Wine Experiences Tamar Valley

More information on Tamar Valley

Running from the city of Launceston to the northern coast along the banks of the Tamar River, the Tamar Valley is home to about 30 wineries, many of which are ready to welcome you for an unforgettable wine tasting or cellar door tour. Ride along Tamar Valley’s wine trail, passing through idyllic vineyards, lavender fields, orchards, and forests, and discover Tasmania’s most renowned wine region.

Thanks to its cool maritime climate, during your wine tastings in the Tamar Valley you will have the opportunity to taste some premium wines made with typical cool-climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. It is particularly known for its premium Traditional Method sparkling wines. Commercial wine production in the area started in the mid-1800s, and cuttings from the valley’s vines started the first vineyards of Victoria and South Australia. Nowadays, the Tamar Valley boasts internationally acclaimed wineries as well as boutique cellar doors run by award-winning winemakers.

Which food to taste in Tamar Valley?

The Tamar Valley is without a doubt a top-pick destination for wine tastings and winery tours in Tasmania. Thanks to the many gourmet restaurants, farm producers, boutiques, and specialty cafes spread across the valley, you will never stop being amazed by its wonderful products, ranging from fresh black truffle and premium pork to artisan cheese, honey, fruits and berries, and wild salmon.

Which wines to taste in Tamar Valley?

During your winery visits in the Tamar Valley, you will often have the opportunity to enjoy a walk among vineyards and observe the most common grape varieties used in wine production. Looking at white grape types, the most widespread include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris. Common black grape varieties found in the area instead include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.

Which is the best season to visit Tamar Valley?

You can plan wine tastings and visits to Tamar Valley’s wineries throughout the year. Also thanks to its vicinity to the sea, the area is most popular during summer, when various festivals also take place in the valley, but also during the grape harvest, in autumn, when the weather is perfect for sipping a glass of wine in front of a fireplace and admiring the landscape.

What things to do in Tamar Valley?

Between your visits to Tamar Valley’s wineries, make sure to stop at at least a few of its highlights, including Brady's Lookout, Narawntapu National Park, the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Center, or the Tamar Island Wetlands.