Devil’s Corner Tasmania has some very good wine, but?

The Devil’s Corner cellar door is a bit of a challenge for me.  It’s a new, modern winery with wine tasting and a variety of dining options onsite, and great views. For others, it is a big multinational offering that has lost its way due to its aggressive growth.  The wine itself was largely good to very good.  Located on the beautiful East Coast Wine Trail of Tasmania, it has an amazing location and views and is centrally located. This post shares our experience at Devils Corner with our wine tasting.

HOWEVER. I can’t really start my write up without commenting on two key components of our experience that were atypical to the rest of the cellar doors we visited in Australia. Firstly, the water served with the tasting was disgusting; secondly, you receive no credit back on your tasting if you purchase unless you join the loyalty program. These two features overshadowed the experience.

Background

Currently 1500 ha of land in Tasmania are under vine with the majority being white varietals, and the remainder are red. Approximately a 55% to 45% split. The focus in Tasmania is really on quality less so than quantity. Of note, just point one percent (0.1%) of Tasmanian wines are exported worldwide. The focus in Tasmania is on light bodied Pinot Noir’s; grapefruit flavoured Chardonnay’s; structured sparkling wines; and, refined and aromatic Rieslings.

Climate

Tasmania‘s cool maritime climate is the result of being cooled by prevailing winds off southern ocean. 

Devil’s Corner Wine Tasting

Three of us opted for the Premium Wine Tasting.  This was one of our first stops on our wine tasting adventure here in Tasmania.  The $30.00 charge is higher than the majority of cellar doors we visited on the entire island.  And, although we purchased bottles, no percentage nor amount is discounted unless you join the loyalty program (10%) and only with a 3 bottle minimum.  Steep from our perspective.  

It was, however, helpful to have some guidance and engagement during our tasting and that is only available with the premium offering.

Wines Tasted at Devil’s Corner

Devil’s Corner Premium Cuvee NV

Overall an acceptable sparkling. Has some crisp apple and lemon aroma and palate.  The four years on the lees give it some good complexity, but, overall it fell a little flat on the finish.

Devil’s Corner Riesling

A very good riesling.  Very fresh, fruity, wonderful aromatics. Enjoyed the crisp flavours of apple, lemon, pear on the palate along with the jasmine florals.  Petrol notes were very evident as well.  Dry, medium + acidity, medium + complexity, medium + finish. 

Devil’s Corner Chardonnay 

A surprise for me on this one – I enjoyed this chardonnay.  Lots of fruit on the nose:  banana, lime, lemon, melon.  These notes also present on the palate, along with crisp apple.  Toast notes as well due to some time on lees.  Dry, high acidity, lower alcohol (12% abv). A good Chardonnay.

Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir Rose

This rose had an aroma of cotton candy! Crisp, lemon and tart apple with strawberry aromas as well as on the palate. This rose has just won (2025) a 4th place in Australia for roses. It was fresh and fruity, dry, with high acidity and with an easy medium + finish. Lovely.

Mt Amos Pinot Noir

The My Amos Pinot Noir initially felt very high in alcohol. But, at 12.5 abv, this wasn’t the case. However, the bottle had just been opened. We let it breathe for a couple minutes and swished it around. Very dry, light tannins with medium – body. Aroma and palate of red raspberry and red strawberry, but, very minimal. This was an acceptable pinot noir.

Mt Dove Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir was absolutely very good; possibly leaning towards outstanding. Aroma and palate of white pepper, red and black cherry. This is a blend of Pinot Noir and Petit Syrah grapes. Well balanced, with medium + acidity, medium + body, medium plus flavour and medium plus finish. Definitely has a depth and complexity that’s very interesting and satisfying.

Mt Mayson Syrah

This is a typical cool climate Syrah from 2022. Aromas and palate of white pepper, blackberry and black cherry, there is a very clear and tasty complexity of leather, liquorice and some wildflower characteristics. The 2nd fermentation and in 37% new French oak brought out toasty notes. Pronounced flavour and medium + finish. Subtle tannins, dry, with medium acidity, this Syrah is very good.

We have it on good authority (locals!) that the food stalls at Devil’s Corner are very good, and worth a visit. So, if you want to give the wine a try there, that would be a great option!

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