Generations of Winemaking at Riversdale Estate

Riversdale Estate has been a family-run winery for three generations, dedicated to crafting exceptional wines. The estate combines passion, skill, and a commitment to sustainability, ensuring that each bottle reflects the care taken in its production. The winemakers prioritize environmentally friendly practices, allowing them to create high-quality wines while preserving the natural beauty of Tasmania.

A Unique Microclimate

Located in the heart of the Cole River Valley, Riversdale Estate benefits from a distinctive microclimate near Pittwater Reserve. The vineyard was established in 1992, chosen for its ideal conditions to cultivate 40 hectares of grapes. This region's terroir produces wines with remarkable character, enhanced by the soft, dry weather from December to April.

A One-of-a-Kind Experience

Thanks to the visionary founder, Riversdale Estate stands out with its maritime influence and breathtaking views of Tasmania. The estate cultivates a variety of grapes, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing an array of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines. In addition to its wines, Riversdale is renowned for its olive groves, offering over 50 unique olive-based products. Guests can enjoy a delightful meal at the French-style restaurant, featuring elegant European interiors and stunning vistas. For those wishing to extend their stay, charming Provincial-style cottages provide a perfect retreat.

Experiences to book at Riversdale Estate

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SEOK WON Lee
January 31, 2025
Visited on December 21, 2024. It was very close to Hobart airport so we rented a car and went straight to eat. Very beautiful scenery, good wine and the food in the restaurant was great. It's a great place to visit during your 9 day trip to Australia.
Geo K
January 29, 2025
We stayed at a wonderful cottage in the Riverdale Winery. Amazing view of lake and hill side. The night sky view is awesome. As a bonus, we immensely enjoyed wine tasting with owner, Ian, was best wine tasting experience during our trip even after our tour through Barossa region.

Location

Location 222 Denholms Rd, Cambridge, Tasmania, 7170, Australia

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Reduced Mobility Access
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Pets Allowed
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Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Orange Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc

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Cheryl Lasse
Reviewed on February 27, 2025

We enjoyed a lovely wine tasting with Ian, the owner and founder. Oh the stories! We had so much fun and loved the wine! It was the best experience in Tasmania! Don't miss the 2019 Estate Syrah! Beautiful setting! Thank you Ian and Wendy!

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Christine
Reviewed on February 1, 2025

Came here for pre-booked High Tea on a mid week day. The water view and floral gardens surrounding the main building are stunning. The room itself was decorated in such a pretty way. First we got to choose what tea we want. It came out in a silver pot. It’s unlimited tea but we couldn’t drink more than one pot. The Earl Grey and English Breakfast were nice. Soon after a tower was delivered that had sandwiches down the bottom, pastries in the middle and mixed sweets at the top. Immediately after our scones were brought out. For two people the amount of food that is delivered is ridiculous really. Enough for 4 people! A couple (2 ppl) couldn’t possibly finish it all. The sandwiches and savouries were delicious and we enjoyed the scones. All the sweets on the top tier were pretty visually, but too sweet and creamy for us. Loved the selection of teas and the booklet explaining the teas and the items we were about to eat. Service was great and it was a lovely experience. BUT…. There’s room for improvement though. Our feedback is as follows: - Open the main doors if people are waiting outside for high tea. We drove far to get there and were busting to use the toilet. No facilities outside. We had to wait until 11:30am for staff to open the doors so we could use the toilet. - Offer a smaller high tea option for a lower price per person. Ie. Just tea, the bottom two tiers of savoury items and some scones. Or just tea and scones. Didn’t end up doing wine tasting here as felt a bit sick/full from all the sugary treats and sheet volume of food we were given.

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SEOK WON Lee
Reviewed on January 31, 2025

Visited on December 21, 2024. It was very close to Hobart airport so we rented a car and went straight to eat. Very beautiful scenery, good wine and the food in the restaurant was great. It's a great place to visit during your 9 day trip to Australia.

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Geo K
Reviewed on January 29, 2025

We stayed at a wonderful cottage in the Riverdale Winery. Amazing view of lake and hill side. The night sky view is awesome. As a bonus, we immensely enjoyed wine tasting with owner, Ian, was best wine tasting experience during our trip even after our tour through Barossa region.

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Eleanor Dreyer
Reviewed on December 15, 2024

Today my family and I visited Riversdale. We came for a wine tasting and were greeted by a lovely lady in the cellar door room. She gave us a great experience, she was very informative, engaging and gave us the perfect amount of attention while also giving us some time alone to chat amongst ourselves. After our tasting and chatting with her she suggested another wine we would enjoy, we all got a taste of it and she was very right! We are very excited for our delivery of wines to arrive when we get home to QLD. My 2yr old son also loved the Peter rabbit garden! A great visit for everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riversdale Estate

Where is Riversdale Estate located?

Riversdale Estate is located in Coal River Valley, Australia

What type of wines does Riversdale Estate produce?

Riversdale Estate produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Orange Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Riversdale Estate?

At Riversdale Estate, they cultivate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc.

What languages do they speak at the Riversdale Estate?

At Riversdale Estate they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Riversdale Estate?

No, Riversdale Estate is not an organic wine producer.