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Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Cosy up this winter with a rich, cheesy and creamy vegetable bake! We have an abundance of brussel sprouts in the garden at the moment, and the family love to eat them covered in a cheesy parmesan sauce and topped with bacon. It is an indulgence, but the cooler...
What is chardonnay?
Chardonnay is a white grape variety that originated in the Burgundy wine region of France. It is a variety that is grown widely across all regions of Australia. Is chardonnay sweet or dry? Chardonnay is generally categorised as a dry wine. Occasionally it is made into...
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...
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?
Salumi plate with parmesan custard, pickled mushrooms, pickled onion and radish
The beauty of this salumi plate recipe inspired by SBS, is you can make your own elements to add or simply stock up on some beautiful produce at the farmer’s markets. It also matches beautifully with our whole bunch pressed wines, The Menace Merlot and The...
What is whole bunch fermentation?
Whole-bunch fermentation is gaining popularity as a winemaking technique to add more complexity to the resulting wine. Yes, it’s a geeky wine term, but it simply means the process of not de-stemming the grapes when they are harvested and letting the grapes go directly...
Home Smoked Salmon with Pickled Cucumber and Kimchi Butter
Supporting local produce is at the heart of our philosophy at Holm Oak and it’s hard to go past local salmon. Enjoy this home smoked salmon recipe with kimchi butter and cucumber pickle. A perfect match with our new 2017 Sparkling Rosé Ingredients 125g...
Insects and biodiversity in the Holm Oak vineyard
A vineyard – just like any garden, orchard or farmland – is home to a multitude of insects and other fauna that play an important role in maintaining the right ecological balance. Biodiversity is essential to the health of the soil and the plants that grow in it, but...
What is Moscato Wine?
Moscato is a style of wine made from muscat grapes. It’s famous for sweet flavours of peaches and orange blossom and because it’s lower in alcohol than other sparkling wines. The muscat grape has been around for thousands of years, and encompasses a range of over 200...
Seared Scallops with Pinot Gris Butter Sauce
Pinot Gris and shellfish make a perfect pair. A luscious buttery pinot gris sauce is drizzled over freshly grilled scallops with zesty herbs for a quick, decadent entreé or starter. Put this one on your next dinner party menu. Ingredients 2 tablespoons pine...
Hobart dining hotspots – Your guide to the best restaurants
Hobart is quickly garnering a reputation for great quality food. With unique local produce, world-class wine lists and talented chefs defecting to Tasmania from the mainland, it’s now a must-visit foodie destination. New restaurants are opening regularly and old favourites evolving their menus to showcase the best that Tasmania has to offer.
Top Breakfast Spots in Hobart
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day so before you head out to MONA, join in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrations, or set off for Bruny Island for some penguin spotting, fuel up at one of favourite breakfast spots in Hobart.
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.
