Vineyards & Winemaking

What makes Tasmanian Pinot Noir similar to the world’s finest Burgundies?

Pinot noir, considered by some to be the most ethereal and elegant of all red wine styles, is crafted with finesse in several of the world’s finest wine growing regions. When you think of great pinot noir, the old world...

Match made in Heaven: World Class Tasmanian Tennis Racquets and their connection to Holm Oak Wines

Were you aware that our Holm Oak property was once designated to be the source of oak and ash trees that would supply wood for producing world-class tennis racquets? Well, it’s true. There’s an interesting local history that leads to...

Rosé Wine

What is Rosé Wine? Our beloved pink rosé! A style of wine that’s been growing in popularity over the last few years, although in parts of Europe it’s more prominent than white wine. Most often rosé wine is made from...

How red wine is made

The winemaking process is a fascinating one! From grape to glass there’s so many intricacies involved to deliver your favourite wine. Starting in the vineyard, the process evolves slightly depending on whether red or white grapes are harvested. Our winemaker...

Clonal Conversations

Clonal selection – it’s a buzzword among wine and vine aficionados all over the world. This viticultural practice is just one illustration of the extent to which viticulturists and winemakers go in order to achieve perfection in the vineyard. ...

Bec and Tim tasting wine out of barrels in the barrel room at Holm oak

The importance of oak in winemaking

There are certain classic images that spring to mind when people think about the winemaking process – frenetic scenes of vintage, bunches of grapes hanging on the vines, hand picking, even that age-old tradition of foot stomping and plunging the...

A bottle of Holm Oak Riesling and a bottle of Holm Oak Pinot Gris on plinths with a stemless glass of white wine on a table

What is an Aromatic White Wine?

Aromatic white wines promise an enchanting sensory experience with their captivating perfumes and alluring descriptors. Curious about what ‘aromatic’ means in the world of wine Let us demystify this wine term for you by exploring some of the most popular varieties.

The Holm Oak Sustainability Footprint

Good wine starts in the vineyard, which is why it is especially important to adopt environmentally friendly practices in the vineyard to produce world-class wines. In Tasmania our climate means that it’s often difficult to become fully organic, but as...

What is whole bunch fermentation?

Whole-bunch fermentation is gaining popularity as a winemaking technique to add more complexity to the resulting wine. Yes, it’s a geeky wine term, but it simply means the process of not de-stemming the grapes when they are harvested and letting...

Bec Duffy and Tim Duffy look at Pinot Noir in the barrel hall

How to Age and Cellar Pinot Noir

It’s no secret that we love pinot noir here in Tasmania! However, although many pinot noir wines are made for immediate consumption, others will benefit from a little time in the cellar. But just how long should you put your...

The Tale of The Menace and The Perfectionist

Hands up who has children? Hands up who is constantly astounded by the diametrically opposed character traits found in offspring born from the same parents? We are those parents. The personalities of our children, Will and Max, are so uniquely...

Choosing the Right Wine Glass

At Holm Oak, we believe a great bottle of wine is deserving of an equally worthy wine glass to enjoy it from. Read on to discover more about why choosing the right wine glass matters, and how it can enhance your wine drinking experience. We’ll also share some tips on how to choose the best wine glass for your favourite varietals.

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