I’m standing on the banks of Moulting Lagoon – a picturesque estuary, located on Tasmania’s rugged east coast, that I reckon would impress even Mr Attenborough – and there’s a faint, cool coastal breeze. One hand is holding a freshly shucked Pacific oyster, courtesy of Freycinet Marine Farm oysters. Plucked that morning from Tassie’s pristine, you-won’t-find-plastic-here waters, it tastes like a creamy, saltwater kiss – as fresh as it gets. The other hand is holding a glass of Devil’s Corner sparkling. Bright, crisp and zesty, it’s going down as easily as I will to my tent after my three-day Freycinet Peninsula Circuit hike.
And right now, this feels like bliss
Behind me is Hazards Vineyard – a cool-climate vineyard responsible for growing Devil’s Corner’s award-winning grapes, named after the striking Hazards mountain range we can see in the distance. We drove through the vineyard on our way to Moulting Lagoon, where we learnt about the winemaking process and what makes Tassie’s environment so perfect for growing grapes. It’s remarkable not only for its beauty but also for being the biggest one I’ve ever seen.
We’ve finished our oyster shucking experience, and now we’re heading back to the cellar door to sit down for lunch. Think: fresh mussels bathed in a creamy white sauce and crusty bread, wood-fired pizzas topped with sweet tomatoes and melted cheese, and golden, crunchy fish and chips – all paired with Devil’s Corner’s drops. Afterwards, we’re going to sit back and enjoy a premium wine tasting. Heaven? Pretty much.
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Devil’s Corner is an award-winning vineyard and cellar door located on Tassie’s rugged east coast, just over a two-hour drive from Hobart and a 30-minute drive from Freycinet National Park. Known for producing cool-climate wines, they specialise in pinot noir, sparkling and chardonnay, with a focus on sustainability, premium winemaking and a connection to the Tasmanian landscape.
For the first time, the team has launched a luxury food and wine experience: Moulting Lagoon Adventure, featuring an oyster-shucking experience, guided tour of the vineyard, a delicious feast with wine and a tasting. And if you’re a food and wine lover visiting Tassie, I can’t recommend it enough.
“We are incredibly excited to offer this bespoke and premium experience to our visitors,” says Devil’s Corner senior winemaker Tom Wallace.
“The Moulting Lagoon Adventure truly encapsulates the essence of Devil’s Corner, combining our passion for winemaking with the unparalleled beauty of our surroundings. It's a chance to connect with the land, the people, and the flavours that make this region so special.”
The Moulting Lagoon Adventure experience includes:
- Vineyard visit: A ride through Hazards Vineyard, learning about its history, grape varietals and sustainable practices
- Moulting Lagoon oyster shucking: A hands-on oyster shucking demonstration on the Moulting Lagoon shoreline with fresh Freycinet Marine Farm oysters, complemented by Devil’s Corner Resolution Riesling
- Lunch: A share-style feast featuring delights from local, on-site producers Tombolo Freycinet and The Fishers of Freycinet, paired with a selection of Devil’s Corner wines
- Premium hosted wine tasting: An exclusive tasting of Devil’s Corner’s premium range of wines in the intimate setting of The Devil's Den
Find out more and book your Moulting Lagoon Adventure experience here.
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