Parish Vineyard Riesling

Just 30kms north east of Hobart in the Coal River Valley we discovered this unique site.  Sitting below the imposing Mount Lord, with views over Pitt Water the property is beautiful, rugged and somewhat daunting.  Proprietor, Robert Hill-Smith and winemaker Louisa Rose, intrinsically linked with Eden Valley Riesling, had tasted and talked about Tasmanian Riesling on many occasions, over many years. Enthralled by the bracing steely backbone of these wines, reflecting and reminding them of the cold and wild climate of the Tasmanian Coast.  

As Louisa says “The small block of mature Riesling vines, hiding in the rather larger plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was an  irresistible temptation to work with. Having tasted and admired Tassie Riesling for many years, the opportunity to make one had to be … well … destiny” And the rest just happened.