There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you stop yelling orders and start listening to the land. I first met Lucy Ridge on her odyssey across Australia, searching...
Exploring Coal River Valley: A Wine Lover's Guide
The Coal River Valley, nestled in the southern reaches of Tasmania, is a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts. With its unique terroir, natural splendour, stunning...
A new vintage, a farewell, and a new wine!
Well, it must be getting close to the end of vintage as I'm beginning to (partially) get my weekends back. I also now have time...
2024 Tasmanian Vintage Report
The official news for the 2024 vintage from Wine Tasmania is in. Tasmanian wine producers are welcoming the trifecta of excellent quality, record wine grape values...
A Highlight on Tasmania by the Halliday Wine Companion
Halliday Wine Companion has complied an overview into Tassie wine, and for those who want to expand their wine knowledge on our prized isle, it’s a...
We're opening our (vineyard) doors! And an update on some recent accolades…
We've received some lovely accolades recently for the wines, especially the 2022 Palisander Pinot Noir but I was particularly happy to see my vineyard manager,...
2023 Young Gun of Wine Top Vineyard - Palisander Vineyard
Palisander vineyard, in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, was originally planted with 1-hectare of pinot noir and riesling vines in 2004, and later purchased by Samantha...
New wines now available...but probably not for long! And your purchase will also support a VERY important cause
As I write this, the sun is streaming through my window at home and it definitely feels like spring is on its way, if not...
It's Halliday Wine Companion Awards season!
I was completely chuffed for Stargazer to be included last year as a finalist in the Halliday Wine Companion Awards for Winery of the Year,...
A long overdue post harvest update from Stargazer
With vintage well and truly in the rear vision mirror and a month of pruning behind us, this harvest update is long overdue! Truth be...