New wine-tasting experience at Tassie’s Tolpuddle Vineyard ranks among Australia’s best foodie gigs

When a popular Tassie vineyard with a string of accolades opened a tasting room late last year, wine buffs across Australia took notice, with the experience now ranked among the nation’s best

Tolpuddle winemaker Adam Wadewitz. Picture: Supplied

Despite Tasmania’s small size, our island state produces an oversized share of Australia’s finest wine – from the Tamar’s sparkling winemakers to the East Coast’s scenic vineyards.

So when the duo behind one of South Australia’s best cellar doors took over Tassie vineyard Tolpuddle, located at Richmond, in 2011, wine buffs took notice. Cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith (of Adelaide Hills’ Shaw + Smith) – with the help of winemaker Adam Wadewitz – have propelled Tolpuddle’s chardonnay and pinot noir to cult status. A brand new tasting room opened at Tolpuddle in December, giving wine enthusiasts yet another reason to visit the already-popular Coal River Valley wine region.

The new Tolpuddle Vineyard tasting room. Picture: Dearna Bond

Visitors can book a tasting session from Friday to Monday, between 11am-5pm, and taste a flight of four wines. Guests can also choose from a concise menu of small share plates featuring local ingredients such as Tongola Curdy Goats Cheese with Hazelbrae Hazelnuts and Kunzea Honey; or Baked Tasmanian Scallops with Lemon and Garlic Butter and Brioche Crumbs.

Designed by Hobart-based Tanner Architects and constructed by local builder Cordwell Built, the tasting room sits discreetly within the vineyard, with large floor to ceiling windows providing views over the vines.

The new Tolpuddle tasting room in the Coal River Valley. Picture: Dearna Bond

The new tasting room at Tassie’s Tolpuddle Vineyard is attracting national attention. Picture: Supplied

Salvaged timber from Tasmania’s West Coast features strongly throughout and there is seating inside and out.

Tolpuddle Vineyard is just one of the many Tasmanian small businesses that star in delicious. 100 — the ultimate foodie bucket list featuring 100 of the most delicious food experiences in Australia.

See the full list at delicious100.com.au