Tasmania's Tamar Valley is to gain a new cellar door restaurant later this year.
Small Wonder Wines Cellar Door and Restaurant will open its doors in September on the former Goaty Hill site.
The Small Wonder Wines Restaurant will be led by head chef Konstantin Putkin (ex Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows in London, and Wintergarden Restaurant in the Blue Mountains).
Russian-born Putkin's menu is promised to feature hyperlocal Tasmanian produce, including elements from Springfield Deer Farm, Seven Springs Farm and Wattle Hill Olives.
A range of Small Wonder wines will be available by the glass, as well as a selection of Tasmanian spirits and imported wines.
Kerry Hill Architects (Singapore) collaborated with local Tasmanian firm Edwards + Simpson to emphasise regional design elements.Rather than relying on signature dishes, the chef says the menu will evolve with the seasons, allowing the very best produce at its peak to take centre stage.
“For me, the best restaurants start with great relationships," Putkin says. "The menus at Small Wonder are a celebration of Tasmania's farmers, growers and producers, and our role is simply to do their incredible work justice.
“I want people to come in, share great food, discover where it comes from, and leave feeling like
they've experienced a genuine taste of Tasmania. If we can create something that's relaxed,
sustainable and full of heart, then we've achieved exactly what we set out to do.”
they've experienced a genuine taste of Tasmania. If we can create something that's relaxed,
sustainable and full of heart, then we've achieved exactly what we set out to do.”
The opening will be a milestone says Overstory CEO Paul McArdle.
“Since we opened as Small Wonder in 2021, it was a priority to remain part of the community," he says.
"The new cellar door and restaurant is a chance to build on what we are already offering, introducing something a little different while retaining our well-known welcoming atmosphere.”
Artworks from Tasmanian artists Stephen Bond, Alicia King and Paul Snell have been selected and
will be placed across the venue.
will be placed across the venue.
Combining organic vineyard practices and minimal-intervention winemaking, Small Wonder Wines
employs practical initiatives like composting grape marc, encouraging beneficial insects, and reducing
chemical inputs.
employs practical initiatives like composting grape marc, encouraging beneficial insects, and reducing
chemical inputs.
“Solar power, energy-efficient systems, and thoughtful estate design allow us to protect the land while making exceptional wine,” says winemaker Ockie Myburgh.
