D.A.W (Luxury Tasmanian Sparkling Cuvées)
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Domaine Anthony Woollams is a small, artisan sparkling wine producer nestled in the West Tamar region of Tasmania — one of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions. Founded on a 30-year-old vineyard acquired in 2015, the domaine is the culmination of a vision that began long before the first vine was ever tended by its maker.
A Dream Fifteen Years in the Making
The story of Domaine Anthony Woollams is one of patience, obsession and quiet determination. It began in 2009, when founder Anthony Woollams sourced a small parcel of Chardonnay from a vineyard at White Hills in the Upper Tamar. Foot-pressed and fermented in an old barrel, that wine was bottled in magnums and set aside — not to be drunk, but to wait. His vision was that it would one day serve as an aged reserve wine in a sparkling cuvée of his own making. Over a decade later, that vision proved entirely correct, and a little of that 2009 wine finds its way into every bottle released today.
Place & Philosophy
Grown and vinified entirely at the estate on Faulkners Road in Winkleigh, Tasmania, these wines are a true reflection of their origin. Anthony's approach in the winery is one of minimal intervention — wild fermentation with no cultured yeasts, minimal use of sulphur, and natural malolactic fermentation. The result is wines of genuine complexity and individuality, shaped as much by time and patience as by technique.
All sparkling wines are made in the traditional method, with extended lees ageing to develop depth and texture before disgorgement. Blending across multiple vintages is central to the philosophy, ensuring consistency of style while preserving the complexity that only aged reserve wines can provide.
The Wines
The domaine's inaugural release comprises two Non-Vintage sparkling cuvées, each a singular expression of its grape variety.
The Blanc de Blanc NV is crafted from 100% Chardonnay, with components dating back to 2009. Fermented in 500-litre French oak puncheons and aged for over two years on lees, it was disgorged in April 2024 with a light dosage of 4g/L. Vibrant and aromatic, with bright citrus notes underpinned by a rich, creamy palate and fine mousse.
The Blanc de Noir NV is made from Pinot Noir harvested from the estate, cold soaked briefly before pressing and wild fermented in puncheons alongside aged reserve Chardonnay. After 26 months on lees, it was disgorged in March 2024 with zero dosage — a rare "sauvage" style that relies entirely on the wine's inherent richness for balance. Powerful and structured, with layers of wild plum, bitter orange, wild flower honey and vanilla toffee, it is a sparkling wine built for the table rather than the aperitif glass.
Individually Numbered
Each bottle carries an individually numbered label bearing the date of disgorgement — a mark of provenance and a nod to the care and time invested in every cuvée.
