The Ninth Island vineyard is one of Tasmania’s most spectacular vineyard sites, set in the beautiful Tamar Valley, with mountain backdrops and avenues of 100 year old oak trees on the banks of kanamaluka/the Tamar river. The manicured vineyard enjoys both the morning and afternoon sun as well as black cracking clay soils which offer a steady supply of moisture and nourishment to the vines.
Our close-knit team in the winery is led by Chief Winemaker Luke Whittle. Luke's career in wine began in New Zealand, working part-time in a West Auckland winery in 2007 while completing a degree in Wine Science at the University of Auckland. After several vintages in New Zealand, Luke made the move to Central Victoria to work with the Balgownie Estate in 2011.
Having gained experience in vintage wine making in Canada and Germany, Luke was drawn to Pipers Brook and Tasmania for vintage 2015 to pursue an ever-growing passion for cool climate wines. Luke returned in 2016 and was appointed as Senior Winemaker with Pipers Brook Vineyard. In 2019, Luke was appointed Chief Winemaker and oversees the portfolio of wines for Kreglinger Wine Estates.
ABN: 69 167 820 304
LC: 57703324
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