{"title":"home hill wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"home-hill-landslide-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Home Hill Landslide Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produce three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\"Lifted and fragrant aromas of dark cherry, sap, spice, sarsaparilla and cloves. Dark, full and fleshy on the palate, with lashings of cherry, blueberry, spice and textured, grippy tannins. A big boned pinot noir made for the long haul.\"  Aaron Brasher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\"Dark ruby in colour with aromas of dark chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg. The middle palate has aromas of blackberries, boysenberries and forest floor. The wine has been oaked for 9 months with 2% being new French oak. The wine is well balanced and is of medium body with light and soft tannins with a savoury finish. This elegant Pinot Noir will cellar up to 7 years.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eHome Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Lifted and fragrant aromas of dark cherry, sap, spice, sarsaparilla and cloves. Dark, full and fleshy on the palate, with lashings of cherry, blueberry, spice and textured, grippy tannins. A big boned pinot noir made for the long haul. Drink 2023-2033.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eAaron Brasher, The Real Review - 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Bennetts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Home Hill owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_The_Bennetts_1024x1024.png?v=1714600677\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_The_Bennetts_1024x1024.png?v=1714600677\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary and Terry Bennett, the proprietors of Home Hill, look down on the vineyard from their home, pinch themselves, and wonder how their relaxing hobby farm of six rows of vines has turned into an award-winning vineyard that produces some of Australia’s highest quality Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApples were once produced on the site, along with memories of the years gone by when their three young children were placed in bulk bins to entertain themselves while they harvested their crops of apples.  Fast forward 27 years, and Home Hill is one of the most popular and well-loved destinations in the Huon Valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003eQ \u0026amp; A with Terry Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTerry, can you tell us what inspired you to turn your dream of starting a vineyard into reality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAs a farmer by trade, I grew apples for many years before turning my attention to wine. Initially I was looking for a weekend hobby, planting 6 rows of vines. This quickly turned into more than a hobby and all of my free time was taken up in the vineyard. At this point, I decided to make it a full time business and the vineyard and winery restaurant grew from there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere does the name 'Home Hill' come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eMy wife Rosemary and I were driving from Cairns to Noosa and we drove through a town called Home Hill – it was here that the name was first thought of. Our family home of many years also sits on the hill above the vineyard where we take in the views of the surrounding vines. This also seemed fitting for the name Home Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhen was the first vintage produced and can you tell us about the growth of the vineyard since then?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe first rows of vines were planted in 1992 and the first vintage produced in 1998. We’ve gradually planted an extra hectare of vines every few years, meaning that we now have over 6 hectares of vineyard. We started winning gold medals and trophies in 2000, and still continually win many awards around the country at wine shows, including international success at the Tri Nations Wine Show in 2006, taking out the Best Pinot Noir with our 2005 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your proudest moment as the founder of Home Hill?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBy far, my proudest moment has been winning the Jimmy Watson trophy for the Best 1st and 2nd Year Old Red Wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show in 2015. This is undoubtedly the most coveted and sought after award in Australia and to take it out for the 2014 Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir was one of the most memorable moments of my life. We also won the James Halliday trophy for the same wine, at the same show, which further topped off our great success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your biggest challenge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe biggest challenge has been our climate and the severe frosts in the Huon Valley in Spring which burns the shoots off the vines. We get a lot of these frosts, therefore have implemented an irrigation system which has minimised the impact considerably. Another challenge, is that our wine production is not large enough to meet the increasing demand for our wines. After winning the Jimmy Watson, we had to pull our wholesale sales nationally and focus on our local suppliers and our cellar door sales as to not run out of wine before the following years vintage was released. This is still an ongoing issue, but also a positive for Home Hill as our wines are always in high demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere do you see the vineyard going in the next ten years?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWe’ve recently bought another property with 35 acres which is in very close proximity to the Mountain River and existing vineyard. This will ensure that we have plenty of room for expansion, and access to a larger water source, making growth possible if we choose to plant more vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_3_1024x1024.png?v=1714601466\" alt=\"Home Hill winery\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_3_1024x1024.png?v=1714601466\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produces three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is surrounded by beautifully manicured vines which once was an apple orchard. Owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett planted their first vines in 1992 on the gentle slopes of the property with 0.5ha of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sylvaner. The adventure started as a hobby. Little did they know that in years to come they would have a 12 hectare vineyard. a winery and cellar door and an architecturally designed rammed earth restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is a family business. Terry and Rosemary's son Sean is the Vineyard Manager, and daughter Kelly manages the Wine Club, among a long list of duties and demands.  