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GLENELG ESTATE
Six Generations of Tasmanian Farming.
One Standard: Excellence
Glenelg Estate is a premier grape producer located in the heart of Tasmania’s Upper Derwent Valley. Blending six generations of agricultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, we provide Australia’s leading winemakers with the high-quality, cool-climate fruit necessary to craft high quality wines.
While our story began in 1828 with an initial 1000-acre grant and the establishment of a historic merino flock, today the Downie family has turned its focus to the vine. From our historic sandstone homestead, we manage a progressive farming enterprise where tradition informs every harvest. Though sheep still graze our land through local lease arrangements, our passion and precision are dedicated to producing the finest premium grapes in the state for our customers and for our own wine label (coming very soon!).
Our vineyard is set on the sloping hills in the Derwent Valley. The Derwent River is only kilometres away and provides a reliable fresh water supply. The stable summers, cool winters and free draining soil of the Derwent Valley allow us to produce reliable high quality fruit.
