruit, fine-grained tannins and refreshing cool-climate acidity. It is silky, aromatic and long, with savoury spice carrying through the finish.

Winemaking

The 2025 Point 65 Pinot Noir is made from high-altitude Orange fruit, with gentle extraction during fermentation to preserve lifted aromatics and silky-fine texture. Full tannin ripeness on the vine gives the wine polish and structure, while careful oak handling adds subtle vanilla-toast spice without covering the bright blue-fruit character.

Vineyard & Vintage

This wine comes from Tamburlaine’s Borenore vineyard in Orange, NSW, sitting at 850m+ altitude. The cool-climate site preserves tension, freshness and vivid aromatics, making it a strong match for Pinot Noir. The 2025 vintage delivers a richly aromatic, finely textured red with bright blue fruits, violet perfume and cool-climate energy.

Why We Love It

This is Pinot Noir with presence: silky and fragrant, but not fragile. The blue fruit is generous, the acidity keeps everything fresh, and the pepper, dark chocolate and vanilla-toast detail bring just enough savoury depth for dinner. A lovely step up for Pinot lovers wanting more shape, polish and cellar potential.

Food Pairing

This Pinot Noir suits dishes with char, herbs, earthy flavours and gentle richness. It is beautiful with beef skirt steak, duck, mushrooms, prawns with smoked paprika, roasted beetroot, whipped feta, blue cheese and mature cheddar.

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• Grass-fed beef skirt steak with chimichurri — Find a Recipe
• Char-grilled prawns with garlic, chilli and smoked paprika — Find a Recipe
• Roasted beetroot, whipped feta and walnut salad — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

For the night when Pinot needs to hold the table: a proper dinner, beautiful glassware, something smoky from the grill and a cheese plate waiting in the wings.

Cellaring

Drink now for bright blueberry, blackberry and violet aromatics, or cellar for 5–7+ years under good conditions. With age, expect more savoury spice, forest floor, dried flowers and soft earthy complexity.

Producer

Tamburlaine Organic Wines was established in 1966 and is based in the Hunter Valley, with major vineyard holdings across Hunter Valley and Orange, NSW. Since 1985, Managing Director and Head of Grape and Wine Production Mark Davidson has led the winery with a Contemporary Organics philosophy focused on organic farming, soil health and lower-impact winemaking. The Point 65 range sits in Tamburlaine’s premium tier, showcasing carefully selected sites such as the high-altitude Borenore vineyard in Orange, where cool nights, volcanic soils and organic management shape vibrant, aromatic wines with freshness and structure.

Related Wines To Try →

More verified organic reds with silky texture, savoury detail and food-friendly structure:

• Bright, silky Orange Pinot with red cherry and fine tannins — See Saw Organic Pinot Noir
• Preservative-free Pinot Noir with cherry, spice and soft savoury tannins — Temple Bruer Preservative Free Pinot Noir
• Plush organic red with dark fruit, spice and soft richness — Tamburlaine Point 65 Malbec

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Point 65 Pinot Noir 2025 taste like?

It tastes like blueberry, blackberry and violet, with cracked pepper, dark chocolate and subtle vanilla-toast oak. The palate is silky and focused, with bright blue fruit, fine tannins and refreshing cool-climate acidity.

Is this a light or fuller Pinot Noir?

This is a medium-bodied Pinot Noir with more depth and structure than a very light, delicate style. It keeps Pinot’s silky texture and perfume, while offering generous fruit and a savoury finish.

Is it sweet or dry?

This is a dry red wine. The fruit is ripe and expressive, but the finish is savoury, structured and fresh.

How tannic is this wine?

The tannins are fine-grained and silky. They give the wine shape and length without making it hard or heavy.

Is this wine organic and vegan?

Yes, Tamburlaine Point 65 Pinot Noir 2025 is certified organic and vegan friendly. It is made by Tamburlaine Organic Wines, one of Australia’s leading organic wine producers.

Does it contain preservatives or sulphites?

This wine contains sulphites for stability. For wines made without added sulphur dioxide, explore the No Added Preservative range.

What food pairs well with this Pinot Noir?

It pairs beautifully with duck, beef skirt steak, char-grilled prawns, mushroom dishes, roasted beetroot, whipped feta and firm cheeses. For a vegetarian match, try grilled portobello mushrooms with salsa verde or roast beetroot with walnuts and balsamic.

How should I serve it?

Serve at 14–16°C in a Pinot Noir or large Burgundy-style glass. A 20-minute decant will open the aromatics and soften the savoury oak and tannin detail.

Can Tamburlaine Point 65 Pinot Noir 2025 be cellared?

Yes, it drinks beautifully now and can cellar for 5–7+ years. Cellaring will bring more savoury spice, forest floor and earthy complexity.

Who will love this wine?

This is ideal for Pinot Noir lovers who enjoy silky texture, violet perfume and savoury complexity, with a little more power than a pale, delicate style. If you like cool-climate Pinot Noir from Orange, Mornington Peninsula or Central Otago, this will be right in your comfort zone.

(SKU: TM_65PN_CV)