Lowestoft Estate Chardonnay 2023

The Lowestoft homestead stands as one of Tasmania’s oldest treasures, constructed between 1839 and 1850. This stunning property graces the banks of the picturesque Derwent River, offering breathtaking views of the renowned Mona museum and art gallery, as well as Moorilla Winery. The Lowestoft vineyard itself is a compact and densely planted 3-hectare site (8300 vines per ha), featuring some of the oldest Pinot Noir plantings in Tasmania. Established in 1986, its grapes are among the most sought after in the region. Nestled just 15 minutes northwest of Hobart in the Derwent Valley subregion, the vineyard benefits from low rainfall of 400–500mm and cool temperatures that promote a long, even ripening period for its exceptional fruit. Given the vineyard's small size, the team is strategically sourcing the finest fruit parcels from select growers across various subregions, including Huon Valley, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Tamar Valley.

With a focus on producing luxury, Burgundy-style wines, Lowestoft represents the pinnacle of Tasmanian winemaking. Under the expertise of Chief Winemaker Liam McElhinney, the Lowestoft wines have been awarded 16 Trophies and 42 Gold Medals in the four years since the wines were first released. These awards include the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy, all of the ‘Best Pinot Noir’ Trophies at four major Australian wine shows, as well as Lowestoft being crowned the country’s best Pinot Noir producer in the Halliday Wine Companion 2023.