Coal River Valley
Situated on historic coal river plains, Coal River Valley is home to some of Tasmania’s highest quality cool-climate grapes. Located less than half an hour from Hobart, between the historic townships of Richmond and Cambridge, the fertile and picturesque Coal River Valley is densely packed with vineyards, orchards and market gardens.
Producers
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antipodes 324
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 4PM
Interesting wines from grapes grown on the property made by the grower. They include an Orange Chardonnay, a zero dosage sparkling and a rose pet Nat and the Montepulciano grape. The wines have been aged and the winemaker will take you through how they were made and how that makes them taste.
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Brinktop Wines
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Brinktop is teaming up with Six Friends Vineyard from up the road to offer you a great selection of Coal River Valley Wines to try in one place.
Food vans for lunch and live music both Saturday & Sunday. Visit our website for up to date details.
Wines to try include 2016 Sparkling; Pinot Noirs from 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024; Tempranillo, Syrah and two Chardonnays. Also Brinktop's newly released Pinot Noir Rose.
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Charles Reuben Estate
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 11AM - 4PM
Join us for a taste adventure! Indulge in our award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, savour the richness of our full-bodied Pinot Noir, or refresh your palate with our crisp Chardonnay. Feeling adventurous? Try our rare Tasmanian Ruby Port!
For spirit enthusiasts, our distillery offers a delightful selection: 3-year-old aged Brandy, Gin, and a variety of Eau de Vie including Cherry (Kirsch), Apricot, Blood Orange, Raspberry, Grape (Pisco), and Pink Grapefruit.
Don’t miss out on our latest creation, the “Shiraz Gin”, and discover our well-kept secret, the cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon with tantalizing flavours of plum and cigar leaf.
Enjoy live music and delicious food as you sip and savour your way through our exquisite offerings. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
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Coal Valley Vineyard
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN 10AM - 5PM
Coal Valley Vineyard's cellar door is perched just above the vineyard with panoramic views out over the Coal River Valley, Join us for a guided tasting of Sparkling Blanc de Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir and Tempranillo.Saturday 2nd November Food by Truffle Farm Catering, Music by The Alternators.
Sunday 3rd November Food by Truffle Farm Catering, Music by Louise Goich.
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Craigow Vineyard
OPEN FRI: 11AM - 4PM, SAT & SUN: 11AM - 4:30PM
Craigow was one of the first vineyards established in the Coal River Valley, and crafts its wines to reflect the characteristics of the region.
All current Craigow releases will be available at the cellar door for tasting and sales.
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Domaine A
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 11AM - 5PM
Situated on the oldest vineyard in the Coal River Valley, Domaine A was the first Tasmanian winery to receive Langton’s Classification for its vaunted Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon.This year they’re putting on special tasting flights and welcoming back the much-loved Stoney Vineyard Rosé (in a delightful new bottle).
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Every Man and His Dog Vineyard
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 11AM - 5PM
Owners Maurice and Helen Curtis are not just wine makers, but they are also award-winning chocolate makers. When tasting our four top wines you will be taken on a chocolate and wine journey as we pair 4 delicate handmade chocolate with each wine as part of our “Meet the Chocolate Maker experience”.
On Sat and Sun from 11am-1.30pm join Helen and Maurice for a special ticketed Sip and Pour event: Indulge in a decadent day of wine, chocolate and pizza, while you sip on their range of exquisite limited-release wine.
Tickets/More info HERE!
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Frogmore Creek
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Frogmore Creek Cellar Door and Restaurant is located within the foothills of the Coal River Valley and boasts multi-award winning food and wine experiences.
Join us for a wine tasting in Cellar Door, a cheeseboard on the Terrace overlooking the picturesque views of the rolling hills and waterways or lunch in the restaurant, open from 11.30AM-3PM.
Restaurant bookings recommended.
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Hurly Burly Wines (tastings at Pooley Wines)
OPEN SAT & SUN: 11AM - 5PM
The team at Hurly Burly have some impressive red and white wines available for tasting.Tastings are available at Pooley Wines, 1431 Richmond Road, Richmond.
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Merriworth Wines
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 4PM
A boutique producer of premium cool-climate wines, Merriworth is a tribute to the unique landscape on which the vineyard stands.
