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Two bowls of creamy mushroom soup with croutons

Creamy mushroom and brie soup with homemade croutons

This rich and creamy mushroom and brie soup is packed with flavour, featuring a mix of mushrooms, leeks, and a touch of sherry. Served with crispy parmesan croutons, it’s the perfect comfort food for cooler days. Try this easy recipe with a glass of Holm Oak Pinot Noir.

Launceston’s best restaurants to discover

If you’re keen to discover Launceston’s best restaurants, there’s an impressive selection to choose from in this northern Tasmanian city. To get you started, here are six of the best bars and restaurants in Launceston to put on your itinerary...

Foodie’s guide to Launceston and beyond

Long known as ‘the Apple Isle’, Tasmania is renowned for its pristine waterways, clean air and rich array of produce, harvested from its bountiful orchards, lush pastures, brimming lakes and coastline. From a local perspective, we know that food-loving visitors...

What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?

There’s no denying that Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio has quickly evolved to become a popular white wine of choice over the last few years. It’s now one of the fastest growing white wines, behind Sauvignon Blanc. What makes Pinot Gris different...

Your guide to Mountain Biking in Tasmania

Tasmania is famous for our world-class mountain biking trails. With an abundance of natural forests and tracks to discover, it’s the best way to get out amongst nature and enjoy some breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re just starting out and still...

Best Breakfasts in Launceston

Breakfast – it’s long been said that it’s the most important meal of the day, and we have to agree. When we have time (which is not as often as we’d like), we love settling in with a juice, a...

History of Holm Oak

Holm Oak’s winery is a relatively young venture in the context of the estate’s history. The tale of all the previous owners is fascinating and it includes the evolution of a groundbreaking tennis racquet, as well as other quirky stories,...

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. ...

She Shed Cocktail with Sparkling Rosé

Helen (@sheshedcocktails) has made another delicious cocktail and we're excited to share it with you. She used our Holm Oak Sparkling Rosé and to create her Sparkling Rosé cocktail which we're thinking is perfect for a Christmas aperatif or summer...

Family Fun in Tasmania! Guide to the School Holidays

As Tasmania increasingly becomes a must-visit destination on the world stage, visitors are streaming into the Apple Isle to enjoy its many and varied sights and activities. As the nearest major port of call from mainland Australia, Launceston is bursting...

Brown gold plate of barbecued asparagus with feta and lemon

Barbecued asparagus with lemon, feta and mint

At Holm Oak Vineyards, we have an abundance of asparagus growing in our sauvignon blanc garden, lots of lemons and mint too. With our house under construction at the moment, this easy recipe is our go-to for a quick BBQ lunch.

Yellow tablecloth and a plate with roasted asparagus

Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Walnut Lemon Gremolata

The Tamar Valley is filled with an abundance of inspiring artisan food producers. Here at Holm Oak, we love visiting our neighbours at Robur Farm to source some goat fetta for this tasty recipe. A simple four-steps, this meal is a crowd-pleaser in the Duffy family and pairs beautifully with our Pinot Gris.

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