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Stargazer is the work of Samantha "Sam" Connew, a New Zealand-born winemaker who spent a decade as senior winemaker at Wirra Wirra before starting her own label in the Coal River Valley in 2013. The name pays tribute to Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer who first connected her old home to her new one. Sam's Palisander Vineyard in Tea Tree produces Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay alongside more experimental drops like Gamay and Pinot Blanc, all farmed with a strong focus on sustainability and letting each vintage's character shine through.
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Stick to One Corner of the Island
Every region in Tasmania grows something a little differently. Building a bundle around one region, say the Tamar Valley or the East Coast, is a way to really get to know a place, its soil, its climate, its particular way of making Pinot Noir or Riesling. It's less about variety and more about depth.
Get to Know a Variety Properly
Tasmania makes more than one style of Pinot Noir, more than one style of Riesling. Building a bundle around a single variety lets you taste how region, producer and approach can change the same grape into something completely different from bottle to bottle.
Follow One Winemaker's Range
Behind every label is a person making decisions, about the vineyard, the vintage, the style they're going for. Building a bundle around a single producer is a way to taste those decisions side by side and get a real sense of what makes their wine theirs.
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Stargazer's Palisander is their premium Pinot and it earns the title. Bright ruby crimson in the glass, with a complex nose of red fruits and spices that draws you in. The palate is compact and tight, with layered tannins and a long, generous finish that speaks to the quality of the Coal River Valley fruit. A wine for those who appreciate precision and patience. Pair with duck, venison, or aged hard cheese. Drink now through 2033.
The Tupelo is Stargazer's most adventurous white, a blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Blanc that shouldn't work as well as it does. Honeysuckle, jasmine, and dried pear on the nose, with a palate that's aromatic, textured, and genuinely surprising. A wine for the curious, one that sparks conversation and defies easy description. Pair with Thai cuisine, soft cheeses, or spiced dishes. Drink now through 2028.
Stargazer's Coal River Valley Riesling is a wine of precision and place. Citrus lemon and lime zest on the nose, with a refreshing finish and tangy vibrancy that's unmistakably cool climate Tasmanian. From one of the state's most thoughtful producers, this is a Riesling that rewards attention. Pair with fresh oysters, sashimi, or Vietnamese cuisine.
The Rada is Stargazer's most adventurous release. A blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Gamay that defies easy categorisation. Earthy, spiced, and full of character, it's the kind of wine that sparks conversation. Unique, unexpected, and genuinely exciting from one of Tasmania's most thoughtful producers. Pair with charcuterie, duck, or anything with a bit of spice. Drink now through 2028.
The Tupelo is Stargazer's most adventurous white, a blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Blanc that shouldn't work as well as it does. Honeysuckle, jasmine, and dried pear on the nose, with a palate that's aromatic, textured, and genuinely surprising. A wine for the curious, one that sparks conversation and defies easy description. Pair with Thai cuisine, soft cheeses, or spiced dishes..
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