Ninth Island

Tasmanian cool-climate wines shaped by maritime influence and precision.

Ninth Island operates in Tasmania, Australia's coolest wine region, where maritime influences and diurnal temperature swings shape wines of precision and freshness. The winery's portfolio centers on varieties suited to the island's conditions: a Rosé that achieves depth and balance, a Sheerwater Sparkling Rosé built from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the structure expected of cool-climate sparkling wine, and a Shiraz that expresses the darker fruit and spice characteristic of the variety in cooler terroirs. These wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. Tasmania's cool climate—marked by strong diurnal temperature variation and maritime influence—favors the development of acidity and aromatic intensity in both still and sparkling wines, qualities evident across Ninth Island's range.