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10 Wineries & Vineyards in Tasmania That You Shouldn't Miss
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Craigow Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Craigow Vineyard is a picturesque 11 hectare vineyard at Cambridge in the Coal River Valley.The vineyard was established in 1989 and has already produced a number of Australia's top award winning wines. Current varieties are pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, and gewurztraminer.The vineyard is part of the historic property of Craigow. An original workmans cottage has been converted into a cellar door outlet for wine tastings and sales; and is open at weekends from September to April as well as at other times by appointment.
Reviewed By 931sophiah
Hugh delivered a wonderful cellar door tasting experience. It was extremely friendly, relaxed and personal. The sparkling merlot is on my wish list, but I happily took away a lovely Sav Blanc. Our group of four rated it one of the best cellar door experiences we've had. Thanks Hugh for your time and effort.
2. Delamere Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Delamere Vineyards is a small, family run vineyard in North-East Tasmania. The Cellar Door is attached to the winery so you may catch a glimpse of our hard working winemakers and owners, Fran Austin & Shane Holloway, as they create some of the finest Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the estate. Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine in our beautiful gardens. Let the kids pick something from the toy box or chase the chickens in our spacious grounds whilst you relax.
Reviewed By wailinc2017
We took the option of tasting Delamere's wines with a platter of goodies. Love the flexibility in choice of wine combinations for tasting for each of us, and the freedom of selecting the cheeses, cured meats, crackers and accompaniments - a VERY gourmet YUMMY range to choose from too! The al fresco setting for an enjoyable lunch was made even more perfect by staff happily shifting the only table left available to a shady spot... coming to chat about the chosen wine and food only after we're well and truly into our meal... obviously expertly gauging our preferred palates as out came an extra glass of an untried red for hubby and white for me. Obviously we bought: their premium wines and sparkling are, as always, sublime to the palate... and were pleasantly surprised that lunch was on the house for club members!
3. Every Man and His Dog Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By 707stewarte - Greater Hobart, Australia
Loretta and Andy are so welcoming and friendly. Our overnight accommodation was tastefully presented, great queen size bed, lounge room and kitchenette, seperate loo and great bathroom, (including a bath) and shower. Andy made the BBQ available for me to cook our dinner. The breakfast was scrumptious and most generous including freshly baked bread, juice, home made jams plus fresh fruit and cereals. A fabulous cheese platter was presented to accompany pre dinner drinks. A wander around 2.5 hectares of vines with the grapes forming with some varieties not available anywhere else in the World. Minimal but efficient grape presses and some 20 barrels filled with several varieties of wine. Loretta gave us a personal tour with bottles under her arm for wine tasting along the way. All provided with passion and love accompanied by their Black Labrador, Archie. A must visit winery in the Coal River Vally and a wonderful place to stay. Richmond is a close 2 kilometre walk or drive. Nearly Tuscany.
4. Craigie Knowe Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Relax in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a wine with cheese board, gourmet vineyard plate or chocolate and wine experience. Craigie Knowe is the perfect place for a warm, welcoming experience where you will taste our lovely wines in the original old winery and be comfortable to ask any questions. Vineyard tours also available - please see website for details. Craigie Knowe is the oldest vineyard on the east coast of Tasmania and produces beautiful cool climate wines; Cabernet Sauvignon, a bold Pinot Noir and Riesling, and from our other younger vineyard, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. When things allow, come in and let us look after you.
Reviewed By 390glennp
If you haven't heard of Craigieknowe it's probably because it's a little bit off the main road. But that's no reason to pass it by. In fact if you do you have missed out on a great experience. Glenn the owner is full of information and enthusiasm about his vineyard and wines which makes the vidit all the more enjoyable. We were a group of 12 and he catered for us really well (11 bottles of white and 2 reds!) while serving a constant stream of customers. We coupled the wine with their gourmet platters which featured cheese, meats and smoked salmon and various pastes and jams all local produce. Don't miss this East Coast secret (if in fact it is a secret).
5. Sinapius Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Venture763219
This was a favourite of all the places we visited We where greeted by a lovely smile at the cellar door and all of the wines where outstanding. A superb family run winery.
