Matthias & Lauren Utzinger
Matthias and Lauren Utzinger are the Swiss-Tasmanian partnership behind one of the Tamar Valleyâs most purposeful young estates. Matthias brings a European winemaking formation that spans Switzerland, Provence and the southern RhĂŽne; Lauren brings a childhood steeped in northern Tasmania. Together they planted their five-hectare estate in Legana from scratch in 2018, certified organic, at a density of 6,500 vines per hectare â a figure that says everything about how seriously they take the vineyard as the foundation of the wine. The range spans pinot noir, chardonnay, syrah, riesling and a fumĂ© sauvignon blanc across two tiers â the White Label and the Black Label estate range â with a growing experimental program of Swiss varieties imported by Matthias himself. Their âRoter Satzâ field blend won the Danger Zone trophy at the 2024 Young Gun of Wine Awards, with Winemakerâs Choice following in the same ceremony â only the third time in the competitionâs history a winemaker has won two trophies at the same awards.
