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Our Vineyard Variations

The Wizard – ever wondered why our premium estate-grown Pinot Noir carries this moniker? It’s because our vineyards are steeped in sporting history. Yes, an unlikely match – sport and winemaking – but one that we are proud of nonetheless....

Life is a Cabernet

Glorified as King of the Reds, Cabernet is a beguilingly complicated beast. On its own, it can be aloof and austere yet perfectly powerful; when blended with varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet can hit next-level flavour greatness. Most drinkers would...

Beef Bourguignon

Beef bourguignon, a classic French dish, pairs exquisitely with Holm Oak Shiraz, making it an ideal winter meal to share with friends. This hearty stew, rich in flavour and deeply comforting, features tender beef slow-cooked in red wine, along with...

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Looking for the perfect winter comfort food? This creamy pumpkin soup with crusty bread is an all-time favourite in the Duffy family. Follow our four simple steps to whip up a delicious dinner on a cold winter’s night. Enjoy with...

Cool Climate Tasmanian Shiraz

Join Bec as she tastes four different Tasmanian styles of shiraz and discusses the nuances of cool climate and terroir and the interesting flavours that abound.

Roast Rack of Lamb with Potatoes

The perfect winter warmer, this lamb roast recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser on a cold evening. Ingredients 10 chat potatoes 1 cup of cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup of black olives olive oil 1 quality 6-bone rack of lamb a...

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...

Tamar Valley Truffles

Visit Tamar Valley and discover a veritable feast of amazing producers – from wineries like our own Holm Oak, to dairy and honey farms and fresh fruit and vegetable growers. One of our top-shelf producers is Tamar Valley Truffles, located...

Where to stay in the Tamar Valley

Are you considering travelling to the Tamar Valley for your next getaway? If so, yippee! Don’t forget to drop into Holm Oak’s cellar door while you’re here. We’ve done the research on where to stay in our valley – from...

Slow-Cooked Beef Cheeks in Shiraz

The Duffy family have only recently discovered the joys of slow-cooked beef cheeks. They have the most incredible melt-in-the-mouth texture and make a brilliant winter comfort food, especially when paired with our Shiraz. Ingredients 2kg beef cheeks ½ cup extra virgin olive...

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.

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...

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