Two of Tasmania’s most abundant wine regions ripen within a 20-minute drive from Hobart. With a similar latitude to the famous wine regions of France and Germany, the Derwent and Cole valleys produce wines more like those of Europe than mainland Australia. Sip a wide range at such wineries as Stefano Lubiana Wines—the first Tasmanian winery to achieve biodynamic certification—and Frogmore Creek, a pioneer of organic wine and artistic cuisine. There’s also hand-pumped beer (try one of the seasonal sours) and cider at the Two Metre Tall Farm Bar Wednesday through Friday and on Sunday afternoons; award-winning whiskeys at Sullivans Cove; and probably the best paddock-to-plate dining in all of Tasmania at the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery.
Frogmore Creek Vineyard was established in 1996 and strives for excellence in farming methods, wine production and service. The vineyard is located in the Coal River Valley region of Southern Tasmania. The 430 hectare property produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.
Matthew Newton/Tourism Tasmania
