by Bert Wiggers | May 3, 2023
TAS CO OP BREWERY BACKGROUND Breheny family settled in Stanley Tas in 1860s and many Breheny brewers were born in Stanley Co operatives Breweries of Tasmania was established in Hobart in 1927 Thomas Breheny was head brewer after previously being head brewer at Tooth...
by Heather Wiggers | May 3, 2023
At La Villa we reflect our inspiration from Emilia-Romagna where we once lived, our grapes are lovingly grown, hand pruned and hand picked before being crafted into premium wine under the watchful eye of our wine makers, Fran Austin and Shane Holloway. We would like...
by Bert Wiggers | May 3, 2023
The Perfect Place Jansz Tasmania is a luxury sparkling wine house, solely devoted to the art of sparkling winemaking since 1986. Location is integral to growing outstanding fruit and only Tasmania can boast such idyllic conditions. Put simply, it is the perfect place...
by Bert Wiggers | May 3, 2023
COAL RIVER VALLEY The StrathAyr property on which the GlenAyr Richmond vineyard is situated is one of the oldest farming properties in Australia with our office dating back to the 1820s. George Loveless who was the leader of the Tolpuddle martyrs lived as a convict on...
by Bert Wiggers | May 1, 2023
I was very lucky to have grown up in a winemaking family. Since 1886, five generations of my family have worked in winemaking and grape growing. In 2008 I worked harvest in the beautiful Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania. I just loved the landscape, vineyards and...
