What an adorable place!…read more My nickname is 'Puddleduck', so of course on the way back to Hobart from visiting Richmond I had to stop in and visit this winery. And I'm so glad we did! The first thing that welcomes you is a giant sign letting you know you're welcome to 'Reverse BYO' - that is that you bring the food and they'll provide the wine. A great idea and muchly appreciated, as if you're on a budget you'll have more to spend on wines! The setting for this winery can only be described as idyllic - the main building sits on the edge of a dam and has a deck outside. We happened to visit on a perfect day and sat for a while in the sunshine on the deck watching the various water birds. There's a beautiful grassed area with chairs and tables and even a children's playground and a big area for the kids to run around and let off steam. There were a few families enjoying lunch and a few drinks and I love that they cater to families so well. We opted for the $5 wine tasting at the bar - there is also an option for a $15 sit down tasting or a $25 one which includes a cheese platter. All of those costs are deducted if you choose to purchase a bottle. My favourite was the Pinot Noir which smelled and tasted amazing. They also have all these options available as a cider tasting too! The guy who was serving welcomed us enthusiastically when we arrived and told us a bit about tastings etc. He also apologised and told us that the service may be a little slower because he was running the show on his own. This is a family business and his mum had an appointment so was unable to help out that day. I appreciated the forewarning and preemptive apology but it was not needed - the service was great. When we went to pay for our tasting he even offered them for free as he felt like he had not been able to be as attentive to us as he wanted to be! I absolutely loved my time at Puddleduck and will endeavour to visit whenever I am back in Hobart. It's well worth the drive from the city!

I absolutely love Puddleduck to bits. My first visit was their first weekend open with essentially…read morejust a little hut by the pond and the paint still drying - I've been coming back ever since and watching the place grow into the wonderful business it is now. The 'shop' is still a fairly small building by the pond (major extension coming this year) but with a lots of outdoor seating around the water either under umbrellas on the grass or under the marquee. The Puddleduck wines are great (do NOT miss out on trying Bubbleduck) and you can kick back whilst working through the wine list with a cheese platter made up of 'wicked' cheeses produced just down the road. Don't want cheese? No problem! Puddleduck allows 'reverse BYO'. You bring whatever picnic food you want and they supply the wine! Puddleduck makes a great wine tasting stop along the Coal Valley route, but if the weather is good I recommend putting aside an afternoon and relaxing - the whole business is a family affair and it feels like it, with warm friendly service that makes you feel instantly like old friends. Other important notes about Puddleduck; you can meet internationally famous 'wine dog' Basil and his cohorts Polly and Sybil. You can also meet Lucky the duck (and all of his friends if they are feeling sociable and you can adopt your very one vine!

Take a table with views over vineyards, Pitt Water and out to sea, and you are immediately…read moretransported to a pastoral paradise. Excellent service from the wait staff and delicious wines. The main event at Frogmore Creek is the food; make no mistake, the menu here is worthy of multiple hats. An expert construction of local produce, attention to detail is the order of the day here and I feel the chefs deserve a huge amount of praise.

Had a wonderful lunch here in a beautiful setting. We grazed…read moreon several delights paired with wine from the winery and had a wonderful experience.

Stumbled into the small beach town of Bicheno this place was exactly what I call a pleasant…read moresurprise. Curated and modern, the farm shed offered all Tassie wines, artistic creations and of course tasting! The host was so sweet and attentive. Highly recommend before your wineglass bay hike!

From the owner: The Farm Shed East Coast Wine Centre at Bicheno is THE place to discover the wines from all the…read morevineyards in Tasmania's East Coast Wine Region. Every day, 24 wines are available for guided tastings and to enjoy by the glass. It also offers work by local fine artists and designers.

Wow what a find. This is in a really cool century old cabin. It's know as a new up and comer in…read moreAustralia. They are an expert Pinot noir house and their estate blend is really incredible. It's part of a very old family holdings. And they are in fact the second oldest family business in Tasmania. They have nice white whites but the Pinot noirs are where they really shine. Incredible complexity with a rich almost tobacco flavor with a wonderful finish are the result. They are a small producer and even their high volume run is only 4,000 bottles. The staff there is super friendly and if you are lucky and are from Australia join their wine club and get a nice instance discount.

Five stars for the setting alone! My family and I came on a Wednesday in February and it was very…read morecalm. The wines were tasty. We seem to enjoy the Tasmanian bubbles the most everywhere we go. The charcuterie board was good but it was a bit overpriced for the size and quality. Oysters at a very good price though. Definitely a spot worth stopping. Oh and for my 4 year old the large open grass space complete with a kinda of things to play with which was a great added bonus

Beautiful grounds! Too bad it was raining when we stopped by as I could tell that it would have…read morebeen gorgeous in fair weather. But the tasting room was nice and cozy and the staff were all friendly. We had some delicious oysters along with our wine tasting.

Omg I can not rave about the food here enough. This is by far one of the best meals I've ever had…read more The wine is amazing. The food is amazing and the presentation and staff are first class

John was super helpful in the beautiful tasting room. What an incredibly beautiful parcel of land!…read moreThis winery is one of the most beautiful I have seen on any continent with the incredible water views in the back! It is majestic. The winery has spared no expense on the furnishings and upkeep of the buildings where one would taste, have a meal or an event. John shared a variety of fantastic wines and then we chose the Syrah to sip on. It was mesmerizing to sit on the couch facing the winery where we sipped and took in the beauty. If you are interested in wine tasting in the region, this is a very "personal touch" vineyard where you will get an intimate and memorable experience. Too bad they do not ship to the US! :(

We decided to stop by two wineries on the way to Bicheno. Spring Vale Vineyards was the first one…read more It's in some very cool digs. The tastings are done right in the original convict built building. Very classy with a bit of a rustic feel to it. Wine tastings are free AND unlimited. Talk about dangerous! There was a mix of reds and whites that we sampled. The host was engaging and knowledgeable. Cool that they have a bin end specials ($28.00 to 30.00 AUD) for bottles that were slight imperfect. They even let us sample a few of their grapes that were on the counter. - Spring Vale rose 2017 ($30.00 AUD) - we bought a bottle for our friend as they liked the rose the best. Cool little winery with some good wines to try.

Great spot. Make sure you go there in season, as they are closed during the cooler months. We have…read moretried to get there a few times and every time we drive passed they were closed. Maybe too early in the week? Not sure. Our host was the son of the owner and he allowed us to have a small taste of all the list they have with a few more expensive selections. Our Favourite is the Sparkling Merlot and it's the only one produced in Tassie. Bought 1/2 dozen and love it. It's an interesting place as they have a reverse BYO policy. How many people know about that?. We will definitely do it next time. The idea is you can bring in your own food and buy their wines to sit out the back in a nice area and enjoy!