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...
A Reflection of Vintage 2026
The 2026 vintage at Stargazer presented a season of contrasts, serving as yet another annual reminder of the dynamic nature of viticulture here in the...
Australian Chardonnay by Ken Gargett in 'The World of Fine Wine'
In 'The World of Wine Fine', a British quarterly magazine, a great article on the rise of Australian chardonnay was recently featured. We were delighted...
The Grower Series: Brinktop Vineyard
Winemaking is never a solitary endeavour (as much as sometimes I might want it to be!) It is an ongoing partnership between winemaker and grower,...
Thank to Our Visitors at the Southern Vineyards Open Weekend
I’ve always said that wine is about a sense of place, but it’s also about the people you share it with. And it was great...
Southern Tasmanian Vineyard Open Days Menu!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you ready to join us next weekend at the Southern Tasmanian Vineyard Open Days? On Friday 27th, we’re thrilled to have renowned Hobart...
Join us the Southern Vineyards Open Day
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...
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...
Palisander Vineyard
As you relax and take in the expansive views from our new tasting room, you'll see how much the Palisander vineyard has grown. The original...
Pruning the vineyard
Pruning season is one of the most critical times of year for us at the vineyard. It's the first step in preparing for the new vintage...