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.

Pinot Gris and Riesling were highlights for me and my fellow wine taster. Cheese plates and wine by…read morethe glass are on offer. Will be back to Goaty Hill on my next visit to the Tamar Valley to taste the sparkling that had sold out while in this visit. Warm hospitality and a great view. Make sure you drop in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You see this wine in many bottle shops and the remarkable vineyard is well laid out with a…read moresubstantial visit center with good facilities and great view. The official wine tasting stopped at 3? So we bought six pairs of glasses of wine to try for ourselves. Pino gris really exceptional. It is quite a rare wine. They also have reserve grade wines which do taste different to their standard counterparts. Outside play area to drink or play a mixture of garden games. Worth a visit if going up east coast

If there's one place that shows off the rugged beauty of Tasmania, it's Devil's Corner. This winery…read moreand oyster bar has the freshest oysters, great wine, & views for days. The winery looks out at the Freycinet Peninsula, the shimmering waters of Moulting Lagoon, and the vineyards stretching everywhere in front of you. The wine is the star attraction. Devil's Corner is known for its cool-climate varietals, especially its crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Don't miss this stop!

We visited this Small winery on the recommendation of another small winery that we really liked…read more Unfortunately our experience was just average. While the wines we tasted were all decent including Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Riesling, to my taste they weren't all that special. The tasting room itself is nice with an intimate feel and there's also a small deck outside looking down through the vineyard. Our tasting included 6 wines but the older gentleman serving us just wasn't very friendly despite our attempts to engage-maybe he was having a trying day, who knows. We are just so used to the interactive experience when talking to people about wine. This felt much more transactional and forced. In any case given the number of other wineries around, I'd probably skip this one.

Such an awesome experience overall! The sparkling wine won us over but also the level of customer…read moreservice we got from Julien and Donny made it one of the most memorable travel experiences I've even had!

Our tour group had a fabulous vineyard-side Lunch here recently. We were all impressed with the…read moreservice, the atmosphere, and the mother of all Charcuterie boards. I washed it all down with a very nice dry Riesling, of which I later purchased a bottle for the road. I'll be looking for this and other Tasmanian wines back here in the States.