2025 Chatto Lutruwita Pinot Noir

Lutruwita is Jim Chatto’s high-definition snapshot of Tasmania. While he’s famous for his single-site Huon Valley wines, this is a blend of no less than seven clones across the Huon, Coal, and Derwent Valleys, Pipers River, and the East Coast. It’s a massive undertaking that pulls the best traits from across the island into one bottle - the structure of the south, the spice of the east, and the succulent fruit of the north.

The 2025 season was a winner for Tassie. A wet spring set up healthy yields, while a warm, dry run into harvest allowed the fruit to reach full maturity without losing its edge. Jim kept the winemaking instinctive: handpicked fruit, 10% whole bunches for a bit of lift, and just 15% new French oak. It hasn't been forced; it’s a medium-bodied Pinot that relies on intensity and focus rather than sheer weight.

It’s remarkably detailed. You get classic Tassie elegance - red and black forest fruits and crushed florals, backed by a savoury, spiced undertone. The tannins are fine and detailed, giving the wine a slight frame that belies its "entry-level" status. It’s plush, expressive, and has the effortless flow that has made Chatto one of the most chased labels in the country.

94 points
"An impressively fragrant and delicious amalgam of pinot noir sourced from across the breadth of Tasmania... Airy and showing plenty of detail, with a fine, minerally line and abundant energy. All in all, a wonderfully composed snapshot of Tasmanian subregions."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)