Spring in the Vines
A three-day wine touring weekend across Southern Tasmania
Celebrate the start of spring with new releases, live music and seasonal local food at vineyards across Southern Tasmania, some open to the public only for the festival.
Southern Tasmania wine festivals and cellar doors
Cool-climate wine, from the south of the south
Wine South Tasmania brings together the growers and makers of Southern Tasmania for two festivals a year among the vines.
Next up: 30 October – 1 November 2026
Spring in the Vines 2026
A three-day wine touring weekend across Southern Tasmania
Our events
Two weekends, dozens of vineyards
Southern Open Vineyards Weekend
Southern Tasmanian vineyards open their doors for a weekend of tasting
A self-guided journey through the wine regions of Southern Tasmania, as vineyards across the Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley, Huon Valley, D'Entrecasteaux Channel and South East open their doors.
About Wine South Tasmania
Run by volunteers who love this region
Wine South Tasmania is a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Tasmanian wine region.
Founded in 1999, our committee brings together a diverse blend of skills and backgrounds, united by a passion for our vineyards, winemaking heritage and local community.
Explore the regions
Four regions, one remarkable island
Southern Tasmania's cool climate, long sunshine hours and varied soils are ideal for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wine.
27 producers
Coal River Valley
A premier source of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, just north-east of Hobart around historic Richmond.
6 producers
Derwent Valley
Cool, pure maritime conditions along the Derwent River, from New Norfolk down to Hobart.
18 producers
Huon Valley
Rolling green hills and waterways from the Huon River to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, known for elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and cider.
7 producers
South East
Coastal vineyards across the South East and Tasman Peninsula, with bright acidity and breathtaking settings.