Derwent Estate Wines

Situated close to Hobart, Tasmania’s largest city, Derwent Estate practices cool - climate viticulture as it is present at 42 - degree South latitude. Tasmania is best known for producing magnificent Riesling and Pinot Noir varietals. Derwent is a family - owned business that currently employs three generations of the family in its functioning. It has been in the business since 1913 and the vineyard has been planted on the famous Mt. Nassau property. Over the past 100 years, the estate has seen a wide array of ventures ranging from cattle rearing, vegetable - growing and lime production to quarrying and viticulture.