Warehouse
Deadline
September 22, 2026
Judging
Date
November 11, 2026
Winners
Announcement
November 26, 2026
Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2024
96 Points
Riesling / Johannisberg Riesling / Rheinriesling / Klingelberger
Vintage 2024
93 Points
Chardonnay
Vintage 2024
92 Points
Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2024
91 Points
Chardonnay
Vintage 2024
90 Points
Pinot gris / Pinot grigio
Vintage 2024
81 Points
Mewstone & hughes & hughes
Flowerpot, Tasmania
We’re a family-owned winery founded by brothers Matthew and Jonathan (Jonny) Hughes, based at our coastal vineyard in Flowerpot, southern Tasmania. Established in 2011 on the banks of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Mewstone has grown to 5.5 hectares and is now planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
Jonny, our winemaker, draws on experience from across Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and Canada. His philosophy is low intervention — wild ferments, gentle handling, no unnecessary additions, and bottling unfined and unfiltered where possible.
Mewstone wines are estate-grown and made entirely from our Flowerpot vineyard. They are defined by precision, texture, and longevity — a reflection of site, season, and structure. Small production, premium positioning, and a deep connection to place underpin the range.
hughes & hughes is our multi-regional label, focused on energy, texture, and drinkability. Sourced from top growers across Tasmania, these wines are wild fermented and carefully handled to retain clarity and freshness. Alongside core varietals, the range includes small-batch single-site and lo-fi releases — bright, modern, and expressive.