Wellington & Wolfe comes from the owner’s love of studying history. Hugh discovered wine while studying for a degree in History and in particular, two generals – Wellington and Wolfe. These names feature prominently in places he has travelled to and worked and one morning they just rolled off the tongue: ‘The Riesling Project’ had a name.

The Winemaker, Hugh has been captivated by Tasmania since his first visit. The landscape, the history ancient and modern, the people, and most of all, the quality of fruit grown all over the island. His passion for pure, expressive Riesling resulted in the starting of this company with his partner (and kelpies) in 2017. Hugh works with growers who are deeply committed to sustainably producing the highest quality fruit. These are in the Tamar Valley and Pipers River regions.

Accolades: 4-Star Winery 2022 Halliday Wine Companion; Young Gun of Wine Top 50 2020; 2019

The wine is made in the best years only and sees extended skin and lees contact, with partial fermentation in French oak. It is delicate, pure, and elegant: a unique representation of the finest Riesling grown on this island. Fermentation was stopped early to retain natural grape sugars, balancing with the beautiful acid line. 8.5% alcohol and all delicious. Eylandt (Dutch for island) is the script from Abel Tasman’s 1642 journal when he first charted Van Diemen’s Land. This wine is a perfect light refreshing summer wine. Great for Barbecues and entertaining.