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STILLWATER PROVIDORE - LAUNCESTON

5/27/2017

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An emporium of cheese, wine, bread and other epicurean delights within the walls of an 1830s flour mill on the banks of the Tamar River. The produce has been carefully sourced for quality, practicality, entertainment and inspiration.
 
Stillwater Restaurant and Black Cow Bistro executive chef Craig Will and sommelier James Welsh pay particular attention to selecting seasonal, premium goods for you to enjoy. Bianca Welsh and manager Emma Richardson carefully select unique and aesthetically beautiful items to fill your home or adorn yourself with.
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While most visitors are lured by the impressive array of cheeses from near and far, there remains much else to see. Handmade chocolates, bespoke timber, Tasmanian whisky, lavender bears, artisan soap and contemporary jewellery are a few other items to discover. Sit down with a coffee and drink in the surrounds, or take one with you.
 
Wander upstairs to the gallery, where works by Tasmania’s best emerging and established artists are exhibited and you’ll catch sweeping views of the river. Accentuating the Providore’s glorious stockpile is a bevvy of bubbly staff all too happy to share a piece of local knowledge and send you away with a picnic. Enjoy.
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STILLWATER PROVIDORE
2 Bridge Road, Launceston
stillwater.net.au

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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​BANGOR WINE & OYSTER SHED

5/27/2017

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Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed is an award-winning cellar door, farm gate shop and restaurant brimming with cool-climate Bangor wines, freshly-shucked oysters and local produce. Perched on a hill beside the vineyard, at Bangor they have a paddock-to-plate philosophy: what you enjoy is harvested from the vines and the sea before you. Cozy up by the fire in winter or around a picnic table in summer and you’ll understand what Tasmania is all about: fine oysters and wine, sweeping views and a rural welcome that’ll make you want to stay awhile.
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The Dunbabin and Gray families are passionate about their farm produce, and together they have built this special place to share their wine and oysters with you. It’s just 45 minutes drive from Hobart so pop in on your way to Port Arthur or set aside a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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BANGOR WINE & OYSTER SHED
20 Blackman Bay Road, Dunalley
Open 10am – 5pm, 7 days
Bookings recommended, particularly on weekends

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Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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DOMAINE SIMHA – Avant-garde Tasmanian wine

5/27/2017

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With an impressive background in fine wine, Nav Singh and Louise Radman came to Tasmania and established Domaine Simha in 2012. In a few short years the young couple brought new heights to Tasmania’s wine offerings with their avant-garde approach, having hunted down some magical growing sites in the Derwent Valley.
 
At the heart of each Domaine Simha wine is Tasmania’s pristine environment, sparkling air and ancient soil. Long, sunny days and a cold climate produce graceful styles with the perfume, structure and superb ageing potential that are foundations of exceptional wine. According to Nav and Louise, Tasmania is the ultimate terroir. The couple is convinced there is nowhere else in the world that can match it.
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‘The quality and subtlety we strive for can only be achieved naturally in very few places,’ says Nav. ‘Tasmania is Australia’s final frontier and the advantages we have are unparalleled. Making wine here is like standing on the brink of a new world where everything is possible.’
 
Crafted by hand in micro batches, a limited number of Domaine Simha wines are made each season. Their approach centers on living wine relying on ancient knowledge and intuition. Methods embrace harvesting by lunar cycle on fruit and flower days, whole bunch wild fermentation with traditional foot pigeage, maturation in custom demi-muid oak and clay amphorae with perfect natural balance.
Domaine Simha offers a powerful proposition of authenticity that is highly sought by collectors and sommeliers in top venues across Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
 
You can visit Domaine Simha’s waterfront wine cellar at Brooke Street Pier on Franklin Wharf in Hobart.
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SÜD POLAIRE – Antarctic dry Tasmanian gin
www.sudpolaire.com

The spirit of Süd Polaire was formed by the nature of their environment: an archetypal wilderness of mountain, mist and cloud forest at the edge of the world. It is balanced by pristine Tasmanian rainwater swept across a vast expanse of Southern Ocean from Antarctica – the coldest, driest, windiest place on earth.
 
