Believe the hype: Tasting Tasmania with Tolpuddle

Tasmania and Tolpuddle

Believe the hype: Tasting Tasmania with Tolpuddle is a London event from 67 Pall Mall that puts Tolpuddle Vineyard in Coal River Valley, Tasmania, at the centre of the discussion.

The event material highlights Tasmania’s small share of Australian wine production, along with its larger share of value, and points to the island’s cool maritime climate as a strong fit for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Tolpuddle Vineyard itself was planted in 1988.

The wines on the list

The tasting covers Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Coal River Valley, with vintages listed across 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2025 for both varieties. The page says the presenters will share wines from the last decade.

The people presenting it

Michael Hill-Smith AM MW and Adam Wadewitz are named in the event material. Hill-Smith is identified as the first Australian to qualify as a Master of Wine, the co-founder of Shaw + Smith, MMAD Vineyard, and Tolpuddle Vineyard, and the co-chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Adam Wadewitz is described as chief winemaker who joined Shaw + Smith in 2013, later taking on quality and sustainability initiatives and transitions toward organic practices. He is now joint CEO and chief winemaker across Shaw + Smith, MMAD Vineyard, and Tolpuddle Vineyard.

Where it is

The event is organized by 67 Pall Mall and listed at 67 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ES, United Kingdom.