Holm Oak is a Tamar Valley family winery making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Arneis with wild ferments and whole-cluster work.
The producer
Holm Oak's Bec Duffy and Tim Duffy launched their family-owned wine brand in 2006. The winery uses wild yeast and natural ferments for Pinot Noir, with whole-cluster fermentation and mostly old oak when oak is present. Holm Oak Pinot Noir brings bright raspberry fruit and grip. Chardonnay 2024 shows green melon, grapefruit and gentle peach; Arneis 2024 brings red apple with ripe stone-fruit character. The property also features Tasmania's First Sensory Garden.
Known for
Pinot Noir with wild yeast and whole clusters
Notable facts
The Protégé Pinot Noir 2024 displays redcurrant character.
Careful winemaking is used to build texture, with richness and complexity meeting fruit quality.
Holm Oak is located in Rowella in Northern Tasmania's Tamar Valley.
From the atlas
Holm Oak Vineyards
A Tamar Valley winery launched by Bec Duffy and Tim Duffy in 2006, working with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Arneis.
At A Glance
Region
Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania
Founders
Bec Duffy, winemaker; Tim Duffy, viticulturist
Main grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Arneis
Winemaking
Wild yeast, natural ferments, whole-cluster fermentation, mostly old oak
Site feature
Tasmania's First Sensory Garden
The Producer
Bec Duffy, winemaker, and Tim Duffy, viticulturist, launched their family-owned wine brand in 2006. The property features Tasmania's First Sensory Garden.
The winery uses wild yeast and natural ferments for Pinot Noir, with partial natural ferment for Pinot Gris. Whole-cluster fermentation is part of the work, and when oak is present it is mostly old. These choices are used to build texture, with richness and complexity meeting the quality of the fruit.
Wines
The wines divide into a method-led Pinot Noir and two whites distinguished by fruit character. Holm Oak Pinot Noir shows bright raspberry fruit, an edge and some grip. Holm Oak Chardonnay 2024 shows green melon and grapefruit with gentle peach notes. Holm Oak Arneis 2024 brings red apple alongside ripe stone-fruit character.
Pinot Noir carries the stated fermentation and oak choices; Chardonnay and Arneis are separated here by their fruit profiles.
Final Word
Bec Duffy and Tim Duffy launched their family-owned wine brand in 2006, and the property features Tasmania's First Sensory Garden.