Tolpuddle Vineyard, established in 1988, is a distinguished cool-climate winery situated in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, near Richmond and approximately 20 minutes from Hobart. The vineyard is renowned for its exceptional single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In 2011, it was acquired by Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw, proprietors of Shaw + Smith in South Australia's Adelaide Hills, who have since elevated its reputation to international acclaim. 

The grapes were all hand picked, whole bunch pressed, and fermented in French Oak. The wine spent nine months in barrel with gentle stirring as required, then rested in tank on lees.

The vintage shown in the picture is different from the one we're currently offering. Please refer to the vintage listed in the product description. 

Tasting Notes

"Another alluring Coal River chardonnay release from the folks at Tolpuddle. It's at once full and concentrated but is reined in by a tight framework of acidity, coiling on rails of minerality before powering across the palate. Tension and detail on point, light textural phenolic elements give it a sleek and silken mouthfeel. The fruit tones of white peach, nectarine and citrus are cloaked in soft spice, white floral tones, struck match, almond paste and crushed stone and the wine displays a stony elegance and seriousness on the long finish. If we were to talk in hushed tones about what would constitute a Tasmanian Grand Cru chardonnay, the Tolpuddle would be the front-runner. Superb" 98 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Dave Brookes (2023).