Süd Polaire gin is micro batch distilled and bottled by hand in Tasmania. Using only the purest hearts of superbly smooth, triple distilled wine spirit makes this an excellent martini gin. It is vapour infused with 10 organic botanicals including aromatic juniper, fresh hand-cut lemon and grapefruit peel, Southern Ocean kombu, local mountain pepperberries and leaves. Every Süd Polaire is uniquely numbered. Transcendent flavour, glacial cut, bracing Antarctic dry gin.
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Uber Cool
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We love Pocket Concoctions by Süd Polaire. These uber cool bottled cocktails are crafted especially for lovers of fine spirit. They are expertly blended by the master distiller and bottled by hand in Tasmania. Think classic martini, James Bond vesper, gimlet, bennett and negroni, featuring triple distilled Antarctic dry gin. Store in the fridge, shake gently and serve neat or over jumbo ice.
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Nav Singh and Louise Radman of Domaine Simha cite food and wine tourism, a relaxed lifestyle and a genuine sense of community as big drawcards in choosing to make their home in Tasmania. Born in Delhi India, Nav mastered the craft of winemaking in Australia and honed his skills in the most prestigious French chateaux. He is a regular on the international wine show judging circuit. Louise is a multi-award-winning wine and marketing consultant, Roseworthy and Len Evans scholar, former journalist, author and show judge. She sits on the brand Tasmania council and national executive board of Sommeliers Australia.

DOMAINE SIMHA – Avant-garde Tasmanian wine 
Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
www.domainesimha.com

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Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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GORDON RIVER CRUISES - WEST COAST

5/27/2017

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Cruising on the Gordon River is one of Australia’s most exceptional and iconic wilderness experiences. Departing from the picturesque town of Strahan each morning, their purpose-built luxury catamaran cruises upstream on the Gordon River and into the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Be first on the water to see the mirror-like reflections that make the Gordon River so famous and step ashore at Heritage Landing to witness firsthand the ancient beauty of the Tasmania’s temperate rainforest. For an unparalleled experience, cruise with the skipper on the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck and experience luxury in the wilderness.

GORDON RIVER CRUISES
www.gordonrivercruises.com.au

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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​THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL

5/27/2017

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The Henry Jones is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, and one of a handful of art hotels in the world. Art and design are woven into the fabric of the Henry Jones. The hotel partners with a diverse range of Tasmanian artists to present a continuously-changing exhibition of over 400 artworks. Every space is a canvas for artistic expression – from the art itself to exquisite furniture design and award-winning architectural elements – creating a singular environment and experience in which art is the focus.
 
The hotel’s 56 individually-designed rooms and suites reflect Henry Jones’ characteristic fusion of art, heritage, tradition and nature. Sleek modernity complements untouched heritage features, nineteenth century sandstone walls frame contemporary artworks, and original windows reveal views of Hobart’s harbour, city, mountains and built history.
 
THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL
Hunter Street, Hobart
www.thehenryjones.com

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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BRICKENDON - NORTHERN TASMANIA

5/27/2017

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Brickendon is one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage convict sites, recognised for its extraordinary family and convict history. Settled by William Archer in 1824, this magnificent property is still owned and farmed by his descendants, now in their seventh generation.
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Guests can stay in either the historic convict-built cottages, featuring open wood fires, deep old-fashioned baths and antique furnishings, or in the rustic recycled cottages which overlook the farm and are close to the friendly farm animals and Macquarie River, well known for its excellent trout fishing.
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Day visitors and guests can explore the 1820s convict-built farm village, wander the extensive heritage gardens featuring 180-year-old European and exotic trees, or take a 2.8 kilometre stroll to discover the lives of the ‘assigned’ workers on the convict walk to Woolmers Estate. Brickendon is ideally located close to northern Tasmania's many attractions, and the airport is only 20 minutes away.
BRICKENDON

236 Wellington Street, Longford
(03) 63911383 or 0437525890
Open to day visitors  9.30am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday
Wedding and conference venue  enquiries welcome.

​Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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GERONIMO APERITIVO BAR & RESTAURANT - LAUNCESTON

5/27/2017

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Geronimo is a sleek and stylish venue – a fresh take on European tradition – providing a relaxed and contemporary food and beverage experience based on quality and design. Start your experience with an Aperitivo cocktail or premium Tasmanian sparkling, then peruse the menu, which is designed around sharing, with small Aperitivo plates, small and large sharing plates, Italian-style woodfired pizzas and vegetarian plates. Can’t decide? Then ‘Let Geronimo Go’ and the chefs will carefully curate a sharing menu for you.
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The menu follows the Tasmanian seasons, which means they change regularly and use only the very best of what Tasmania has to offer. The extensive beverage menu spans both the state and the globe with an emphasis on European-style wines and spirits. Pop in for a drink at the bar or a full gastronomic experience.

GERONIMO APERITIVO BAR & RESTAURANT
186 Charles Street, Launceston
www.geronimorestaurant.com.au

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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​LENNA OF HOBART

5/26/2017

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A luxurious mansion. A waterside window into Hobart’s past. Lenna of Hobart is not just a place to rest your head. It’s an experience. Open the door to this 1874-built sandstone mansion and connect with Hobart Town’s story. This landmark hotel puts you right on the historic doorstep of the city’s vibrant waterfront. Salamanca Place is just a few hundred metres away, and a short walk will take you to the CBD, Mona ferry terminal and waterfront precinct.
 