Rosemary's sister Gail is the Office \u0026amp; Function Manager and her niece Prue is the PR \u0026amp; Marketing Manager. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44814524088561,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home-Hill-Landslide-Pinot-Noir-2021.jpg?v=1714522921"},{"product_id":"home-hill-estate-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTrophy for Best Wine of Show - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produce three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\"There's a lot to like here. The light, gamey undertones that flit beneath the pure, wild strawberry and red and dark cherry fruits. The abundant spice and hints of leaf litter adding complexity, fine ripe tannins and a bright line of natural acidity providing cadence and verve.\"\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDave Brookes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis wine exhibits all the hall marks of its cool climate origin. Deep dark ruby in colour, with aromas of sweet red cherry, blackberries, boysenberries and perfumes of forest floor. The wine is very concentrated with good structure, the middle palate displays chocolate, almond, touch of vanilla and uplifting sweet fruit. This wine was 3% whole bunch, 20% new French oak and was oaked for 10 months. A well-balanced wine with fine texture and chalky tannins. Soft and silky on the back palate with a long elegant after taste. Cellar 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\"  \u003cstrong\u003eHome Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bright, youthful and vibrant in the glass. Lifted and pretty aromas of dark cherry, spice, sap, bramble and cola. This is a full flavoured pinot noir, cherry, brambly blue fruits, nutmeg oak, sappy spice and punchy acidity. Plenty of lush, plush and fleshy fruit, long, layered and mouthfilling. Drink 2023-2030.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eAaron Brasher, The Real Review - 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pinot noir sourced from the Huon Valley; a small proportion of whole bunches (3%), 10 months in French oak (20% new). There's a lot to like here. The light, gamey undertones that flit beneath the pure, wild strawberry and red and dark cherry fruits. The abundant spice and hints of leaf litter adding complexity, fine ripe tannins and a bright line of natural acidity providing cadence and verve.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eDave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion - 93 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTrophy for Best Wine of Show - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2023 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Bennetts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Home Hill owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_The_Bennetts_1024x1024.png?v=1714600677\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_The_Bennetts_1024x1024.png?v=1714600677\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary and Terry Bennett, the proprietors of Home Hill, look down on the vineyard from their home, pinch themselves, and wonder how their relaxing hobby farm of six rows of vines has turned into an award-winning vineyard that produces some of Australia’s highest quality Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApples were once produced on the site, along with memories of the years gone by when their three young children were placed in bulk bins to entertain themselves while they harvested their crops of apples.  Fast forward 27 years, and Home Hill is one of the most popular and well-loved destinations in the Huon Valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003eQ \u0026amp; A with Terry Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTerry, can you tell us what inspired you to turn your dream of starting a vineyard into reality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAs a farmer by trade, I grew apples for many years before turning my attention to wine. Initially I was looking for a weekend hobby, planting 6 rows of vines. This quickly turned into more than a hobby and all of my free time was taken up in the vineyard. At this point, I decided to make it a full time business and the vineyard and winery restaurant grew from there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere does the name 'Home Hill' come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eMy wife Rosemary and I were driving from Cairns to Noosa and we drove through a town called Home Hill – it was here that the name was first thought of. Our family home of many years also sits on the hill above the vineyard where we take in the views of the surrounding vines. This also seemed fitting for the name Home Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhen was the first vintage produced and can you tell us about the growth of the vineyard since then?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe first rows of vines were planted in 1992 and the first vintage produced in 1998. We’ve gradually planted an extra hectare of vines every few years, meaning that we now have over 6 hectares of vineyard. We started winning gold medals and trophies in 2000, and still continually win many awards around the country at wine shows, including international success at the Tri Nations Wine Show in 2006, taking out the Best Pinot Noir with our 2005 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your proudest moment as the founder of Home Hill?