The Stargazer Rada is a light-bodied, extraordinarily fragrant, and crunchy red wine from the Coal River Valley, Tasmania. This progressive blend is crafted to showcase an adventurous, high-toned alpine style, trading dense extraction or structural heat for juicy fruit clarity and immediate, chilled-red appeal.
- Aromas: Highly perfumed with wild raspberries, cranberries, poached rhubarb, rosehip tea, and subtle hints of spice.
- Palate: Crunchy and light-footed with translucent red berry flavours, a refreshing cherry-pip acidity, and soft, velvety tannins.
- Style: Modern and highly smashable light red that mimics an Old World field blend, prioritizing pure energy and high aromatics.
- Winemaking: Sourced from premium sub-regional parcels, fermented with a small portion of whole clusters, and aged briefly in seasoned French oak to lock in absolute freshness.
- Cellaring: Purposefully built for instant gratification and maximum fruit crunch, best enjoyed fresh or over 1 to 3 years.
- Food Pairing: Phenomenal with Peking duck pancakes, char siu pork, salt and pepper tofu, or a classic Vietnamese chicken salad.
This wine is an absolute weapon and a total breath of fresh air for Tasmanian reds. It skips the heavy, brooding drama to focus entirely on an explosion of high-toned berries, wildflower perfume, and a crisp, crunchy texture that screams out for a light chill in the fridge.
Stargazer Wines
"Stargazer is one of Tasmania's most compelling new wine voices, owned and run by Samantha Connew. The label pays tribute to Abel Tasman — the first European to sight Tasmania — whose navigation of uncharted southern waters inspired the name.
Samantha's winemaking journey began in Oregon, where she fell under the spell of Pinot Noir before finding her way to an island that produces some of the world's most elegant expressions of the variety. Working with Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay from Tasmania's pristine cool-climate fruit, her focus on purity and balance is already earning Stargazer widespread critical recognition.