About 100 years after the mansion was built a new accommodation wing was opened. With it came a new level of luxury. Today, rooms with harbour, mountain and park views blend with the same elegance and level of service the hotel is regarded for. In all rooms, Nespresso coffee machines, complimentary wifi and modern comforts come standard. Want to really treat yourself? Stay in a penthouse with 360-degree sweeping rooftop views.
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Once the only house on this lofty hillside, Lenna of Hobart’s desirable location is equally coveted today. In Hobart without a car? You could spend a whole weekend exploring from Lenna by foot. Historic Battery Point brims with charming cafés and doors leading to antique sellers and florists. Kelly’s Steps lead down to the art galleries and chic bars of Salamanca Place. Hop aboard the ferry to Mona or settle in for a waterfront dinner on Hobart’s floating pier.
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Stay at Lenna of Hobart and we’ll invite you into a story beginning in the 1860s, when foundations were laid from local sandstone cut from Princes Park next door. Each handmade brick holds a piece of the past. Each room has a story to tell, wrapped in National Trust-classified walls. Hear whispers of grand parties beneath chandeliers still present, and climb the turret where former owner Alexander McGregor kept vigilant watch for his returning ships.
 
The restored mansion is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register as a superb example of early colonial architecture. The delicate restoration preserves Lenna of Hobart’s past while affording generous luxuries of today.
 
Staying at Lenna of Hobart is about a rich experience in our capital. Take home your own snippet of Hobart’s early maritime history. Let traditional elegance blend effortlessly with modern comforts. Then step outside knowing you’re in a location as enviable in the 1800s as it is today.

www.lenna.com.au

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2

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Frenchman's River Accommodation - Cygnet

5/24/2017

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Luxury, beauty and serenity are yours at Frenchman’s River, where two stylish self-catering couples’ retreats wait for you. Embraced by sky and stars, water and trees, nature enfolds you while good food, peace and soft beds restore your spirit.
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The airy one-bedroom, one-bathroom Writer’s House and the sumptuous two-bedroom, two-bathroom Helmsman’s House have been created by the owners, designer Andrew Blaxland and producer Posie Graeme-Evans, as lifestyle inspirations. Creative, bustling Cygnet is just down the hill, but when you return from your rambles, 200 private acres hold the world away.
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Glorious views, open fires, opulent bathrooms, cooks’ kitchens, romantic bedrooms, Tasmanian artworks and carefully chosen books delight the senses and the soul. Fridges stocked with seasonal treats – eggs from the farm, local bacon and artisan bread plus abundant fruit, veggies and Tasmanian cheese – nurture heart and soul. Free wifi, Netflix and a Bose sound system – and comfy couches! – might mean you never want to leave. And, in winter, the Aurora Australis plays over Cygnet Bay. That’s free as well.
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FRENCHMAN’S RIVER ​
​Cygnet
frenchmansriver.com.au
0466 790 142

Words & Images from the book: Tailored Tasmania 2
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GLAETZER-DIXON FAMILY WINEMAKERS URBAN CELLAR DOOR

5/23/2017

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Winemaker Nick Glaetzer has transformed an iconic warehouse on the edge of Hobart’s CBD into the base for his award-winning company Glaetzer-Dixon Family Wines. The cellar door is open for tastings and sales on weekends and by appointment throughout the week. In 2011 Nick drew international attention to Tasmania’s cool-climate wines when his Mon Père shiraz won Australia’s most prestigious wine award, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. Before then many people believed it was impossible to grow shiraz successfully in Tasmania, but now Nick and a handful of other producers cannot keep up with demand for their cool-climate, Rhone Valley-style Shiraz, which is known for its distinctive white pepper character.
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It was not shiraz but pinot noir that first drew Nick to Tasmania in 2005 from the Barossa Valley, where his family owns the famous Glaetzer Wines. He fell in love with pinot while working in Burgundy and the Languedoc in France and now sources his fruit from a select group of vineyards in the Derwent, Coal River and Tamar Valleys. Nick, who is also one of Australia’s most highly-regarded riesling producers, is usually on hand to talk visitors through his wines and generally wax lyrical about the Tasmanian wine industry.
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Glaetzer Dixon Family Winemakers
93 Brooker Avenue, Hobart

facebook.com/Glaetzer-Dixon-Family-Winemakers
Instagram: @glaetzer_dixon
For appointments call 0417 852 287

Images & words: first appeared in the recently launched Tailored Tasmania 2.
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