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBy far, my proudest moment has been winning the Jimmy Watson trophy for the Best 1st and 2nd Year Old Red Wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show in 2015. This is undoubtedly the most coveted and sought after award in Australia and to take it out for the 2014 Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir was one of the most memorable moments of my life. We also won the James Halliday trophy for the same wine, at the same show, which further topped off our great success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your biggest challenge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe biggest challenge has been our climate and the severe frosts in the Huon Valley in Spring which burns the shoots off the vines. We get a lot of these frosts, therefore have implemented an irrigation system which has minimised the impact considerably. Another challenge, is that our wine production is not large enough to meet the increasing demand for our wines. After winning the Jimmy Watson, we had to pull our wholesale sales nationally and focus on our local suppliers and our cellar door sales as to not run out of wine before the following years vintage was released. This is still an ongoing issue, but also a positive for Home Hill as our wines are always in high demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere do you see the vineyard going in the next ten years?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWe’ve recently bought another property with 35 acres which is in very close proximity to the Mountain River and existing vineyard. This will ensure that we have plenty of room for expansion, and access to a larger water source, making growth possible if we choose to plant more vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_3_1024x1024.png?v=1714601466\" alt=\"Home Hill winery\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_3_1024x1024.png?v=1714601466\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produces three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is surrounded by beautifully manicured vines which once was an apple orchard. Owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett planted their first vines in 1992 on the gentle slopes of the property with 0.5ha of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sylvaner. The adventure started as a hobby. Little did they know that in years to come they would have a 12 hectare vineyard. a winery and cellar door and an architecturally designed rammed earth restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is a family business. Terry and Rosemary's son Sean is the Vineyard Manager, and daughter Kelly manages the Wine Club, among a long list of duties and demands.  Rosemary's sister Gail is the Office \u0026amp; Function Manager and her niece Prue is the PR \u0026amp; Marketing Manager. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44819092144369,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home-Hill-Estate-Pinot-Noir-2021_d3f5ad0e-2a9c-4c96-b3fe-366c2e6659ea.jpg?v=1714706833"},{"product_id":"home-hill-landslide-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Home Hill Landslide Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTrophy for Champion Wine of Show - 2025 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 Australian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 Rutherglen Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 Rutherglen Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Southern Tasmania's Home Hill is one of the leaders in redefining the boundaries of world class pinot in Australia.\"  James Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produce three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe bouquet is intensely fragrant; red and dark cherry fruits, strawberry, sweet spice and gentle oak aromas immediately leap from the glass. The juicy palate explodes with berry flavours, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ewith a slice of sweet spice and forest floor adding complexity. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHarmonious and pure in the mouth. Lovely stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"  Nick Munday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fruit for the Landslide comes from the newest vineyard on the Estate, which is planted to Clones 777 and 2051. In the Huon Valley, they both express highly perfumed, red\/black cherry fruit. Fruit is hand-picked, destemmed into open top fermenters and pressed into 10% new French oak barrels for 8 - 9 months. The clones are fermented separately and blended post élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eThe name Landslide comes from a landslip that occurred on our property thirty years ago. Dark ruby in colour with aromas of dark chocolate, dark cherries, damson plums \u0026amp;,liquorice. The middle palate has bright acidity, \u0026amp; seductive berry flavours. Juicy in the mouth with rich sweet fruit \u0026amp; spice. Easy drinking, gentle soft tannins \u0026amp; a long layered silky finish. The wine has been on oak for 8 months.  This elegant Pinot Noir will cellar up to 7 years.\" \u003cstrong\u003e Home Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe bouquet is intensely fragrant; red and dark cherry fruits, strawberry, sweet spice and gentle oak aromas immediately leap from the glass. The juicy palate  explodes with berry flavours, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003ewith a slice of sweet spice and forest floor adding complexity. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHarmonious and pure in the mouth. Lovely stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Drink 2023-2033.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eNick Munday, Canterbury Wines - 96 points and Special Value Wine  \u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e 2025 - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-2021fb4f=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRutherglen Wine Show 2025 - 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrophy for \u003cspan\u003eChampion Wine of Show\u003c\/span\u003e - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Red Wine - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eRutherglen Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrophy for Best Pinot Noir - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eRutherglen Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian \u0026amp; New Zealand Boutique Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eAustralian Single Vineyard Wine Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold Medal - 2025 \u003cspan\u003eRutherglen Wine Show\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Value Wine – Canterbury Wines  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f9e00c;\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Bennetts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Home Hill owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_The_Bennetts_1024x1024.png?v=1714600677\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary and Terry Bennett, the proprietors of Home Hill, look down on the vineyard from their home, pinch themselves, and wonder how their relaxing hobby farm of six rows of vines has turned into an award-winning vineyard that produces some of Australia’s highest quality Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApples were once produced on the site, along with memories of the years gone by when their three young children were placed in bulk bins to entertain themselves while they harvested their crops of apples.  