The news items below have been included on our site to keep you informed about the latest developments at the vineyard. If you have any interesting articles you think would be of a general interest to the Ghostrock vineyard family of friends, don't hesitate to submit them.

Jazz in the Vineyard (12/08/2008) Our Sunday Music Sessions continue to be popular. Featured musical artists have included The Steve Hill Ensemble, The Jazzmanians, and Half Way to Forth. Our next Sunday music session will be held on September 14. Bookings are advised.

Tasmanian Living Writers Week Aug 15 - 23 (01/08/2008) Ghost Rock will be hosting an event as part of this years Tasmanian Living Writers Week. On Saturday August 23 we will feature prominent Tasmanian wine writer and enthusiast Tony Walker. Tony will share with us his knowledge of wine and food, and will discuss his soon to be released book on Tasmanian gourmet food. From 2pm. Bookings advised.

North West Commerce & Industry Awards 2008 (07/04/2008) Ghost Rock Vineyard & Cellar Door once again took out the Tourism Award at the NW Commerce & Industry Awards for 2008. This follows success at the previous years Awards, where Ghost Rock took out both the Tourism Award and the Emerging/New Business Award. Labor MHA Brenton Best said the Awards were an important way to celebrate the success of local business. He said since the vineyard & cellar door opened in April 2006 it had been extremely popular with tourists and locals alike. "Ghost Rock Vineyard provides a uniquely Tasmanian experience" he said.

2007 Best Tourism Winery (28/03/2008) Ghost Rock's entry in this year's Tasmanian Tourism Awards took home the title of Best Tourism Winery. Quite an achievement for a family run business that's only been operating a cellar door for 18 months. As state winners, Ghost Rock travelled to Canberra in February 2008 for the national awards, and although we didn't win the national title it was a great opportunity to network and celebrate our success.

Tasmanian Living Artists' Week - Aug 24 to Sept 2 (20/09/2007) Ghost Rock was part of last years Tasmanian Living Artists' Week - a statewide celebration of visual arts in Tasmania. This feast of activity is organised by the team at arts@work, a business unit of Arts Tasmania. During Tasmanian Living Artists' Week it's so easy to be part of the action. Whether its artists in residence or an evening of music, art and fine wine, there's something for everyone. Our featured artists were watercolour specialist Jan Suter and photographer Darren Rist. Jan was artist in residence over the weekend of August 25 & 26, whilst Darren's outdoor exhibit 'from the perspective of the telephone box!' drew quite a lot of interest.

Cellar Door takes business to new level (15/11/2006) Adding a cellar door has expanded Cate & Colin Arnold's vineyard experience. Not only have the Arnolds 'value-added' to their business, but they have also created a cultural hub at the Ghost Rock premises at Northdown, near Port Sorell. The new cellar door, which has hosted art exhibitions, jazz events, wine & cheese tastings and Tasmanian Living Writers' Week events, was officially opened in April 2006. "It's completely changed the dynamic of our business. We've gone from having a paddock with vines on it to having an identity," Mrs Arnold said. "It's a real experience. People like to come and taste the wine and see the vines outside." "I think it's really important for vineyard cellar doors to be cultural centres in their communities. It gives people a reason to come out, not just to taste wine, but to see an exhibition or hear some jazz."