Our Review
Brothers Matthew and Jonathan (Jonny) Hughes established Mewstone Vineyard on the banks of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in the tiny hamlet of Flowerpot in '11. The vineyard is planted on a former cherry orchard, the original 2ha since expanded to 5.2ha consisting mainly of pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay. Jonny is the winemaker in this family venture; he studied winemaking in NZ before working in Langhorne Creek, Central Otago, Mornington Peninsula, Barolo, Hunter Valley and Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Heading home to Tasmania, Jonny worked in various roles within the local wine industry before settling in as the assistant winemaker at Moorilla Estate for 7 years. With the vineyard established to produce the single-site Mewstone wines, the brothers have embarked on a 2nd label, Hughes & Hughes, which focuses on Tasmania as a whole. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Riesling
Cellar Door
Information
Bookings required
Hours
Fri–Sun 11–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Vintage and Vine, Cork&Co
International Sales Information
Exports to Italy, Japan and Taiwan.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Jonathan Hughes |
| Viticulturalist |
Alex McLean |
| Region |
Southern Tasmania |
| Address |
11 Flowerpot Jetty Road, Flowerpot, Tas 7162
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| Established |
2011 |
| Dozens |
7000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
5.2 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Sun 11–4 |
| Telephone |
0439 367 653
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| Website |
www.mewstonewines.com.au
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