Frogmore Creek

Frogmore Creek sits in the Coal River Valley, approximately 25 kilometres north of Hobart, and has been producing cool-climate wines from this corner of southern Tasmania since 1997. Cambridge is well-placed for wine travellers heading out of the city, and Frogmore Creek has grown into one of the valley's more notable stops — offering a cellar door, restaurant, and vineyard tours in a single visit.

The Wines

The focus here is on three varieties that thrive in Tasmania's cooler growing conditions: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The Coal River Valley's extended ripening season allows fruit to develop gradually, building complexity without sacrificing the freshness and elegance that define good cool-climate wine. These aren't varieties chosen by accident — each one suits the region's temperature patterns and terroir particularly well, and you'll find them presented seriously at the cellar door.

Cellar Door Experience

The cellar door is contemporary in style and accessible in feel, with staff who can speak to the specifics of the Coal River Valley — its soils, its climate, and how the winery approaches each variety. Casual drop-in tastings are available, and guided experiences can be arranged for those who want more depth. Vineyard and winery tours are also on offer, giving context to what you're tasting.

If you're visiting in a group, it's worth booking ahead to make sure the experience runs smoothly. Tours, in particular, benefit from a reservation.

Food and Dining

The on-site restaurant is designed around the wines, with a menu that pairs with the cellar door offerings. Seating overlooks the vineyard, and the setup works well for families as well as groups. It's the kind of place where a cellar door tasting can reasonably extend into a full meal — which makes the recommended two to three hours feel well spent rather than indulgent.

Bookings for the restaurant are strongly advised, particularly during peak travel periods over summer and school holidays.

The Vineyard

The Coal River Valley is one of Tasmania's most established cool-climate wine regions, and Frogmore Creek's position within it gives the vineyard access to the conditions that make Tasmanian wine distinctive. The cooler and longer growing season slows fruit development in a way that adds to the structural complexity of varieties like Pinot Noir and the aromatic precision of Riesling. It's worth taking a vineyard tour if you want to understand how place shapes what ends up in the glass.

Getting There

Frogmore Creek is located in Cambridge, reached via the Brooker Highway from Hobart — around a 25-kilometre drive. The property has adequate on-site parking for both cars and caravans, and can accommodate coach and group arrivals with prior notice. The Coal River Valley is well-suited to a self-drive itinerary from Hobart, and Frogmore Creek makes a logical first or last stop on that loop.

Visitor Tips

• Book ahead for both the restaurant and any guided tours, especially between December and February when visitor numbers are higher
• Allow two to three hours if you're planning to combine a tasting with a meal
• Autumn (March to May) is a rewarding time to visit — harvest activity adds atmosphere and seasonal events sometimes coincide with this period
• Spring (September to November) offers pleasant weather and visible vineyard activity without the summer crowds
• Winter visits are quieter but the cellar door and restaurant remain suitable for an indoor-focused visit