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.

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!

My. My. My. Domaine A has some damn delicious wine…read more If you are so fortunate as to visit this place, pay whatever fee within reason to taste all of the Domain A wines. In a recent visit, I had amazing service where I got the full story of the winery and tasted some of the best wine in the world.

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! :(