Tolpuddle & La Maison Pinot Noir

Tolpuddle Vineyard was founded in 1988 by Bill Casimaty, Gary Crittenden and Tony Jordan. Owners since 2011, Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith (Shaw & Smith) were on a look-and-see jaunt in Tasmania when they became smitten by Tolpuddle's Coal Valley location and mature vines, planted only to pinot noir and chardonnay. In barely a decade, Tolpuddle has established itself as one of the country's top pinots. 

Vineyard's notes;

Dark, brooding fruit and lifted aromas of aniseed and pepper. On the palate, concentrated fruit is framed by fine, integrated tannins that linger on the finish. There is a sense of opulence to this wine, balanced by more complex, savoury spice and the seamless acidity we have come to expect from Tolpuddle Vineyard.

The original Lowestoft vineyard in the Lower Derwent Valley was planted in 1986 from Moorilla Estate cuttings by then owner Bernard McKay. It was basically the front garden of the 1820s Lowestoft colonial mansion. Fogarty Family Wines are the current owners and have partnered with winemaker Liam McElhinney to produce these highly acclaimed wines.

La Maison 2023 Pinot Noir: TROPHY BEST PINOT NOIR 2025 National Wine Show