Our second winery stop (out of five) was at Providence Vineyards. It's claim to fame is that it's…read morethe oldest vineyard in Tasmania. It was only a few minutes away from our first winery so we decided to stop for a visit. We dropped in on a Monday afternoon (around 12:15pm) and were the only patrons. Their setup is a little more old school with no description sheets. Instead, the host first gave a background on each bottle then further insight while we drank each tasting. He was an older fellow but I liked his old school style. He was very into pairing food with wine. Wine tastings are $5.00 AUD/person but the fee is waived if you buy a bottle. There was 6 tastings available so obviously we tried them all. Interestingly, they have all the wines set up to come out of a tap. He also didn't bother to change our glass or rinse it when we switched from white to reds. - 2017 Providence "monet" riesling - 2016 Providence "monet" riesling - this was my favourite of the two rieslings and out of all the wines we tasted. Less sweet than the 2017 but much smoother and with a better finish. - 2013 Providence "miguet" chardonnay - 2008 Providence cécile pinot rosé - 2011 Providence pinot noir - 2012 Providence "miguet" pinot noir If you're into old school, traditional wines, then Providence Vineyards is your spot.

Our third winery stop (out of five) was at Pipers Brook Vineyard. It shares the same vineyard area…read moreas Jansz (they specialize in bubbly/sparkling wines). We dropped in on a Monday afternoon (around 1:15pm). The inside has a spacious tasting room (with even a few stools to sit at) and a cute courtyard with bean bags. Too bad their restaurant was currently being renovated but there's a food truck outside (open from Friday to Sunday). The only food they had was a cheese box ($22.50 AUD). Wine tastings are $5.00 AUD/person but you can try whatever you'd like from the list. They only had one that we couldn't try because it was sold out. Tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle. There's Ninth Island, Pipers Brook and Kreglinger wines; a total of 15 wines. Both hosts were friendly and gave a nice description of each wine. We ended up sampling 8 wines. - NV Ninth Island sparkling - our first one turned out to be our favourite. We bought a bottle ($25.00 AUD). Quite reasonable for a sparkling. - 2015 Pipers Brook vintage sparkling - 2007 Kreglinger rosé sparkling - 2017 Pipers Brook sauvignon blanc "fumé" - 2016 Pipers Brook gewurtztraminer - 2017 Pipers Brook rose - 2017 Ninth Island rose - 2015 Pipers Brook "The Lyre" pinot noir Nice spot and plenty of variety in their wines to select from.

A delightful smalL, winery on the Tamar valley wine route owned by two families and serving high…read morequality premium wine. I found this place while researching online on lots of "best of" list and given the name we just had to try it out. I went online and decided to make a reservation for lunch-by prebooking a meat/cheese platter for noon-while not required, a good idea during weekends or other busy times. I ended up asking them to move the time back the evening prior and was surprised to get an email response at like 9 pm really quickly saying "sure, no problem." It was really nice of them and it shows the involvement of the owners/family members. We tasted quite a few wines including two sparklers (one rose), sauv blanc, Pinot Gris (fav), Riesling, Chardonnay, two pinots, and even a late harvest Riesling which the only make if conditions are right. We sat outside in the brilliant sunshine looking out to the Vineyard nibbling on the fruit, cheese and meat while one of the owners brought us the various wines. We spent around 90 minutes. It was great learning about the property and their wines and I'd buy any of the wines if available in the U.S.

Great spot for wine tasting an an antipasto platter. Relaxed environment with ample seating on the…read moredeck or fields in with full views of the vineyard and surrounds.

Our fourth winery stop (out of five) was at the new digs (opened in mid December 2017) of Clover…read moreHill Vineyard. We hadn't even planned to check out CH but one of the other wine hosts recommended it to us. Spoiler alert: this should be in the #1 spot for Tamar Valley. We dropped in on a Monday afternoon (around 2:15pm). This is easily the most beautiful winery we've been to in Australia! The view is sublime and the space is spacious with comfy lounge chairs/couches/bean chairs and blankets. A very cozy, relaxing vibe. Wine tastings are complimentary and you can sample from their whole range. They had a mix of 5 sparkling, 4 whites and 2 reds. Yes, you can try all 11 like we did. Even if you don't think that you will like a particular wine...trust me, just do it. Our wine communicator, Ian (as he called his role), was incredibly knowledgeable and one of the best we've come across. Great pace, understanding and ability to interact with different customers. He knows his craft well. It was a one man show. He even made up a cheese platter ($30.00 AUD) fresh for a group of four. They only have cheese platters on weekdays and tapas on weekends. Didn't see a real food menu. - Clover Hill Tasmanian cuvée NV - Clover Hill blanc de blancs cuvée exceptionelle 2011 - Clover Hill vintage brut 2013 - Clover Hill Tasmanian cuvée rosé NV - Clover Hill brut rosé cuvée exceptionelle 2013 - Estate pinot gris 2017 - Estate sauvignon blanc 2016 - this was our favourite. We got a bottle ($30.00 AUD). I don't know how but all the estate and single vineyard bottles smelt unbelievable. - Estate chardonnay 2016 - Single vineyard chardonnay 2016 - Estate pinot noir 2015 - Single vineyard pinot noir 2016 Fantastic, luscious wines, pristine views and unbelievable service. Our favourite winery out of all the ones we visited in Australia and New Zealand. A must visit for all you winos.

