James' Review
Hardys purchased its first grapes from Tasmania in 1994, with the aim of further developing and refining its sparkling wines, a process that quickly gave birth to House of Arras (see separate entry). The next stage was the inclusion of various parcels of chardonnay from Tasmania in the 1998 Eileen Hardy, then the development in 2001 of the Bay of Fires brand. Bay of Fires has had outstanding success with its table wines: Pinot Noir was obvious, the other wines typically of gold medal standard. Exports to the US, Asia and NZ.
About
The Bay of Fires winery was founded upon the vision and spirit of our dedicated winemaking and viticultural team, who believed Tasmania would one day be the pre-eminent region in Australia to produce cool climate wines. To this end, we search for the individual 'personalities' in every variety and vineyard, to craft wines which are unique, alluring and distinctively Tasmanian but never compromise on consistency or quality.
Specialities
Pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, sparkling, pinot gris
Cellar Door
Information
Bay of Fires' cellar door is the Tasmanian home of Bay of Fires, House of Arras and Eddystone Point Wines. Drop in to taste these wines, enjoy stunning scenery, cheese, artisan pizza and the insights provided by our knowledgable staff.
With extensive established gardens and sweeping views over our vines, the winery and Pipers River, the Bay of Fires Cellar door is a modern and welcoming venue and a perfect complement to our wines.
** Hours change to 11am-4pm June/July/August
(closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Hours
Open weekdays from 11am - 4pm & weekends from 10am - 4pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTION
Accolade Wines
Reynell Road, Reynella SA
Australia
Phone: +61 (0) 8 8392 2222
Email: corporate@accolade-wines.com
International Sales Information
NEW ZEALAND
Hancocks Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants
318 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland, NZ
Phone: 64 9 361 8400
Fax: 64 9 360 7980
Email: sales@hancocks.co.nz
Web: www.hancocks.co.nz
UNITED KINGDOM
Accolade Wines
Accolade Park
Kings Weston Lane
Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9FG
United Kingdom
Phone: +0117 312 4000
Email: customerservices@accolade-wines.com
Web: www.accolade-wines.com
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Penny Jones |
| Established |
2001 |
| Dozens |
NFP |
| Vineyards (area) |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
Mon-Fri 11-4, w'ends 10-4 |
| Address |
40 Baxters Road, Pipers River, Tas 7252
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| Telephone |
(03) 6382 7622
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| Website |
www.bayoffireswines.com.au
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