6. Bell & Gong
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By isobels757 - Launceston, Australia
We had heard of Bell and Gong through a friend who highly recommended their Pinot Noir he forget to mention how amazing the Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are too. We were greeted by their pet Chihuahua and her four puppies. Simon and Frances welcomed us with a small cheese platter and very generous pours of their delicious wines, it felt more like visiting friends than a cellar door! The garden is beautiful too, well worth a visit.
7. Kate Hill Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By alanrW8597PT - Nashville, United States
The wines Kate Hill produces are truly stunning as is she as the winemaker. James Halliday gives this small winery 5 stars and it is truly deserved. Campbell Mattinson raves about Kate's 2016 Riesling (Halliday gives it 97/100) and her 2017 Riesling is just as scrumptious. Also try her Pinot Noir - and just about anything else that Kate has a hand in. If you don't stop off, try and buy her wines, you are missing something very special. Amazing stuff from a lady who is happy to have a lovely conversation with anyone who enjoys wine. We loved our stop off.
8. Moorilla Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Our winery, founded in 1962, focuses on a small, very high-quality output. From estate-grown fruit, our ultra-premium wines are made using small-batch winemaking techniques in our gravity-assisted winery. Taste it on site, at our festivals, or at select venues around the country.
Reviewed By little_sonj - Melbourne, Australia
Moorilla Estate is located directly next to MONA and is absolutely worth a visit. There is a winery tour available and Cellar Door for wine tastings. A casual restaurant and the more formal restaurant The Source are also part of the winery but bookings are usually necessary. Allow time to pop in when visiting MONA or make it an extra visit to enjoy all that Moorilla has to offer.
9. Entally House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Entally House was established in 1819 by Thomas Haydock Reibey II, the first son of Thomas and Mary Reibey. Entally House is positioned within a landscape of manicured gardens, vinyards and historical outbuilding, including Australia's oldest Conservatory, Chapel, Stables and Carriage House. The Northern part of the Estate also contains a cricket ground. Tours of the property are available at a small fee. Please check the website for opening hours.
Reviewed By Schlepper1939 - Brisbane Region, Australia
This historic homestead is the ancestral home of the Reibey family ( her of the $20 note fame - although she herself did not live there). Incredible old home with antique furniture while the plethora of outbuildings has to be seen to be believed, along with the machinery. The conservatory and house gardens alone are well worth a visit. The whole is surrounded by parkland. A visit here is well worth the time and effort.
10. Puddleduck Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Puddleduck Vineyard is a family run vineyard in Southern Tasmania. the family welcomes you to taste our beautiful cool climate wines that have been both grown and made onsite at our friendly cellar door, which is open from 10 - 5 daily. We only sell our wines here at Puddleduck so be sure to call in and enjoy a taste and perhaps a snack from our grazing menu,(cheese platters, dips, vineyard platter) or you can "Reverse BYO" (bring your own food to enjoy in our outdoor areas) while enjoying one of our beverages or a wine tasting. We have a wide range of duck items in our "Everything Ducky Duck Shop" where if it looks, walks or sounds like a duck it is most likely for sale! Families are welcome and children kept busy in our playground or feeding the multitude of ducks and guinea fowl while mum and dad enjoy a wine tasting or hot beverage.
Reviewed By Stephenb2211 - Sydney, Australia
We were in Tassie recently and boy hasn't this little 'ole state come a long way!...Called in to Puddleduck on recommendation and certainly well worth it. ALL the staff couldn't have been more friendly. Great wines, great tasting experience and we certainly bought a few. Try the Fume Blanc, I haven't had a white as good as this in a very long time and the last one was a Tassie Riesling. Ver Jus with today water is very good too and something different. Puddleduck has a great little gift shop, not too expensive and a really good brunch menu, plentiful too. Location is really pleasant with a great outlook. Whats more it offers BYO Food, yep you can bring your own picnic, even use their BBQ's and sit under cover if you like by the dam while the kids feed the ducks. All they ask is that you leave your drinks in the car....great idea and we will be back for sure...
