Thomas New's 'Future Perfect' label has been around for a little why now (established 2020) but it didn't hit our radar until late last year. Naturally enough the winery focuses on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourcing small parcels of fruit across Tasmania but the focus tends to be on the Derwent Valley. The Pinot Noir is particularly impressive and we will be pouring at the Grape & Hop Wine Bar shortly.

Thomas New's path to creating Future Perfect was unconventional. After working for various operations across Australia (including the Granite Belt, Margaret River, and other Tasmanian producers) and Austria, he concluded that Tasmania was the ideal place for his winemaking approach. 

Chardonnay 2024 - cool climate clothing with bright citrus fruits but kicks up a gear mid-palate as the malo and oak impacts become more obivous. 92pts Halliday Wine Companion.

Pinot Noir 2025 - maybe, just maybe, the best Pinot Noir I've had over 2025 and 2026. Plenty of fruit sourced from Lubiana (in itself a surprise) and of course it's very good. Sweet fruit where it needs to be and eats the oak. Good acid; darker fruits late. The mineral / acid handling is impressive.