The Coal River Valley Wine Region
A cool climate wine area near Richmond, Tasmania, Australia
Apr 3, 2007
The Wine And The Wineries
The picturesque Coal River Valley Wine Region, Tasmania, Australia surrounds the historic town of Richmond, only a twenty-minute drive from Hobart. There are more small, independent vineyards in this region than in any other part of Tasmania. This offers the visitor tastings and cellar door sales at more than 14 different wineries. The area is positioned at a similar latitude to the wine regions of Germany and France, and so the wine tends to be a cross over between the distinctly Australian wines of the mainland and a style more consistent with European wines. Many award-winning wines have come out of this area.
The Coal River Valley
It is well worth a visit to the Coal River Valley Wine Region even if wine tasting is not on your itinerary, because a drive through this beautiful valley has its own rewards. Mist over the vineyards, picnic spots by the river, and the fascinating town of Richmond with its famous convict built bridge, colonial gaol, Catholic Church, carriage rides and many restored Georgian buildings.
Tasting The Wine
The boutique wineries of the Coal River Valley Wine Region are small and unique. Some are open every day and have regular trading hours while others may require you to call ahead to book a time to visit their cellar door. If visiting the wineries does not appeal to you, but the wine of the region does, a visit to the liquor shop in Richmond will give you the opportunity to purchase wines from the local area.
An alphabetical list of wineries in the Coal River Valley Wine Region including the address for each winery:
Charles Rueben Estate, 777 Middle Tea Tree Rd
Clemens Hill, 686 Richmond Rd
Coal Valley Vineyard, 257 Richmond Rd
Craigow, 528 Richmond Rd
Ese Vineyards, 1013 Tea Tree Road
Hood Wines, 489 Richmond Rd
Kraanwood, 8 Woodies Place
Meadowbank, 699 Richmond Road
Milford Vineyard, 1431 Tasman Hwy
Morningside, 711 Middle Tea Tree Rd
Palmara Vineyard, 1314 Richmond Rd
Stoney Domaine A, Tea Tree Rd
Tolpuddle, Back Tea Tree Rd
Woodlands Wines, Tea Tree Rd
The Historic Town Of Richmond
The Historic Village of Richmond is a bustling town that attracts visitors with its exceptional architecture and easy-going atmosphere. It is within easy travelling distance from Hobart and so a visitor may choose to use Hobart as a base and make a day trip to Richmond and the Coal River Valley Wine Region. Alternatively, the area provides excellent accommodation from simple budget alternatives through to boutique bed and breakfast accommodation and all styles in between. There are restaurants and fast food style outlets in Richmond to satisfy any budget and a walk through this historic town is a treat in itself.
