The Lake Barrington Vineyard is located beside Lake Barrington at West Kentish, northwest Tasmania. West Kentish is a half-hour drive south of Devonport (30 kilometres) and 10 minutes from Sheffield (13 kilometres). Established in 1984 by the late Dr Roger Taylor, the Lake Barrington Vineyard is the oldest in Tasmania's northwest. The range of wines includes chardonnay, pinot noir and the award-winning sparkling, Lake Barrington Estate Alexandra, named for Dr Taylor's daughter. You can taste Lake Barrington wines at the cellar door, or perhaps dine alfresco with a freshly prepared platter of Tasmanian delicacies while enjoying views of the lake and Mount Roland. Wines can be purchased at the cellar door or by mail order.
Barringwood Park Vineyard is 15 kilometres south of Devonport en route to Sheffield and Cradle Mountain. The four hectare vineyard is planted out with the traditional cool climate varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as the more recently proven varieties of Pinot Gris, Schonburger and Pinot Meunier-producing table wines from these varieties and a Sparkling Pinot Noir-Chardonnay to be released before Christmas 2003. At the Cellar Door you will have an opportunity to taste the wines produced in the vineyard and/or relax and enjoy a platter of local produce with a glass of one of Barringwood Park's award winning wines. Enhancing this tasting experience is the ambient atmosphere of the Cellar Door, which features the warmth and beauty of natural Tasmanian timbers, and provides stunning views of the vineyard and across picturesque countryside towards Bass Strait.
Barrington General Store is located just south of Devonport city and offers a historic experience. It is situated on a direct route to Lake Barrington and Devils Gate Dam and is open seven days a week. We offer information about the area to visitors and locals alike and can advise as to what's on and where best to go to see local tourist attractions. Barrington has two murals, one on the Public Hall next to The Store which tells of a historical story about Barrington and the other is attached to The Store which is a directional map of the region. The Store is situated next to a Council Park area with generous parking space available and picnic table facility which is a popular spot for tourists. Within the park area there are two monuments to men of the area lost in World War Two. Adjoining the park is Barrington cemetery with graves dating back to 1872. The Store has an extensive amount of historical information with a display of shop and post office memorabilia dating back to 1880 when the General Store was first opened. The Store also offers Australia Post facilities seven days a week.
Wilmot Hills, situated on Tasmania's north west coast is a unique micro vineyard and orchard. It contains a boutique winery and distillery. The winery produces a range of wines and spirits, not generally found elsewhere. The vineyard is situated in beautiful north west Tasmania near Lake Barrington, with sweeping views of Mount Roland and adjacent peaks. The popular tourist destination of Cradle Mountain is one hour's drive to the South. Experience the relaxed atmosphere at the cellar door and sample the range including sweet varieties.
The Lake Barrington Vineyard is located beside Lake Barrington at West Kentish, northwest Tasmania. West Kentish is a half-hour drive south of Devonport (30 kilometres) and 10 minutes from Sheffield (13 kilometres).
Established in 1984 by the late Dr Roger Taylor, the Lake Barrington Vineyard is the oldest in Tasmania’s northwest. The range of wines includes chardonnay, pinot noir and the award-winning sparkling, Lake Barrington Estate Alexandra, named for Dr Taylor’s daughter. You can taste Lake Barrington wines at the cellar door, or perhaps dine alfresco with a freshly prepared platter of Tasmanian delicacies while enjoying views of the lake and Mount Roland..
Wines can be purchased at the cellar door or by mail order.