Anim Tinderbox 2025 Chardonnay

How many astrophysicists does it take to make great Pinot Noir? Only one apparently. I first met Max Marriott while on a research trip to Hobart. Whilst I was familiar with his wines, particularly his contribution to the Clarence House label.

There is a distinctive thread of winemaking craft seen through time in Central Otago (Felton Road. Gibbston Valley, Quartz Reef) and then sojourns through Mosel, Oregon and of course Burgundy. All this work product, including twins, led to the creation of Anim Wines in 2018

Max Marriott is a master in the art of Pinot Noir, so it's no surprise that this sensational iteration of chardonnay should be any less significant, its up there with some of the best Tasmanian Chardonnay I have tried!