While there are far easier places in Australia to grow wine than in the wild, windy eastern coast of Tasmania, ease doesn't often result in interesting wines. At Devil's Corner, the winemaking team prides itself on harnessing the challenging aspects of the landscape and bottling the resulting intense flavours.
The Apslawn winery and its cellar door is a frequent pitstop for travellers on their way to Cole's Bay and Freycinet, but if you're hankering for a trip, it's worth a visit in its own right. Journey down the Tasman Highway until you see the famous Cherry Tree Hill Lookout – a shipping container attached to a vertical observation post – set against sprawling vineyards, the Moulting Lagoon wetlands and the Hazards Range.
The winery recently underwent an expansion that resulted in a site nearly twice its original size with new spaces like the Hazards Tasting Room for immersive wine experiences and the Devil's Den, an underground cellar and space for masterclasses and functions. Long-term food partners The Fishers and Tombolo continue to offer up fresh local seafood and made-to-order wood-fired pizzas, but with new and improved kitchens and seating areas.
With winemaker Tom Wallace at the helm, the Hazards range and the Resolution range have both picked up a slew of awards. The 2019 Mt Amos pinot noir won nine awards on its own, and the brand's chardonnay, rosé and riesling varieties have taken home a handful of accolades. Taste your way through the ranges with either a self-guided tasting paddle for $15 per person or a premium hosted tasting at $20 per person. Or, you can choose to keep things simple by grabbing a glass at the cellar door window and lounging out on the lawn where you can sip and soak up those grand views.
For more information or to check out the events hosted at the winery, head to the Devil's Corner website.
