04 ‒ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 EAST COAST 9 Triabunna 8 Bicheno 3 Orford Cranbrook 6 4 5 7 Maria Island Swansea Coles Bay Sorell Forcett Bream Creek 1 Copping Marion Bay Dunalley 2 2016 Guide To Southern Cellar Door Open Weekend Murdunna The 2016 Guide to Southern Cellar Door Open Weekend will be published on 21st February 2016 in the Sunday Tasmanian. The Sunday Tasmanian wine writer Graeme Phillips provides location maps, cellar door information and tasting notes for the popular Southern Cellar Door Open Weekend on Saturday 27th & 28th February 2016. MORE INFORMATION Selina Smith t. 03 62 300 672 selina.smith@news.com.au MERE01Z01FE - V1
AY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 ‒ 05 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 ‒ 05 EAST COAST 1 VINES & DESIGNS GALLERY AND WINE CENTRE T ($5 REFUNDABLE) S C F F A lovely cafe offering delicious homecooked snacks and meals as well as a regional providore and wine centre — the only place to taste the wines from some of the area’s smaller producers. Wines: ’11 Yaxley Estate Joseph sparkling ($55), Six Friends ’11 pinot noir ($36), Stroud riesling and pinot noir ($25/$30), Norfolk Bay chardonnay and pinot noir and sales of wines from Bream Creek, Cape Bernier and Parallax. 2217 Arthur Hwy, Copping. 6253 5373 2 BANGOR WINE AND OYSTER SHED T ($5 REFUNDABLE) S C F F Whether you call it “farm fresh” or “paddock to plate”, the newly opened Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed nails it with one business partner growing and supplying the oysters and seafood, the other the medal-winning Bangor wines and nature the delightful views. Wines: ’10 sparkling (bronze $42), ’13 pinot gris (bronze $29), ’13 chardonnay (trophy, gold $36), ’13 and ’14 pinot noirs ($29), ’13 Abel Tasman pinot noir ($42) 20 Blackman Bay Road, Dunalley. 0438 535 788 3 DARLINGTON T S C Paul and Louise Stranan’s 1.5ha vineyard producing some lovely, well-priced wines off mature vines planted in 1993 to be enjoyed with stunning views of Maria Island. Wines: ’14 sauvignon blanc, ’13 riesling, ’14 TGR riesling (bronze), ’13 chardonnay (all $24) and ’13 pinot noir (bronze $29). 63 Holkham Court, Orford 6257 1630 4 MILTON V T S C F F Michael and Kerry Dunbabin’s 11.5ha vineyard and delightful cellar door beside their lake offering a range of exceptional wines matched with sensational tapas. Tastings also at Winemaking Tasmania in Cambridge. Wines: Vintage sparkling ($36), sparkling Laura ($30), pinot gris, gewurztraminer and riesling ($25), iced riesling ($30), rose ($22) and pinot noir ($34). 14635 Tasman Hwy, Swansea 6257 8298 5 SPRING VALE T S C F The Lyne family’s 20ha vineyard on their historic property with a big selection of true “estate” wines made in their on-site winery and Stanley’s Cable Station pop-up eatery. Wines: ’13 Salute sparkling ($32), ’14 sauv blanc and Melrose pinot noir ($25), ’14 gewurztraminer, pinot gris and hardonnay ($28), ’13 Reserve chardonnay and pinot noir ($45) plus special older vintages and magnums for purchase. 130 Spring Vale Rd, Cranbrook. 6257 8208 6 GALA ESTATE T S C F Adam and Grainne Greenhill’s 11ha vineyard and attractively rustic cellar door with their wines also available for tasting at Winemaking Tasmania. Wines: ’11 sparkling ($35),’13 riesling (bronze), pinot gris, sauvignon blanc and young vine pinot noir (bronze) (all $28), ’13 pinot rose ($25); ’12 late harvest riesling (silver $32) and ’11 Estate pinot noir (bronze $37). 14891 Tasman Hwy, Cranbrook 6257 8641 7 DEVIL’S CORNER T S C F F Brown Brothers’ 160ha vineyard with stunning ocean views across Great Oyster Bay to The Hazards and wines that have won national and international acclaim and awards yet remain extremely affordable. Wood-fired pizzas all day on Sunday. Wines: Sauv blanc (gold), pinot grigio, riesling (trophy), chardonnay and pinot noir (all $20), NV sparkling ($22), Mt Amos pinot noir (trophy, gold $65) Sherbourne Rd, Apslawn. 6257 8881 8 FREYCINET T S C F One of Tasmania’s most highly acclaimed producers, their powerful and long-lasting pinots and chardonnays consistently featuring among Australia’s best. Home also to the great, show-topping Radenti sparkler and the boutique Hazards Ale beer. Louis is their earlier-drinking label. Lovely tasting area, hands-on winery and olive oil sales. Also BYO picnic. Wines: ’13 sauvignon blanc (gold, $25), ’14 riesling ($25), ’12 Louis Riesling/Schonburger and ’13 Louis Chardonnay ($22), ’13 chardonnay ($35), ’11 botrytis (bronze, $25), ’13 Louis Pinot Noir ($35), ’13 pinot noir ($65) and ’10 cabernet/merlot ($35) 15919 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno. 6257 8574. 9 STERLING HEIGHTS V S F Formerly acclaimed winemakers in the Tamar Valley, this is Geoff and Jenny Wells’ 1ha “retirement” vineyard with, as before, Geoff hand producing the well-priced wines. Wines: White aromatique ($20), pinot noir ($22), gamay noir ($25). 114 Ansons Bay Road, St Helens 6376 1419. V2 - MERE01Z01FE
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