VINEYARDS & WINERIES NEAR HOBART*find your local treats in alphabetical order below
Hobart is so fortunate- in just about every compass direction from the city there is prime wine country. Make your way to historic Richmond and the Coal River Valley will treat you to a string of high-class vineyards. Turn south toward the Huon Valley and you'll not only be greeted with crisp apples and rosy cherries, but a host of fine wineries. There's also the Derwent Valley, and so many more regions where grapes simply thrive. If you love a glass of wine - this list of for you. Enjoy! |
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BREAM CREEK CELLAR DOOR
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While the modern Tasmanian wine industry is relatively young, vines were first planted at Bream Creek in the early 1970s. The original vineyard was purchased by Fred Peacock in 1990, who increased the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay plantings and introduced Sauvignon Blanc and Schönburger, a rare German variety. Fred continued to expand the planted area and the vineyard has been at the forefront of the Tasmanian wine industry for over 30 years. Their pursuit of quality and excellence has seen them awarded 61 wine show trophies and over 1150 wine show medals. In 2023 the long-awaited cellar door opened, offering a range of wine tastings and food. Located only 45 minutes from Hobart, with amazing views overlooking Marion Bay, Maria Island and the Tasman Sea, it is the perfect place to visit on your way to the Tasman Peninsula.
321 Marion Bay Road, Bream Creek Website | Check the website for opening hours and booking details |
CATHEDRAL ROCK VINEYARD
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Established in 2004 with a small block of Pinot Noir vines, Cathedral Rock expanded with their own cuttings and planted Pinot Gris in 2014, plus another block of Pinot Noir in 2016, with three selected clones that were ideally suited to the site. Another block came in 2019, now with a small area of Riesling. They hand produce premium table wine available for tasting and sales at the cellar door. The 1.2-hectare site is ideal for growing cool climate wines. The rocks scattered throughout the vineyard contain ancient Permian era marine fossils, which they believe add something special to the terroir.
675 Sandfly Road, Sandfly 0438 396 769 |
COAL VALLEY VINEYARD
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Coal Valley Vineyard is a family winery passionate about making small quantities of great wine. Start with their sparkling. It has “the loveliest mousse of silky-soft minuscule bubbles anyone could hope for” (Tom Stevenson, the world authority on Champagne). And what might go well with their wines? Their delightfully crisp dry citrussy Riesling invites the best Tassie oysters. Spring Bay scallops or Rannoch quail are a delicious match with their golden chardonnay. A rack of lamb and a bottle of Coal Valley Vineyard pinot noir and you could stop right there … or you could just squeeze in some of the island’s fabulous cheeses with the TGR (a hint of sweet) Riesling.
You'll find Coal Valley at 257 Richmond Road, Richmond |
HOME HILL WINES
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An amazing 30-minute scenic drive down the A6 highway from Hobart you’ll find Home Hill Winery Restaurant; you’ll spot the apple and cherry orchards flanking the sides of the road just prior to reaching Home Hill. A rather secret destination, Home Hill is off the main highway, but foodies and wine lovers who find their way here are delighted by the amazing cuisine and award-winning fine wines on offer. Cellar door tastings are available every day but please check their website for opening hours. Pinot Noir is the core of Home Hill’s business. It’s a grape variety that is difficult to grow and perfecting the wine is equally challenging. Winning the coveted Jimmy Watson trophy in 2015 with their 2014 vintage cemented them as one of the leading wine producers in Australia.
38 Nairn Road, Ranelagh homehillwines.com.au | 6264 1200 | [email protected] Check website for opening hours |
NOCTON WINES
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In the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region you’ll find a humble little cellar door and the welcoming atmosphere of Nocton Wines. Planted in 1999, these are some of the oldest vines in the valley, giving Nocton’s fruit a distinct level of complexity and beauty With 12 wines on offer including a harvest of Gamay, Nocton is currently the only producer of Chenin. Settle in for a complementary guided tasting at the petite cellar door, with its bold vision and big views across 36 hectares of vineyard. Every grape in your wine is sourced from the vineyard, capturing the unique terroir of this region.
373 Colebrook Road, Richmond noctonwine.com.au Call (03) 6260 2688 or Email: [email protected] Open 7 days, 10am – 4pm |