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Match made in Heaven: World Class Tasmanian Tennis Racquets and their connection to Holm Oak Wines

Were you aware that our Holm Oak property was once designated to be the source of oak and ash trees that would supply wood for producing world-class tennis racquets? Well, it’s true. There’s an interesting local history that leads to...

Clonal Conversations

Clonal selection – it’s a buzzword among wine and vine aficionados all over the world. This viticultural practice is just one illustration of the extent to which viticulturists and winemakers go in order to achieve perfection in the vineyard. ...

Festive Tips from Pinot d’Pig

So folks, it’s that time of year again. Every pig (and person) is dashing about in a flap, ticking peeps off their Christmas list, planning for festive functions and generally getting themselves in a tizz in this crazy lead-up to...

All About Riesling

Riesling is respected as one of the finest white grapes in the world, manipulated by winemakers all over the world into a whole range of styles from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. The best wines are incredibly long-lived, elegant and racy,...

Top Places to Eat in Launceston

It’s no secret that one of the best parts of being on holidays is the food, and the deliciousness on offer in Tasmania doesn’t disappoint. Whether it's long brunches at cool cafés or eating out at a fab new restaurant...

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...

History of Holm Oak

Holm Oak’s winery is a relatively young venture in the context of the estate’s history. The tale of all the previous owners is fascinating and it includes the evolution of a groundbreaking tennis racquet, as well as other quirky stories,...

Pinot ‘d’ Pig introduces the Piglets

Sometimes, life throws you lemons. I had two pelted at me a few months ago. They came in the form of two little piggies. Their names? Mayonnaise and Pinot Junior – oh, tone it down… I can hear your hearts...

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...

On the road to Holm Oak

A visit to Tassie is pure magic. You’ve not experienced the deep south of Australia until you’ve taken a road trip through the Tamar Valley region, stopped in at our cellar door, enjoyed the fresh, local produce, thrown an apple...

Vintage 2017 update

The 2016/2017 season could not be more different than the previous season. It’s been incredibly wet and cool down in Tasmania, compared to the hot, dry summer we experienced the year before. This means we’ve seen LOTS of growth on...

Introducing Pinot d’Pig

Hi there, my name is Pinot ‘d’ Pig. Holm Oak’s General Manager. A pig. For real? Absolutely. Why not? Pigs are highly social creatures, with incredible long-term memories and cognitive complexities. We are smart, damn it. The most underrated creatures...

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