During our stay in Tasmania, we were fortunate to visit a number of great wineries. None of the…read moreothers could compare to the friendly and knowledgeable staff we encountered, the incredible food we enjoyed or the sparkling wines we loved at Clover Hill Vineyard. The views from their outdoor dining area were breathtaking and only enhanced our experience at this beautiful winery. Thanks to all for making us feel so welcome.

Our first winery stop (out of five) was at Leaning Church Vineyard. Cute name; it's named after the…read morechurch they have on site for weddings. They do wine, whisky, food and a Sunday BBQ. We dropped in on a Monday afternoon right around noon. The host is incredibly friendly and genuine. He gave good details on the wine and even poked fun at their own wine descriptions. He said not to take them too seriously and that it didn't matter; either you like the wine or you don't. Couldn't agree more myself. Wine tastings are complimentary. They had a summer sale on their sauvignon blanc for $22.00 AUD (regularly $30.00 AUD). Pretty good but we had limited space in our bags. They also do a whisky tasting ($15.00 AUD) where they were showcasing three types of Hellyers Road Whisky. Interesting. For food, there's a black chalkboard with half a dozen options available. - 2016 vintage sparkling - 2016 sauvignon blanc - 2016 chardonnay - 2016 sweet riesling - 2016 pinot noir A bit off the beaten path but with that you get a less touristy spot. Decent wines.

5-star country service. That means personable, informative and generous. A real delight…read more Interesting selection of wines and this vineyard also showcases Lark Distillery Whiskey. Likewise, you can try the Leaning Church wines at Lark Hill if you are in Hobart. The added attraction of this place is that it's off the beaten track, set high on a hill surrounded by incredible views. They've established themselves as a location for weddings and receptions, with, you guessed it, a leaning church on site, manicured grounds and an expansive marquee to cater for your reception. They are [business] married with nearby Lilydale Larder, so any food available there, is also available here, if you order ahead. Cheese platters always available, without pre-ordering. Less crowds and a far nicer outlook here (than at the Larder). Highly recommend this place.

Lovely and scenic spot for wine tasting with a lot of different choices for your tastings.read more

Traveling from Oregon, USA wine country to Tasmania, Melbourne and Western Australia. The half…read moredozen Holm Oak wines we tasted were outstanding across the board, each according to their varietal. This was the only Australian winery that had such a uniformly excellent presentation. Kudos to the Holm Oak winemaker! Fiona, our host, was knowledgeable and incredibly personable. She was both professional and fun. She knew her stuff but wasn't afraid to say when we were bouncing against the boundaries of her experience, or ours. Fiona made our day. Our only regrets are that we can't easily return or get Holm Oak wines here at home.

What a great find! And a lovely spot to take in the views of the vineyard whilst enjoying one of…read moretheir wines. The reds weren't to my liking, but the whites were great. They offer free shipping for certain bottle purchases and a discount when buying 6 or more. It had a great feel about it and they managed a very big table beautifully. The staff were very knowledgeable on their wines and offered guidance when requested. It has a quite relaxing feel about it with a very large carpark area. It would be great to enjoy a bottle and relax soaking up the views in the outside area. Enjoy.

We reserved a spot for a tour of the facility. Ella was our tour guide and she rocked. You start in…read morethe bar learning about the ingredients of their beer. Head outside and learn about the history of the brewery and what the street looked like in the 1800s. Next head into the brewery to see where they store the ingredients, how they mix their recipes, and how it eventually gets bottled and ready for shipping. The robots were cool to watch as they moved legs, aligned cases, and wrapped pallets. At the end, you get to taste three beers. We tried St George, Red, and Green. They were all served from the tap and super chilled. I loved them all. Great summer bees for sure. Thanks, Ella, for a great tour! (No pics inside the brewing area, but snapped one outside).

Fred and I recently took a tour of the brewery. Reservations are recommended and I paid about USD…read more30 for a complete tour of the Brewery, and a lot of sample beer at the end. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the tasting complex itself was roomy and well appointed. I especially enjoyed the historical exhibits, available seating outside, some cool souvenirs (notably the tea towel), and chatting with a nice couple from Adelaide. I would have stayed longer, but Fred was ready to go.