N[0]="Apsley Gorge Vineyard";
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A[0]="'The Gulch', Bicheno  Tas.  7215";
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T[0]="+61 (0)3 6375 1221";
F[0]="+61(0)3 6375 1589";
D1[0]=" Apsley Gorge Vineyard, established in 1988, consists of 5 hectares of vines and a waterfront winery in a spectacular waterfront setting at the 'Gulch' just north of the fishing port of  Bicheno. Taste Apsley Gorge wine from the fi";
D2[0]="sh factory cellar door at the scenic Gulch [where you can also buy fresh crayfish in season]. The proprietor Brian Franklin, a retired abalone fisherman, dreamt of making Apsley Gorge Vineyards one of Australian's top producers of";
D3[0]=" Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Brian won the Best Pinot Noir Trophy at both Royal Adelaide Wine Show and Boutique Wine Show in 2001, showing that his dream has begun to turn to reality. The East Coast, which is often referred to as t";
D4[0]="he Sunshine Coast of Tasmania, has more sunshine hours than Sydney. The vineyard has been carefully placed to benefit from a unique microclimate, which ensures a long, gradual ripening period. The grapes are handpicked and the win";
D5[0]="e is made according to Burgundian traditions. Open 10am to 5pm daily.";
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N[1]="Bishop's Rock Vineyard";
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A[1]="'Melrose', Tasman Hwy, Swansea, Tasmania 7190";
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N[2]="Coombend Estate";
E[2]="coombend@bigpond.com";
A[2]="Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania 7190";
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T[2]="+61 (0)3 6257 8256";
F[2]="+61 (0)3 6257 8484";
D1[2]=" Coomben is situated on the East Coast of Tasmania, between Swansea and Bicheno. This five-hectare vineyard is owned by John and Jo Fenn-Smith has been best known for its superb cabernet sauvignon, always amongst the best in the st";
D2[2]="ate. More recently they have produced some excellent Riesling and a terrific, racy Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyard was established in 1985, on the north-facing slope of an unpolluted valley, maximizing the effects of clean air, sunl";
D3[2]="ight and shelter. Only estate fruit is used for the wines. The grapes are picked and tended by hand to produce wine of superior quality. The Faun featured on the winery label appears in Roman mythology as the spirit of agricultura";
D4[2]="l fertility. The faun is a gentle harmless creature said to influence the quality of grapes and grain.  The vineyard has now been supplemented by 3000 olive trees. Vineyard cottage accommodation is available. The cellar door is at";
D5[2]=" the start of the driveway into Francine Vineyard, but don't be confused- Francine is at the end of the drive. Both are well worth a visit.  Open 9.30am to 5pm every day.  ";
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V1[2]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Riesling,  Sauvignon Blanc,";
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N[3]="Craigie Knowe Vineyard";
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A[3]="Glen Gala Road, Cranbrook 7190";
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T[3]="+61 (0)3 6223 5620";
F[3]="+61 (0)3 6223 5009";
D1[3]=" This 5.1-hectare vineyard was established in 1979 by Hobart dentist John Austwick. His love of Bordeaux led him to plant all the major Bordeaux varieties. His cabernets have become legendary, with many only now starting to show th";
D2[3]="eir best. A little pinot noir is also produced, but cabernet is the main event. He is now in partnership with Ray Jensen, and the winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Pinot Noir. The vineya";
D3[3]="rd is open 9am to 4pm on weekends only.";
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V1[3]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet franc,  Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Other,  Petit Verdot,  Pinot Noir,  Shiraz,";
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N[4]="Freycinet Vineyard (TAS)";
E[4]="freycinetwines@tassie.net.au";
A[4]="15919 Tasman Highway Bicheno Tas 7215,  RMB 100 Swansea  7190";
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T[4]="+61 (0)3 6257 8384";
F[4]="+61 (03) 6257 8454";
D1[4]=" The 8-hectare Freycinet Vineyard is located on the Tasman Highway just south of Bicheno, and the East Coast of Tasmania. It is in a coastal setting lying 100 metres above sea level and 20km from the coast. Geoff and Susan Bull pla";
D2[4]="nted this vineyard in 1980, in an east-running valley and on land that is mostly sloping northerly and easterly. The magnificent view from the vineyard includes the magnificent east coast and the majestic Freycinet Peninsula. Geof";
D3[4]="f Bull was originally an abalone diver. The winemakers are Claudio Radenti and his partner Lindy Bull (Geoff Bull's daughter). They produce Pinot noir and Riesling of renown, as well as   Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc";
D4[4]=", Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau. Claudio Radenti said in an interview for the Wine Lovers' Guide to Australia, SBSTV 2000: 'We get good drainage, more sunlight. The rocks in the soil are good too. You get a bit of heat retention. The";
