Standing on the scaffolding of the tasting room building in construction

I’ve participated in the Southern Tasmanian Open Vineyards weekend previously, but this year marks the first year I get to host it at my Palisander vineyard (or the tasting room).    The...

Our 2024 Chardonnay is a story of Southern Tasmania

Our 2024 Chardonnay is a story of Southern Tasmania

Our 2024 Chardonnay is a true Southern Tasmania story. It blends fruit from our Palisander Vineyard in the Coal River Valley with parcels from Bernard...

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2024 Chardonnay & 2024 Palisander Pinot Noir Now Released

2024 Chardonnay & 2024 Palisander Pinot Noir Now Released

After a few years of agility with the damp and challenging  La Niña seasons, the 2024 vintage felt like a deep, collective breath. Nature gave...

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Humble on Duke Noosa Wine Dinner

Humble on Duke Noosa Wine Dinner

I’m finally trading the cool Tassie breezes for the Noosa sun! I’m so excited to be heading up to Humble on Duke on Friday, February...

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Island Life by Linda Smith in TasWeekend

Island Life by Linda Smith in TasWeekend

One of the first things winemaker Sam Connew did when she moved to Tasmania almost a decade ago was to enjoy lunch with friends at...

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The Real Review Wine Classification recognises latest Australian entrants

The Real Review Wine Classification recognises latest Australian entrants

The Real Review Wine Classification comprises the greatest wines of Australia and New Zealand that display an outstanding track record of a decade or longer....

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Two-Merit Rating for Riesling and Chardonnay

Two-Merit Rating for Riesling and Chardonnay

We are so excited and humbled to announce that our Stargazer Riesling and Stargazer Chardonnay have been recognised in The Real Review's latest Australian Wine Classification....

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Small batch, high quality...

Small batch, high quality...

Every pruning, harvesting, and winemaking decision is made with the final wine in mind. I purposefully make all of the Stargazer wines in small and...

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What's behind the Chardonnay label?

What's behind the Chardonnay label?

I am often asked about the stories behind the labels on my wines, as each has a unique story. The single-variety wines in the Stargazer...

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An Impressive 97 Points for our 2023 Chardonnay

An Impressive 97 Points for our 2023 Chardonnay

Before the break, I received a wonderful Christmas present of my own with the news that Huon Hooke of The Real Review had rated the recently...

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