HSA May 2021

Tasmanian Wine
House Welcomes
Sparkling New
Addition
World-renowned Tasmanian
sparkling wine house Jansz
Tasmania has opened a state-ofthe-art
winery at the family-owned
Pontos Hills Vineyard estate in the
Coal River Valley.
The Coal River Valley lies just 15
minutes from Hobart and boasts
sprawling rural landscapes and
a rich agricultural heritage. It is
nestled between the Meehan Range,
Pitt Water and the Pontos Range.
Embracing 50 hectares of clonally
selected Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
vines, the historical and original
Frogmore Creek Vineyard site was
chosen for its beauty, excellent
diversity and aspect and reliable
temperate climate.
Pontos Hills Winery has been
designed and engineered to craft
sophisticated world-class sparkling
wines with an emphasis on
innovation and sustainability.
Jansz Tasmania owner Robert Hill-
Smith recently visited the site with
his family as he prepares to share it
with the world.
Mr Hill-Smith said Jansz Tasmania
was proud of its commitment to
winemaking in Tasmania and had
planned the construction of the
Pontos Hills Winery for many years.
“As an independent, family-owned
winemaker, authenticity and
sustainability are at the forefront
of everything we do. That’s why
we have put so much effort and
attention to detail into building the
perfect home for our Tasmanian
wines,” Mr Hill-Smith said.
“We are investing in both the
resource and in people to mark our
commitment to Tasmania and the
community.
“The Pontos Hills Winery has come
a long way since the first concept.
“For us, it is about wine quality
first and being true to our origins.
Our initial design was a means to
improve the quality of our wines
and reduce our impact on the
environment. With the help of local
architect 6ty°, we were able to
accomplish this and so much more.”
The Pontos Hills Winery is preparing
to share the next generation of
premium sparkling wine with the
release of its first vintage, the work
of winemaker Jen Doyle.
To celebrate the pressing of the
first grapes at the new winery and
in honour of the year of Jansz
Tasmania’s establishment, 1986
bottles of Jansz Tasmania Pontos
Hills Vintage Cuvee 2017 were
released as gifts to commemorate
the milestone, while a small amount
was held back for an exclusive
release at the Jansz Tasmania Wine
Room next month.
The Hill-Smith family purchased
Jansz Tasmania in 1998. Since
then, Mr Hill-Smith has invested
in vineyards across Tasmania and
grown its reputation as a worldclass
Australian sparkling wine
brand.
“We have invested in Tasmania for
over 23 years and will continue to
do so.
“This is just one milestone in our
family wine story.”
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