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Get a Taste of Tasmanian Sparkling Wine
As one of Australia’s premier cool-climate wine regions, Tasmania is coming of age and quickly gaining a reputation for producing some of the best sparkling wines in the world.
How to Start a Wine Cellar
So, you’ve bought some special or age-worthy wines and you’re thinking about cellaring wine at home. Here are some tips for starting your own wine cellar.
Seared scallops with crème fraîche and wasabi crunch
What could be a better match than white wine and seared scallops? It screams of a party on a plate! The Holm Oak team are huge fans of local Tasmanian scallops, which pair perfectly with some of our wines.
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 up the best family-friendly stays around the Apple Isle.
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 favourite pinot noir down before you enjoy them?
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?
How to prune a grapevine
Like many jobs in the vineyard, pruning is labour intensive, but critical to achieve the best quality wine. A well-pruned vine will produce grapes that will ripen easily as there is just the right amount of grape bunches on each vine.
Classic Moussaka
Moussaka is a classic Greek dish layered with eggplant, lamb mince and creamy bechamel sauce. Think of it as Greece’s answer to Italy’s lasagne! It’s rich and hearty and is the ultimate comfort food. Serve it with our 2019 Cabernet Merlot to keep you toasty this winter.
An AFL Fan’s Weekend Guide to Launceston
Heading to Launceston or Hobart for the AFL? We’ve got footy fans covered with this list of places to eat and things to see before and after the game.
Pork Fillet with Mushroom Sauce and Lemon Potatoes
The irony is not lost on us when we say we love a delicious pork meal for dinner. Yes, our pet, Pinot d’Pig would be mortified! 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...
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 and owner Bec Duffy talks you through the process of making red wine here at Holm Oak. Enjoy the virtual journey.
Mushroom quinoa risotto with hazelnut gremolata
Merlot is a versatile food wine and great wine to be drinking at this time of year as the weather cools. We decided to make a straight merlot in 2019, and this vintage is a great wine to match with mushroom dishes, such as this Mushroom Quinoa Risotto from Delicious.
Meet the Duffys
Holm Oak is the labour of love of dynamic duo, Bec Duffy and her husband Tim Duffy. Since 2006, they have followed their dream of crafting delicious expressions of cool-climate Tasmanian wines. Bec is the winemaker and Tim is viticulturist.
