What an adorable place!…read more My nickname is 'Puddleduck', so of course on the way back to Hobart from visiting Richmond I had to stop in and visit this winery. And I'm so glad we did! The first thing that welcomes you is a giant sign letting you know you're welcome to 'Reverse BYO' - that is that you bring the food and they'll provide the wine. A great idea and muchly appreciated, as if you're on a budget you'll have more to spend on wines! The setting for this winery can only be described as idyllic - the main building sits on the edge of a dam and has a deck outside. We happened to visit on a perfect day and sat for a while in the sunshine on the deck watching the various water birds. There's a beautiful grassed area with chairs and tables and even a children's playground and a big area for the kids to run around and let off steam. There were a few families enjoying lunch and a few drinks and I love that they cater to families so well. We opted for the $5 wine tasting at the bar - there is also an option for a $15 sit down tasting or a $25 one which includes a cheese platter. All of those costs are deducted if you choose to purchase a bottle. My favourite was the Pinot Noir which smelled and tasted amazing. They also have all these options available as a cider tasting too! The guy who was serving welcomed us enthusiastically when we arrived and told us a bit about tastings etc. He also apologised and told us that the service may be a little slower because he was running the show on his own. This is a family business and his mum had an appointment so was unable to help out that day. I appreciated the forewarning and preemptive apology but it was not needed - the service was great. When we went to pay for our tasting he even offered them for free as he felt like he had not been able to be as attentive to us as he wanted to be! I absolutely loved my time at Puddleduck and will endeavour to visit whenever I am back in Hobart. It's well worth the drive from the city!

I absolutely love Puddleduck to bits. My first visit was their first weekend open with essentially…read morejust a little hut by the pond and the paint still drying - I've been coming back ever since and watching the place grow into the wonderful business it is now. The 'shop' is still a fairly small building by the pond (major extension coming this year) but with a lots of outdoor seating around the water either under umbrellas on the grass or under the marquee. The Puddleduck wines are great (do NOT miss out on trying Bubbleduck) and you can kick back whilst working through the wine list with a cheese platter made up of 'wicked' cheeses produced just down the road. Don't want cheese? No problem! Puddleduck allows 'reverse BYO'. You bring whatever picnic food you want and they supply the wine! Puddleduck makes a great wine tasting stop along the Coal Valley route, but if the weather is good I recommend putting aside an afternoon and relaxing - the whole business is a family affair and it feels like it, with warm friendly service that makes you feel instantly like old friends. Other important notes about Puddleduck; you can meet internationally famous 'wine dog' Basil and his cohorts Polly and Sybil. You can also meet Lucky the duck (and all of his friends if they are feeling sociable and you can adopt your very one vine!

Kate provided outstanding service for our wine tasting!! She also made our first experience trying…read moreoysters a very memorable one. She was well versed in her knowledge of the wines and provided many recommendations for the local area. We highly recommend checking out Bangor. Ask for Kate if you want an over the top experience!

Amazing views. Amazing wine. And the oysters were AWSOME!…read more Service very slow, but they were busy. Get there early, or make a reso coz it fills up very quick.

If you've got a car, make sure to visit Pooley for a fantastic introduction to traditional…read moreTasmanian winemaking. The tasting experience was lovely and the winery is really very picturesque. It was such a lovely day!

Pooley Wines was the first stop for my friends and me on our DIY wine tour of the area, and what a…read morebar it set for the rest of the day! Our wine tasting guide was friendly and fun, and no wine question of ours was too silly for an answer. All three of us left with a different bottle and a chunk more knowledge about the wines of the region, and I left with a bonus craving for Thai curry (after picking up a bottle of late harvest riesling). The site itself is quite picturesque, with gorgeous stone buildings sitting on the side of a hill. We steered past the cafe corner and hid in the little showroom, but I wouldn't mind a return visit perched on the cafe deck in the sun with a nice glass of Margaret Pooley Tribute (of course my palate likes the more expensive bottles, curse it).

We were headed to the MONA and decided to book a wine tasting as well. They gave us a menu of all…read morethe options and let us choose the path we wanted to take. I loved the red and big flavors and Husband doesn't like wine (whaaa, weird, I know) so he will be a trouper and go with the whites and bubbly options. Works for me because I get a sip of them all too. Our wine guide was great. Knowledgeable about the wines and fun to chat with. The grounds are beautiful and the tasting room had lovely view of the area as it's on the second floor. Great stop

Moorilla is the winery on the same grounds as MONA. It's a lovely set up and we enjoyed a glass of…read morewine while we waited for our ferry and just soaked in the sun and the views.

Great spot. Make sure you go there in season, as they are closed during the cooler months. We have…read moretried to get there a few times and every time we drive passed they were closed. Maybe too early in the week? Not sure. Our host was the son of the owner and he allowed us to have a small taste of all the list they have with a few more expensive selections. Our Favourite is the Sparkling Merlot and it's the only one produced in Tassie. Bought 1/2 dozen and love it. It's an interesting place as they have a reverse BYO policy. How many people know about that?. We will definitely do it next time. The idea is you can bring in your own food and buy their wines to sit out the back in a nice area and enjoy!

Wine tasting was amazing the staff very knowledgeable not only about the wines but the history of…read morethe museum and winery. Friendly with smiles all round. Especially Emily.