Iconic fine wine brands increase investment in Tasmania

The family behind fine wine brands Jansz Tasmania and Dalrymple Vineyard has consolidated
its investment in Tasmania, today announcing the purchase of around 300 hectares of land in
the Coal River Valley near Hobart.

Comprising two titles, the site includes the original Frogmore Creek Vineyard on Brinktop Road,
Penna, as well as adjacent land on the east face of Mount Lord.

Established by Tony and Joyce Scherer, Frogmore Creek Vineyard consists of 40 hectares of
mature, high quality vineyard, mainly planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

It will be renamed Jansz “Parish” Vineyard, with the fruit finding an immediate home in Jansz
Tasmania’s premium sparkling wines crafted by winemaker Natalie Fryar.

Selected sites on the second title, which has significant conservation value, will be planted to
Pinot Noir specifically for Dalrymple Vineyard, which is mainly focused on great quality Pinot.

The new 10 ha vineyard will be known as Dalrymple “Mount Lord” Vineyard and managed by
vigneron Peter Caldwell.

“For many months our Tasmanian team has been quietly scoping the southern regions of the
isle, on the lookout for high-class vineyard sites to augment the wines being produced from our
existing Jansz Tasmania and Dalrymple vineyards at Pipers River,” said proprietor Robert Hill-
Smith.

“We have always had a plan to grow the profile of Jansz in selected cities across the world and
this site will give us a much needed quality fruit source.

“We are thrilled to have purchased the vineyard from Tony and Joyce Scherer, who established
Frogmore Creek in 1996 and have been managing it, and the surrounding landscape,
sustainably ever since.”

Approximately one-quarter of the land has been maintained under a voluntary conservation
covenant, ensuring the long term protection of several rare and endangered plant species,
including the purple coral pea (Hardenbergia violacea).

“Tony and Joyce’s sustainability practices mirror our own values, as set out in our sustainable
winemaking and growing programmes,” Mr Hill-Smith said.

“We are dedicated to continuing the conservation work established so well by Tony and Joyce,
who will be our neighbours. And we look forward to continuing our friendship with them and
seeking their advice.”
Robert Hill- Smith.