Fast forward 27 years, and Home Hill is one of the most popular and well-loved destinations in the Huon Valley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\"\u003eQ \u0026amp; A with Terry Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTerry, can you tell us what inspired you to turn your dream of starting a vineyard into reality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAs a farmer by trade, I grew apples for many years before turning my attention to wine. Initially I was looking for a weekend hobby, planting 6 rows of vines. This quickly turned into more than a hobby and all of my free time was taken up in the vineyard. At this point, I decided to make it a full time business and the vineyard and winery restaurant grew from there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere does the name 'Home Hill' come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eMy wife Rosemary and I were driving from Cairns to Noosa and we drove through a town called Home Hill – it was here that the name was first thought of. Our family home of many years also sits on the hill above the vineyard where we take in the views of the surrounding vines. This also seemed fitting for the name Home Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhen was the first vintage produced and can you tell us about the growth of the vineyard since then?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe first rows of vines were planted in 1992 and the first vintage produced in 1998. We’ve gradually planted an extra hectare of vines every few years, meaning that we now have over 6 hectares of vineyard. We started winning gold medals and trophies in 2000, and still continually win many awards around the country at wine shows, including international success at the Tri Nations Wine Show in 2006, taking out the Best Pinot Noir with our 2005 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your proudest moment as the founder of Home Hill?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eBy far, my proudest moment has been winning the Jimmy Watson trophy for the Best 1st and 2nd Year Old Red Wine at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show in 2015. This is undoubtedly the most coveted and sought after award in Australia and to take it out for the 2014 Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir was one of the most memorable moments of my life. We also won the James Halliday trophy for the same wine, at the same show, which further topped off our great success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhat has been your biggest challenge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eThe biggest challenge has been our climate and the severe frosts in the Huon Valley in Spring which burns the shoots off the vines. We get a lot of these frosts, therefore have implemented an irrigation system which has minimised the impact considerably. Another challenge, is that our wine production is not large enough to meet the increasing demand for our wines. After winning the Jimmy Watson, we had to pull our wholesale sales nationally and focus on our local suppliers and our cellar door sales as to not run out of wine before the following years vintage was released. This is still an ongoing issue, but also a positive for Home Hill as our wines are always in high demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWhere do you see the vineyard going in the next ten years?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eWe’ve recently bought another property with 35 acres which is in very close proximity to the Mountain River and existing vineyard. This will ensure that we have plenty of room for expansion, and access to a larger water source, making growth possible if we choose to plant more vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home_Hill_3_1024x1024.png?v=1714601466\" alt=\"Home Hill winery\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill, located in the picturesque Huon Valley just 30 minutes from Hobart, is Tasmania's most awarded winery. Home Hill's exemplary pinot noirs are consistent multi-trophy winners at the ultra-competitive Tasmanian Wine Show and their Reserve Pinot Noir took out the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Home Hill produces three tiers of pinot; the Landslide Pinot Noir, Estate Pinot Noir and Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is surrounded by beautifully manicured vines which once was an apple orchard. Owners Rosemary and Terry Bennett planted their first vines in 1992 on the gentle slopes of the property with 0.5ha of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sylvaner. The adventure started as a hobby. Little did they know that in years to come they would have a 12 hectare vineyard. a winery and cellar door and an architecturally designed rammed earth restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eHome Hill is a family business. Terry and Rosemary's son Sean is the Vineyard Manager, and daughter Kelly manages the Wine Club, among a long list of duties and demands.  Rosemary's sister Gail is the Office \u0026amp; Function Manager and her niece Prue is the PR \u0026amp; Marketing Manager. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740639969521,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Home-Hill-Landslide-Pinot-Noir-2024-wotm.jpg?v=1770006315"}],"url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/collections\/home-hill-wines.oembed","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}