Clarence House was built in 1830 on land which was originally the market garden for the city of Hobart. Present owner David Kilpatrick first planted vines on the north-east slopes of the property in 1998. Located in the foothills of the Meehan Ranges, halfway between Hobart and the Coal Valley, Clarence House Estate sits in a unique location atop Jurassic dolerite and basalt soils with low annual rainfall.

Clarence House partners with acclaimed winemaker Anna Pooley, one of Australia’s most respected cool-climate specialists. Working closely with proprietor David Kilpatrick, just minutes from their own estate, Anna brings precision, balance, and a deep understanding of Tasmanian fruit to every Clarence House wine, helping shape its identity as a producer of elegant, premium cool-climate styles.

Entirely from a single block, utilizing a very high proportion of the prized Penfolds clone. Whole-bunch pressed, wild barrel ferment, six month élevage. A selection of the finest barrels has resulted in in a reserve bottling with new and old French oak, sourced from a combination of barriques and puncheons. Wonderfully complex, boasting citrus and peach stonefruit, tempered by judicious marriage of oak. Robust, concentrated, yet fresh and bound by impeccable structure. Will age gracefully however equally enjoyable fresh and unbridled with appropriate cuisine.

Tasting Notes

"Single block chardonnay from the Clarence House estate at the base of the Meehan ranges between the Coal River Valley and Hobart. Lemon, grapefruit and white peach fruits daubed with soft spice and hints of white flowers, grilled nuts, vanillin oak, oatmeal, almond paste and stone. Some lovely texture and tension. The clarity of flavours is on point here, with plenty of crystalline drive and appeal." 94 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Dave Brookes (2024).