Discover Lebrina: farming, wine and landscapes

Discover Lebrina through several distinct themes: regenerative farming, viticulture, distinctive vineyard landscapes and a range of tasting experiences. Fork it Farm brings the scale of a working farm and native planting into focus; at Brook Eden Vineyard, an ancient ridge, Pipers Brook and a spring-fed wetland are part of the landscape. The cellar doors at Apogee Tasmania, Brook Eden and Clover Hill Wines each offer a different focus—from a guided tasting with hors d’œuvres to an introduction to a multi-vintage approach. If you’re deciding where to stay in Lebrina, these differences may help you choose: first decide whether farming and nature, viticultural landscapes or a particular tasting theme interests you most.

Farming, vineyards and water

Fork it Farm is a 44-hectare regenerative farm in Lebrina. More than 1,300 native trees have been planted on the property, which also has a wildlife corridor around Pipers Brook. This brings together two themes of interest for a nature-focused trip in one place: regenerative farming and native planting. The number of trees planted gives a tangible sense of the planting, while the corridor connects the property to the waterway.

At Brook Eden Vineyard, the view changes: the vineyards sit on an ancient ridge of deep, gravelly, well-drained volcanic soil. Pipers Brook flows along one side, while a spring-fed native wetland lies on the other. The soil and waterside landscape are both part of this vineyard’s setting. Compared with Fork it Farm, the emphasis here is not on the scale of the farm or tree planting, but on the ridge, soil and wetland. This contrast gives your trip planning a clear focus: a working farm with native planting, or a vineyard with a distinctive landform and waterscape.

Winemaking and tastings

Apogee Tasmania produces traditional-method sparkling wines as well as table wines made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris. Brook Eden Vineyard produces cool-climate still and sparkling wines. Their profiles differ in focus: Apogee highlights its winemaking method and four grape varieties, while Brook Eden focuses on cool-climate still and sparkling wines. These give wine enthusiasts two specific themes to consider when choosing what interests them in Lebrina.

The cellar doors make the options even more specific. Apogee Tasmania offers a guided tasting of four wines with hors d’œuvres. Brook Eden Vineyard offers tastings of Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Rosé. Tastings at the Clover Hill Wines cellar door introduce the winery’s unique multi-vintage approach. This lets you compare different focuses: a guided wine tasting with food, tastings featuring specifically named grape varieties, or the multi-vintage approach. Clover Hill also offers vineyard tours, which require reservations. The cellar door also has a selection of small dishes created by head chef Tanya White to complement the wine with distinctive flavour combinations. Menu details may change. As visiting arrangements can also change, check the latest cellar door information before your trip.

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