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How to Start a Wine Cellar

So, you’ve bought some special or age-worthy wines (or you want to), and you’re thinking about cellaring wine at home but don’t know where to begin. Starting your own wine cellar at home is not nearly as daunting as it...

Family-Friendly Accommodation in Tasmania

Planning a trip to Tasmania with the family? We’ve got you covered for where to stay with our family-friendly guide. Whether you’re heading straight to Launceston or Hobart, or embarking on a road trip from coast to coast, we’ve rounded...

Bec Duffy and Tim Duffy look at Pinot Noir in the barrel hall

How to Age and Cellar Pinot Noir

It’s no secret that we love pinot noir here in Tasmania! However, although many pinot noir wines are made for immediate consumption, others will benefit from a little time in the cellar. But just how long should you put your...

The Tale of The Menace and The Perfectionist

Hands up who has children? Hands up who is constantly astounded by the diametrically opposed character traits found in offspring born from the same parents? We are those parents. The personalities of our children, Will and Max, are so uniquely...

How to prune a grapevine

With the grapes picked and the current vintage wines maturing in the winery, the winter months are the time to prepare the vineyard for a good crop the upcoming season. During winter, the grapevines enter their dormancy phase, where they...

An AFL Fan’s Weekend Guide to Launceston

The Duffys are avid AFL fans and the start of the season sparks a new season war in our household given allegiances are divided. Max is an avid Richmond Tigers fan, Will supports Hawthorn Hawks while Tim follows the Geelong Cats and I go for Collingwood...

Pork fillet with mushroom sauce in a bowl with chopsticks

Pork Fillet with Mushroom Sauce and Lemon Potatoes

If you’re looking for a delicious meal that will please the adults and kids in your home, then this tender pork and potato recipe served with creamy mushroom sauce, is a perfect choice. It pairs fabulously with our Holm Oak Chardonnay.

How red wine is made

The winemaking process is a fascinating one! From grape to glass there’s so many intricacies involved to deliver your favourite wine. Starting in the vineyard, the process evolves slightly depending on whether red or white grapes are harvested. Our winemaker...

The Ultimate Tasmanian Driving Holiday

It’s time to start planning your next driving holiday around Tasmania. As we discovered when international borders were closed, we are so lucky to have such a wealth of domestic travel experiences at our fingertips here in Australia. Whether you...

Plate with delicious duck legs and beetroot relish

Slow cooked duck legs with beetroot relish

Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with a range of dishes, though it pairs particularly well with fatty meats and earthy flavours due to its lean acidity and fruit-driven flavour profile. With this in mind, and an abundance of beets growing in our garden, we were inspired to put this recipe from Chef Neil Perry to the test. It pairs perfectly with our Estate Pinot Noir.

Top Tasmanian Wines, Delivered to Your Door

Imagine having your own personal sommelier? Now, new wine sales platform Wines of Tasmania is offering you just that, with expertly curated wine subscription boxes delivered to your door each month. The boxes are selected by a panel of wine...

Our people: Get to know Jason from Bird n Herd

1. How long have you been serving your amazing food at the Holm Oak Cellar Door? Bird n Herd launched at Holm Oak in September 2018, and we’ve just started our third season here. 2. Tell us about your early...

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