by Holm Oak | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Winemaking
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 different that we often...
by Holm Oak | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, Winemaking
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 rest and rejuvenate before the...
by Holm Oak | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, Winemaking
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 and owner...
by Holm Oak | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Cellar Door, Winemaking
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 industry experts, who...
by Holm Oak | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Winemaking
This year we’re all for creating powerful forces for good. Earlier in the year we caught up with some of our fellow Tassie winemakers – Cynthea Feldheim (from Marion’s Vineyard) and Fran Austin (from Delamere) – to come up with a way to apply our unique skills for a...
by Holm Oak | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Winemaking
Arneis is a white grape variety, most commonly thought to originate from the Piedmont region in Northern Italy. The name Arneis literally means “the little rascal” given how finicky the varietal is to grow. It’s often susceptible to disease in the vineyard and can...
