Vineyard rows above the River Derwent with hills beyond

Wine South Tasmania vision and mission

Vision, mission and objectives

Wine South Tasmania is a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation run entirely by enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Tasmanian wine region.

Vision

Our vision

To be a leading advocate and unifying voice for the Southern Tasmanian wine region, championing its growth, visibility and vitality through collaborative events such as Spring in the Vines and the Southern Open Vineyards Weekend. We aim to support a thriving, inclusive wine community and enhance Tasmania's reputation as a premier cool-climate wine destination.

Mission

Our mission

Wine South Tasmania is a not-for-profit volunteer committee dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration and celebration within the Southern Tasmanian wine industry. Through the coordination of events and shared initiatives, we bring together vineyards, winemakers, négociants and wine lovers to showcase the diversity, quality and uniqueness of our region's wines.

Objectives

Our objectives

  • To promote the premium wine quality of Southern Tasmania by celebrating vineyards, producers and winemakers of all scales, with a particular focus on seasonal releases and distinctive regional characteristics.
  • To create inclusive events and opportunities that connect the wine industry with local communities, businesses and visitors from Tasmania, interstate and beyond.
  • To champion awareness of what makes Southern Tasmanian wine and wine production unique, from terroir to technique.
  • To support small, new and emerging producers by providing platforms to share their stories and showcase their wines.
  • To enhance regional pride and economic outcomes through collaborative, volunteer-led events that celebrate the arrival of spring and the new vintage.
  • To nurture relationships across the broader Tasmanian wine, food and creative industries, offering experiences that inspire the senses and deepen appreciation of place.