D5[4]="y're just all little extra things that can help your fruit to ripen. In Tasmania's overall cool climate, if you can find a warm, sheltered little spot within that cool climate it really sets you up for a good vineyard and good qua";
D6[4]="lity wine.' Freycinet vineyard may be tiny in output, but the sheer quality of wines has grabbed the attention of wine lovers. As the vines continue to mature there's every reason to believe the best is still to come.  Arguably th";
D7[4]="e East Coast's premier producer with a flawless track record over 17 vintages. The pinot noir and chardonnay have a national reputation and there have been some spectacular Cabernets and Rieslings too. The star of the show is prob";
D8[4]="ably Radenti. the vintage sparkling wine named after Claudio Radenti, which is sensational. Freycinet is open 9.30am to 5.30pm every day.";
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V1[4]="   Cabernet Blend,  Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet franc,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Mueller Thurgau,  Other,  Pinot Noir,  Riesling Blend,  Riesling,  Sparkling white,";
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L1[4]=" Radenti, The Hazards, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet Riesling / Muller-Thurgau , Freycinet,";
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N[5]="Seascape Winery";
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A[5]="Addison St., Swansea, Tasmania 7190";
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T[5]="+61 (0)3 6257 8428";
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D1[5]=" Kate's Berry Farm and Seascape Winery, Swansea is this working farm and winery. Visitors are invited to watch, and possibly even assist, in the day-to-day operations. Visit Kate's Berry Farm just 2km south of Swansea to sample far";


D2[5]="m-grown berries, jams, walnuts, and award-winning home-made ice cream and fruit wines. The shop sells jams, sauces, wine, tea & coffee etc.. Try their famous berry ice-cream, and fruit wines including Strawberry Riesling.";
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V1[5]="   Fruit wines,";
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N[6]="Spring Vale Vineyards";
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A[6]="Tas 130 Spring Vale Road, Cranbrook 7190";
W[6]="http://www.springvalewines.com";
T[6]="+61 (0)3 6257 8208";
F[6]="+61 (0)3 6257 8598";
D1[6]=" Spring Vale is situated at Cranbrook, north of Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast. Rodney and Lyn Lyne have planted 6.6 hectares of wine grapes at Spring Vale, principally Pinot Noir. The vineyard began in 1986, when a small area of";
D2[6]=" two acres was planted to Pinot Noir. Further plantings were made in the following years: firstly, more Pinot Noir, then Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, followed by Pinot Gris in 1996. The most recent plantings are of still more Pi";
D3[6]="not Noir and a splash of Pinot Meunier. The Freycinet Coast is the driest part of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 550mm.  Irrigation is therefore essential.  The entire vineyard is drip irrigated, except for the newe";
D4[6]="st block, which currently only has overhead sprinklers.  For frost protection, four out of the five blocks have overhead sprinkler systems, while the other has a wind machine to blow away the cold air.  The soil is mostly a fertil";
D5[6]="e clay loam, with the subsoil varying from porous friable loam with rock to medium-heavy clay.  Drainage is excellent throughout the vineyard and the pH of the soil is around 6.5.  A modified Lyre ('U-shaped') trellis system is us";
D6[6]="ed in conjunction with vertical shoot positioning (VSP), while the newest block has a simple VSP trellis.  All vineyard operations are carried out manually - pruning, shoot positioning, leaf plucking and harvesting. What is the be";
D7[6]="st Pinot noir in Tasmania? Spring Vale must come very close- consistently wonderful wines, full of rich perfumed fruit, silky and seductive.  The tasting room has one of the best settings in Tasmania, in a converted stable built b";
D8[6]="y convict labour in 1842. A great range of wines and a must-visit on the East coast, just north of Swansea. Varieties include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Open 10am to 5pm every day.";
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N[7]="Swansea Wine & Wool Centre";
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A[7]="Swansea Bark Mill site, 96 Tasman Highway, Swansea Tas 7190";
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T[7]="+61 (0)3 6257 8677";
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D1[7]=" The Swansea Wine and Wool Centre at the Bark Mill showcases outstanding Tasmanian woollen products and fine local wines. Bark from wattle trees used to be ground for use in tanning leathers. Some of the buildings at this mill were";
D2[7]=" constructed in 1885 and the last bark was ground in 1960. Now the mill is restored as a working museum with much of the old machinery still on site. Wide ranges of skins that have been tanned using wattle bark are on sale in the ";
D3[7]="large craft and souvenir shop. An extensive range of East Coast and other Tasmanian wines are available for tasting and sale, and there are light meals at the Millers Pantry. Open 9 am to 5 pm daily.";
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