Priory Ridge
Priory Ridge
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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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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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Benita G
Morisset, Australia65 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Friends
The wine deserves a 5 star the whites were all very nice our disappointment came when we all purchased wine, as on top of the purchase we were all charged an extra $8 ea for tasting. That wouldn’t worry me if I hadn’t purchased wine but was shocked that both the husband and wife agreed to charge us all an extra $8 ea knowing we were all buying wine also, I’ve never had a winery charge me for tasting if you purchase wine.
Written 10 September 2022
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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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Desleigh M
Newcastle, Australia38 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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Rita D
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Jan. 2021 • Couples
After checking out the Bay of Fires make sure you stop and sample the wonderful wines at Priory Ridge. A gorgeous little historical cabin is the setting for this experience with a wonderful host and owner Julie sharing not only the details of the wines but the history of the area that her family has been a part of for generations. Free wine tasting of both their whites and a red is really terrific. A beautiful little vineyard where you get personal service. I can’t recommend it enough. Just go and enjoy.
Written 2 January 2021
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Thank you Rita for your comments. It is our pleasure to offer a unique experience of wine tasting whilst taking in the history of our family. By now you will be enjoying your purchases - drinking in style ?! We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, Julie & David.
Written 16 January 2021
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SC P
Launceston, Australia34 contributions
Sep. 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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kep15379
Hobart, Australia17 contributions
Jul. 2020 • Friends
Thank you to Julie for a very enjoyable visit! Very cosy, friendly and welcoming. We loved it and walked away with some fabulous wines to share! Chardonnay is to die for!
Written 4 July 2020
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Thank you for your visit & conversations re past times. It has been our passion to establish a vineyard on family property and now to share our successful vintages with friends. Kind regards, Julie & David.
Written 16 January 2021
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Lordy49
Hobart, Australia58 contributions
Jun. 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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Sharon L
Sydney, Australia73 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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Stuart B
Worcester, UK604 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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- Hotels near Priory Ridge:
- (1.09 km) The French House
- (6.38 km) Bay Of Fires Bush Retreat
- (1.78 km) Anchor Wheel Motel
- (3.51 km) Pelican Point Tasmania
- (3.92 km) BIG4 St Helens Holiday Park
- Restaurants near Priory Ridge:
- (3.45 km) Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir
- (2.78 km) Sco & Co. and The Lifebuoy Cafe
- (4.04 km) Lease 65
- (2.80 km) Coffee Away
- (3.17 km) Skippers Fish Shop