Tag: Tasmania
Stefano Lubiana Wines
We’re a proud fifth and sixth generation winegrowing family, having established our patch of vines on our special, north-facing site in Granton back in 1990. Prior to that, Steve’s father Mario grew vines and made wine in South Australia, and their ancestors in Italy before that. The vineyard lifestyle we’ve chosen is rhythmic and cyclical,…
Milton Vineyard
We have farmed at Milton since 1980 when the property was first purchased by the family. It was in need of new infrastructure and redevelopment and gradually came to support 5500 Merino sheep for our prize-winning wool. We also grew a variety of other crops including carrots, onions, brassicas for seed, poppies and seed potatoes…
Maclean Bay Wines
Maclean Bay Wines began as a hobby in 2013 when Scott and Sonia settled in Bicheno, on the east coast of Tasmania. This hobby has now developed into a thriving grape growing and wine producing business.Most weekends, Scott and Sonia can be found tending the vineyard with their two children in tow; pruning, training vines,…
Laurel Bank Vineyard
Laurel Bank was established by Kerry Carland in 1986 at Granton, just 20 minutes from the Hobart CBD.Situated on moderate, north-facing slopes overlooking the Derwent river, the vineyard has a cool maritime microclimate and is ideally suited to the varieties planted: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and a small amount of Bordeaux varieties, mainly Cabernet…
Lake Barrington Vineyard
At our heart we believe in working with the land, nurturing the vines and handpicking the grapes to produce some of the most pure and crisp wines Tasmania has to offer.But it hasn’t always been this way.. as Sydney-siders, in August 2015, on holidays in Tasmania, we fell in love with West Kentish and the…
Arden Retreat
For us, establishing Arden Retreat has been about creating both a fabulous experience for our guests and building the life we dream of for our family.We moved from Hobart in 2018, seeking space and the lifestyle it provides: a productive vegie garden, menagerie of animals, a big shed (!), a bush playground for kids and…
Killara Distillery
The name Killara is a nod to my parents, Bill & Lyn Lark who started the whisky industry in Australia back in 1992. Killara is the name of the street where that first modern distillery was registered over 150 years after the last distillery in Hobart closed its doors and shut off its stills.The still…
Frogmore Creek
Alain’s winemaking is a true expression of what Frogmore Creek is all about; balance, engaging and elegance. With a subtle reference to his formal French training paired with his knowledge of Tasmania and the cool climate growing region, Alain has developed his own distinct winemaking style and techniques. Alain will say his approach is ‘Lazy…
Pooley Wines
Pooley Wines was first established in 1985 when Denis and Margaret Pooley planted vines on the banks of the Coal River in southern Tasmania. With seven rows of Pinot Noir and ten rows of Riesling planted on their 16-hectare farm at Cooinda Vale as a retirement plan, Denis and Margaret found a renewed vigour for…
Laura McCusker Studio and Workshop
Dedicated to creating functional pieces from honest materials, Laura has been designing and making furniture for more than 25 years. Founding her business in Sydney, Laura now calls Tasmania home, working from a 110 year old former apple packing shed, with the sound of the New Town Rivulet as her soundtrack.Her adopted island state provides…
Gatherer Forager
We weren’t born into farming, but life in Sydney’s inner west and the Blue Mountains in NSW eventually gave way to the rolling hills of Southern Tasmania. We’ve always been a creative, spending our early years immersed in Sydney’s art scene. After a backpacking adventure through Europe, we returned home with a growing family and…
Honey Tasmania
In 2000, we moved to Tasmania with our two-year-old daughter, drawn by its island magnetism, its uniqueness in the world, its ancient wild landscapes and its challenge of offering unrealised opportunities. These traits fuelled an adventurous and entrepreneurial fire we both had smouldering within us. All we needed was to be stung!This came when our…
Summerleas Distillery
Founded in March 2018, Summerleas Distillery Tasmania is proudly owned and operated by Sarah Gunn, a 7th generation Tasmanian. Summerleas Distillery is the start of a family legacy. A daring dream to leave something of value for the next generation to build upon.Summerleas Distillery is nestled in the foothills between kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Storm Bay…
Spring Bay Distillery
Spring Bay Distillery’s approach to making single malt whisky ensures every part of the process has the highest quality application that can be achieved.The use of premium Tasmanian barley, the quality of the wash, the distilling, the careful selection of casks, and importantly, using arguably the best water in the world – East Coast Tasmanian…
Shima Wasabi
Shima Wasabi finds it home in northern Tasmania, which shares its latitude with southern Japan. Tasmania’s cool climate, clean air and plentiful rainfall create the ideal year-round environment in which to grow this rare plant to create genuine wasabi products.Most “wasabi” sold around the world is not genuine. Typically made from horseradish, sugar, salt, green…
Section 44 Distillery
The name Section 44 stems from an interpretation of the Australian Constitution that disqualified Senators and Members of Parliament from holding office if their father was born overseas. As a result, Stephen Parry, a Tasmanian-born Senator, lost his role in the Senate. This event brought together the three founders: Andrew Patten, Raj Charan Singh, and…
Sandy Gray Whisky
Our mission and obsession is to produce the finest quality whisky and gin. We distil in extremely small batches to focus on all processes to ensure that our spirits are among the finest available.https://www.sandygraywhisky.com.au/
Wicked Cheese Company
Our motto is quality, quality, quality. Quality is better than quantity. The Wicked Cheese range has won numerous awards precisely because we will not accept second best. Near-enough is never good-enough. The Wicked Cheese cheese makers want you to remember your Wicked Cheese experience.Head Cheese maker Todd Whitton was trained by Ashley McCoy who was…
Wellington Apiary
Wellington Apiary began in 2009 in an established garden in the centre of Hobart by Antonia and Robin O’Brien. Starting as a few hives tucked away in their city garden, Wellington Apiary has grown from producing honey from hives in the Hobart city centre to hives across Tasmania. Wellington Apiary was started on the principles…
Topology Design
TOPOLOGY from the Greek TOPOS ‘place’ refers to the study of space and the interconnections of place. The Topology Design theme brings aesthetic qualities of our wild environments into our interior spaces through an exciting range of products.TOPOLOGY PRODUCTS – 10% of Profits made by Topology Design is donated to Environmental Projects. Endangered Species Tea…
Taylor and Smith Distilling Company
Taylor and Smith Distilling co. is an independent artisan distillery in Hobart, owned and run by Natalie and Ben.We experiment with Tasmanian botanicals and carefully craft our base spirits to synthesise the Tasmanian landscape and write out the stories of place. The scale of the season is compressed in Tasmania so you get an intensity…
Tassie Timber Things
At Tassie Timber Things, we take great pride in our commitment to sustainability and quality craftsmanship. We carefully select only the finest Tasmanian timber. Each piece of timber we work with is chosen for its distinctive grain patterns, durability, and innate charm.Our team of skilled artisans combines their expertise with a deep appreciation for the…
Tassie Soap Shed
We are a partner business and produce small batches of soaps that are made with care and not only for the people using our products, but also for the environment. All-natural products go into making our soaps without the addition of any artificial colours or fragrances. Our soaps are made from a combination of coconut…
Tasmanian Tonic Company
The Tasmanian Tonic Company was born of a desire to complement the experience of fine Australian spirits, particularly gin; to provide a range of uniquely Tasmanian flavours that enhance the spirit.We craft tonic water specifically to match fine gin. Featuring ultra-low sugar, natural quinine and native Australian flavours, both our syrups and our ready-to drink…