Mewstone Vineyard, Tasmania
Mewstone has appeared comet-like in its success. The wines – hailing from the banks of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in Tasmania’s viticultural deep south – have been accorded a rapid series of accolades, but though that ascension may seem quick, it was laboriously built from the ground up. Although the vineyard is just over a decade old, an intensely thoughtful process has underpinned the approach of owners Jonathan and Matthew Hughes, with the site meticulously tended and progressively planted to optimise its potential. Today, Jonny Hughes manages the operation alongside viticulturist Daniel Way, who joined the team in 2025 as vineyard manager, farming pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling across the 5.3-hectare site.
