Chatto Wines

Chatto Wines is an Australian estate producer focused entirely on Pinot Noir from Tasmania's finest cool-climate vineyard regions. The producer works from owned and leased vineyards across Tasmania, retaining control over the entire winemaking process—from grape selection through to bottling. This estate approach means consistent quality, careful vineyard management, and wines that genuinely reflect their terroir. If you want to understand what modern Tasmanian Pinot can deliver, Chatto's range is the starting point.

About Chatto Wines

Chatto Wines operates as a true estate producer, which gives them a commercial and quality advantage many rivals lack. Estate production means the winery controls every decision from vine to bottle: how fruit is grown, when it's harvested, how it's sorted, and which barrels it spends time in. This control extends across multiple Tasmanian vineyard sites—Huon Valley, Pipers River, and Tasmania's broader cool regions—each chosen for their ability to ripen Pinot Noir slowly and develop complexity.

The producer's philosophy centres on low-yield viticulture and minimal intervention in the winery. Careful sorting of harvested fruit is standard practice, not an exception. This attention to detail at harvest translates directly into the finished wine: cleaner aromatics, better colour stability, and wines that age gracefully. Tasmania's cool maritime climate is ideal for this approach—the long growing season allows the grapes to develop flavour intensity without excessive alcohol, which suits Pinot Noir's delicate balance perfectly.

By focusing exclusively on one variety across multiple estate sites, Chatto has built deep knowledge of how each vineyard expresses Pinot Noir. The result is a range of wines that compete seriously with Burgundy-influenced producers, yet carry the distinctive cool-climate character that only Tasmania can deliver. Each vineyard site contributes its own voice: Huon Valley's darker fruit and structure, Pipers River's elegance, and the broader Tasmania appellations' perfumed generosity.

Chatto Wines Wines in Our Collection

The Chatto range showcases six distinct Pinot Noirs, each from a specific Tasmanian site. The 2024 Intrigue Huon Valley (95pts James Suckling) and 2024 Franklinii Huon Valley (95pts James Suckling, 4/5 Vivino) offer similar ambition from the same region, each showing different vineyard character within the valley.

For a lighter, more approachable expression, the 2024 Bird Pipers River (94pts James Suckling, 4.1 Vivino) delivers Pinot's perfumed side without heaviness—ideal if you want complexity without power. The Lutruwita Tasmania bottlings (2023 vintage: 94pts James Suckling; 2024: 92pts The Wine Front and Jasper Morris) represent the broader Tasmania appellation, offering the producer's accessible entry point while maintaining estate quality standards. These are wines that work equally well as standalone pours or alongside food, depending on the vintage depth you choose.

Food Pairing

Chatto's lighter, perfumed Pinots—especially Pipers River and the Tasmania-designated bottlings—pair beautifully with duck breast, salmon, and game birds where you want bright acidity to cut through richness. The structured Huon Valley wines handle beef better, particularly beef with mushroom sauces or red wine reductions. Consider the island and the freshness of the vintage: cooler years suit Mediterranean herbs and tomato-based dishes; riper vintages work with roasted vegetables and aged cheese.

What makes Chatto Wines different from other Tasmanian producers?

Chatto is an estate producer controlling vineyards and winemaking completely. They focus exclusively on Pinot Noir across multiple Tasmanian sites, using low-yield viticulture and careful fruit sorting to ensure consistent quality from vine to bottle.

Which Chatto wine should I buy if I want to age it?

The 2024 Isle Huon Valley (96pts) and 2024 Intrigue Huon Valley (95pts) are structured, age-worthy expressions. Huon Valley generally shows more depth and cellaring potential than Tasmania regional bottlings.

Are all Chatto wines Pinot Noir?

Yes. Chatto focuses exclusively on Pinot Noir across their estate vineyards in Tasmania's cool regions, including Huon Valley, Pipers River, and broader Tasmania appellations.

Who makes Chatto Wines?

Chatto Wines is an Australian estate producer based in Tasmania. They operate owned and leased vineyards across multiple Tasmanian regions—Huon Valley, Pipers River, and broader cool-climate areas—retaining complete control from grape selection through bottling.

What style of wine does Chatto make?

Chatto makes exclusively Pinot Noir from Tasmania's cool-climate vineyards. The wines are light and perfumed, developed through low-yield viticulture and minimal winery intervention. The 2024 Isle Huon Valley scored 96 points, exemplifying their quality.

How much does Chatto wine cost?

Chatto Pinot Noirs range between £42 and £68.80. Entry-level Lutruwita bottlings start at £42–£43, while premium single-vineyard releases like Isle and Intrigue reach £62–£68.80. A Burgundy-influenced Savigny-lès-Beaune is also stocked at £87.90.