The recently opened Le Gulch wine bar in Bicheno, on Tasmania's east coast, overlooks the churning waters of the the local gulch, a natural breakwater.
Years ago, the venue was home to the Blue Waters seafood factory. A couple of decades ago you could visit to enjoy a roasted crayfish paired with Apsley Gorge wines.
Now the venue has re-opened in the space known as Bicheno Winery, used for winemaking by Apsley Gorge owner Brian Franklin, who is known for producing outstanding Burgundy-inspired pinots noir.
The Le Gulch Wine Bar is operated by Myles Franklin, son of Brian, together with business partner Shelley Bickerstaff, a wine industry veteran.
There is a super chilled coastal vibe with a small but thoughtful selection of wines by the glass, from French rosé to Tassie bubbles and local labels like Freycinet Estate, along with current and back-vintage Apsley Gorge releases.
The snack menu offers oysters, cheese and charcuterie plates, served, when we visited last week, by a charming French hospitality operative. Local beers and spirits are also on offer.
"We are ready to welcome a new generation of guests to experience the magic of this east coast location and catch up with old friends," Myles Franklin says.
It would be all too easy to settle in for a long session here.
Summer opening hours are Wednesday-Thursday 3-8pm; Friday-Saturday 1-8pm and Sundays 1-6pm.
You'll find Le Gulch at 54 Waubs Esplanade, Bicheno. See https://www.legulch.com/
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