Priory Ridge
Priory Ridge
4.5
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Located in the small settlement of Priory, close to the tourist destinations of Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires and just 3kms from the town of St Helens one of Tasmania’s premium holiday destinations on the sunny East Coast. Priory Ridge is a boutique vineyard on 20 hectares with ideal north facing slopes which maximise sunlight.
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Desleigh M
Newcastle, Australia39 contributions
Jan 2021
This is my third trip around Tasmania, and I have sampled quite a few wines along the way. This vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is the best Tasmanian white I have tasted ... and by a long way. Also, their Chardonnay is not very far behind. They are fruity, complex and highly drinkable, maybe because of the extra sunshine in this corner of Tas. Highly recommended.
Written 18 January 2021
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Thank you Desleigh for your comments & rating. We are passionate about our boutique vineyard & rustic Cellar Door. We are fortunate to have had a great mentor & wine maker for the 13 years we have been growing grapes. We look forward to sharing other vintages with you in the future. Best wishes, Julie.
Written 20 January 2021
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blowhole71
Kiama, Australia12 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
We stopped here at 3.30 just prior to close and were met with a warm friendly greeting and an amazing tasting . I have not been a white wine drinker for some time but walked away with a bottle of Sav Blanc the lightest most refreshing white I have ever had. The Pinot Noir is outstanding . Nice friendly winery with outstanding wine .
Written 11 March 2021
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Thank you so much for your comments & rating. We are passionate about our success in producing cool climate wines and also in adding to the many experiences for visitors to the Bay of Fires/St. Helens area. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Regards, Julie & David & the team.
Written 20 March 2021
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Sightseer526196
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We were greeted by the wonderful Julie, who’s family have lived in the region form several generations. The wines were terrific (we bought 3 bottles) but the whole experience was fantastic. Julie not only served the wines with some biscuits, but also could not help us enough to plan the rest of our trip. She provided a number of excellent recommendations. That we followed in terms of places and wineries to visit. This was one of those unexpected experiences that end up being a highlight of your trip. We weren’t charged for the tasting. Highly recommend!
Written 1 October 2023
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SC P
Launceston, Australia30 contributions
Sept 2020
Aiming to support local businesses in Tasmania in this strangest off times, we have been travelling ever few weekends around the state staying in accommodation, dining out and visiting fun places. As part of Septembers great wine event we attended Priory Ridge’s event - a wine tasting. Great welcome from David :) Fantastic music by Rod. Half a dozen oysters was my choice of nibbles - delicious. Tasted four wines with the Pinot noir a delight - took home half a dozen! The view of the rolling green hills is stunning.
Written 8 September 2020
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Thank you for your kind review & for partaking in our Great Eastern Wine event. This was our first public event, and with Covid restrictions we were indebted to the efforts of our team to make the day the success that it was.
We are pleased that you enjoyed the local foods (cheese & oysters) and that you came to value the quality & style of our Pinot Noir.
We look forward to your next visit. Kind regards, Julie & David.
Written 16 January 2021
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Beth & Matt
Bellarine, Australia108 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
What a great surprise to find this little gem tucked away in the hills.. the cellar door is an old shearing shed converted into a cellar door, with lots of information on the surrounding communities.
The range of wines were delicious and the service we experienced was very personalised and friendly.
Highly recommend a visit if in the area!
The range of wines were delicious and the service we experienced was very personalised and friendly.
Highly recommend a visit if in the area!
Written 4 February 2024
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Sharon L
Sydney, Australia81 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We stopped on the way back from the Holy Cow Cafe. lovely Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sav Blanc and Pinot Noir on offer. Lots of history in this great little winery and lovely owners with a passion for their product and all things local. They even had maps of the area (with everything you’d need to know)
Written 4 January 2020
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Thank you for your review, Sharon. Being a descendant of early settlers to the Priory area, I enjoy sharing local history & only too pleased to assist with other attractions & experiences. Also, it is great to celebrate the success of our vineyard with the presentation of quality wines.
Looking forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Julie.
Written 16 January 2021
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Sasha75
Paris, France2 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
We went there with 2 Asian friends, and were very disappointed. Besides the fact that the wines were not very good, the lady only poured a drop, and when I say a drop I mean 1 DROP, of each wine to taste, mixed with the drop of water to rinse our glasses. Thing is that oddly enough when 2 Australian came, she was much more generous with them... All in all, the saddest part was that one of our Asian friend turned to us - 2 French causasian guys - and said: I'm sorry guys, she is probably behaving the way she does because of her bias against Asian people. We were shocked by the rudeness of the lady behind the counter. What's more: the wines are not even produced locally, so it is not even a vineyard but a mere miniature bottle shop. Don't bother going there!
Written 7 March 2017
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Stuart B
Worcester, UK571 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This wine tasting venue has character with family historical photos etc adorning the walls making this the antidote to the modern minimalist tasting rooms in many wineries. This together with the wine tasting being given by the owner, who was very proud of the winery and its history and the history of the farm. We tasted 4 wines, all good but due to airline restrictions we were only able to buy a small quantity.
Written 24 December 2019
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It is great to note your appreciation of our unique experience: family history and wine tasting in a quirky shearing shed - (with some modifications)! We are pleased you came to appreciate the quality of our wines and hope we can serve you again in the future. Regards, Julie & David.
Written 16 January 2021
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George G
Galway, Ireland35 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
What a delightful find! On our way out of St. Helens., this vineyard has a wonderful setting on the ridge overlooking the surrounding countryside. Julie and David have set up a great winery with a unique cellar door. Julie is both witty and entertaining and has an excellent knowledge of her products. We tasted all of their wines and purchased all!!
The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc... all first class wines! Pass this vineyard at your peril!! Thank you Julie and David for what you've created here.
The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc... all first class wines! Pass this vineyard at your peril!! Thank you Julie and David for what you've created here.
Written 19 December 2016
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Thank you for your review and comments, tubsy27! We love telling our story to folks like you and celebrating our success with tasting of our Award winning wines.
Written 6 May 2018
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Lordy49
Hobart, Australia53 contributions
June 2020 • Couples
Greeted with a warm welcome. Our host made us both feel very special. We walked out carrying a six pack of very nice wines. We will be purchasing more online
Written 22 June 2020
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What great people we met once we were able to open after Covid lock down! We enjoyed sharing our family history with you and we are pleased you came to appreciate the quality of our wines. No doubt you have continued to enjoy drinking your purchases in style!? Kind regards, Julie & David.
Written 16 January 2021
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