Coal River Valley Food, Drink And History Experience

OVERVIEW

Sample some of the most flavorful foods, award-winning wines and artisanal spirits made in the Coal River Valley, a gorgeous agricultural region north of Hobart. Your culinary immersion will begin at Coaldale Walnuts, a sustainable family-owned farm that produces shelled walnuts and ones that are pickled in vinegar, sugar and spices. Another fascinating tour and tasting awaits you at Killara, a boutique distillery known for its hand-crafted premium spirits. Platters of seasonal produce will be served along with a refreshing gin and tonic that may be made with a triple-juniper apothecary gin. Similarly, at Upland Vineyard, you will tour the historical estate as prelude to the tasting. The winery is acclaimed for its Blanc de Blancs, citrusy Chardonnays and silky Pinot Noirs. The sampling at Tunnel Hill Mushrooms may be the most unusual as the gourmet mushrooms – which range from Lion’s Manes to Shimiji Turkey Tails – are grown in a former railway tunnel.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Savor a variety of tastings at boutique locales in the fertile Coal River Valley.
• Sample spirits such as apothecary gin and wine from a family-owned vineyard.
• Taste unusual products such as pickled walnuts and mushrooms grown in a railway tunnel.
• Gain an understanding of why the valley is considered a paradise for foodies.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.