Tasmanian wine community reflects on a year of awards and achievements

On Tuesday 20 October, the Tasmanian wine community celebrated its achievements at the 2026 Tassie Wine Stars event. Joe Chromy AO was inducted as a new Wine Tasmania Life Member “in recognition of his significant and long-term contribution to the Tasmanian wine sector”. Wine Tasmania said his incredible life story is well-known and celebrated in the Tassie wine community, including his development of Rochecombe, Heemskerk, Jansz, Tamar Ridge and Josef Chromy Wines. Terry Bennett of Home Hill Wines was announced as the 2026 Wine Tasmania Legend “for his significant and continuing contribution to Tasmanian wine, particularly Pinot Noir viticulture and as reflected in Home Hill being one of the island’s most awarded wine producers”.