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
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...
by Bert Wiggers | May 1, 2023
This brilliant wine is made from fruit from the Frecyinet Vineyard on the east coast of Tasmania. It starts out smoky, complex and a touch mysterious, but with some air it really blossoms; showing off some nutty and riper peach notes, but all backed by strong acidity....
by Bert Wiggers | Apr 30, 2023
COAL RIVER VALLEY Just 30kms north east of Hobart in the Coal River Valley we discovered this unique site. Sitting below the imposing Mount Lord, with views over Pitt Water, the property is beautiful, rugged and somewhat daunting. Proprietor, Robert Hill Smith and...
