Hartzview Distillery

Hartzview Vineyard was established in 1988 by Rob and Anthea Patterson. Set amidst 125 acres of stunning natural beauty at Gardners Bay, the property which had previously an abundance of premium small fruits, now is adorned with Pinot Noir vines.

For over 20 years, Hartzview has specialised in crafting exceptional fruit fortified wines. Using innovative winemaking techniques and 100% natural Tasmanian fruit, their fortified wines are preservative-free, with no artificial flavours or colourings. From the sweet and luscious Spiced Apple Mead Liqueur to the rich, tawny notes of Blackcurrant, Blackberry and Cassis Hartzview offers a fortified wine to delight every palate.

In 2019 the family took on a new challenge with the commissioning of a Peter Bailey traditional copper pot still (“Gracie”), Rob began distillation creating something truly special.

Small batch, single malt, single cask, to be released
Hartzview Whisky 63%abv (still in the barrel)

Tasting Notes (Bill Lark)
“Nose: Beautiful floral and fruit nose with gentle notes of oak shining through. Turkish delight and rich milk chocolate.
Taste: Sweet creamy upfront before quickly wrapping around the tongue. A rich and velvety textured Whisky on the palate delivered by a good sense of alcohol. Finishing well for cask strength.
With water- Handles water very well. Broken down it opens up delicious fruit and nut characters and is wonderfully complex and luscious.”

Brandy (To be released)2019 Estate grown Pinot Noir grapes and aged in Limousine oak.

In 2023, Daughter Edwina started an exciting new venture - Gardners Bay Distillery. Nestled on the family property, the distillery is already making waves with the launch of Edwina’s first gin, The Eximious.

The small batch Tasmanian gin is available for tasting and sales at the cellar door of Hartzview Vineyard and Distillery.
Our location provides us with the cleanest air and access to the highest quality ingredients including one of the most important for gin.. water.

A perfect excuse to enjoy a drive to the Huon Valley to taste some delicious products including our Hartzview Vineyard fortified fruit ports, liqueurs and our famous spiced apple liqueur mead, as well as the Eximious (classic London dry style) and Raspberry gins from Gardners Bay Distillery range.

We are open for tastings from 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Driving Option 1:
Take in the Spectacular Huon Valley - 1 Hour
Hartzview, as the name implies, has spectacular views of the Hartz mountain ranges, Huon River Valley and surrounding hills. This route heads south from Hobart following the Huon Highway (A6) before turning onto the Channel Highway (B68). You’ll be surrounded by apple orchards and idyllic farmland and will have the opportunity to visit several beautiful tourist stops along the way.

Option 2:
Scenic Drive along d'Entrecasteaux Channel - 45mins.
The d'Entrecasteaux Channel is the most direct route along the Channel Highway (B68), but will also reward you with incredible vistas across the Channel towards Bruny Island. You will drive south of Hobart, through Margate, Snug, Kettering (the departure point of the Bruny Island Ferry) and beautiful Woodbridge before you turn inland on the C627 up and over Woodbridge Hill and over to Gardners Bay.