The Merriworth team are delighted to welcome visitors to their cellar door for the Spring in the Vines long weekend. They will be launching one new wine and offering barrel samples from the 2024 vintage.
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Nocton Vineyard
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 4PM
Hidden on the other edge of the Coal Valley, Nocton Vineyard is a beautiful secret. Being the only producer of Chenin Blanc, good news is travelling fast.
Our eclectic Cellar Door is set amongst 36h of vines planted 25 years ago, with million dollar views. Our staff will guide you through a full complimentary tasting.
For Spring in the Vines, we will have all new release wines available for tasting over the weekend, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling!!!
We look forward to enjoying your company.
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Pooley Wines
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Drink in Spring at Pooley Wines, with live music, local produce and excellent wine.
We will have some new release wines available to pair with Pizza or Oysters.
A vintage Riesling flight with matched fresh seafood (bookings essential), Live music on Saturday/Sunday, culminating in a ticketed Long Lunch with Matthew Pooley, Brand Ambassador and family member.
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Pressing Matters
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Nestled just a stone's throw away from Richmond, you'll find Pressing Matters vineyard. Our brand new cellardoor offers breathtaking valley views of picturesque vine-scape. With a passion for crafting exceptional wines, we specialize in Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Cabernet varieties. Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience where every sip tells a unique story.
Discover back vintages and exclusive releases at Pressing Matters. Drop by for a casual tasting or stay for a bottle accompanied by our small plates. Book your spot for our masterclass for a deeper experience.
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Puddleduck Vineyard
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Come in and have a try of Puddleduck’s current range! We will have our Bubbleduck Sparkling, Riesling, Rose and Pinot Noir open on the day as well as our recently released Heritage Apple Cider, VSOP Brandy and a sneaky vintage bottle or two!
Enjoy a light lunch overlooking the dam and watch this season’s ducklings frolic in the water!
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ROSLYN 1823
OPEN FRI: 4-8pm, SAT & SUN: 11AM - 5PM
Visit one of Australia's oldest estates and enjoy fine wines from a family-run permaculture vineyard.
Relax in a picturesque garden overlooking the Coal River Valley or inside the magnificent 200-year-old homestead.
ROSLYN 1823 is perfectly suitable to create an unforgettable afternoon with irresistible Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and luscious Iced Wines.
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Six Friends (tastings at Brinktop Vineyard)
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM
Six Friends is teaming up with nearby amazing Brinktop Vineyard. We are both offering a range of superb Tasmanian Coal River Valley Wines, all available in one place.
Food vans for lunch and live music both Saturday & Sunday.
Wines to try include 2016 Sparkling; Pinot Noirs from 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024; Tempranillo, Syrah and two Chardonnays. Also Brinktop's newly released Pinot Noir Rose.
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Torch Bearer Wines
OPEN SAT & SUN: 12PM - 5PM
Twice a year, we open our humble cellar door to welcome guests. Please come in for a chat, for a good laugh, and taste our biodynamic wines.
We will have a few back vintages of Pinot Noir, a few styles of Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnay (Chablis and orange Chardy), Riesling, and a couple of styles of Sparkling Pet Nat wines for you to try.
Learn how we run our natural farms, use our technology on site, and make our wines. A fun, informative, and memorable experience awaits you. See you soon!
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Uplands Vineyard
OPEN FRI, SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5:30PM
Uplands Vineyard have a big weekend planned with food, live music and plenty of wines to taste in their 1820’s historic shed and gardens!
Live music: On Saturday, Bridget Pross playing famous covers and some original songs (1-4pm) and on Sunday, we welcome back Dr Pete’s New Orleans Footwarmers Jazz Band (1-4 pm)
Food: ANJU Catering on Sat & Sun (11-3pm)
Art: Bent of Tasmania Garden Art Exhibition
Wines for the weekend (include new releases of Uplands 2023 Chardonnay and 2024 Rose):
-Sparkling 2018
-Vertical tastings of 4 vintages of Chardonnay
-Uplands Pinot Noir
-NEW - Uplands Cider!!Pembroke Vineyard will join us over the weekend and offer you the opportunity to taste numerous back vintages of their Pinot Noir.
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Wobbly Boot Vineyard
OPEN SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Wobbly Boot is the only vineyard in Australia that uses an 'Animals first' philosophy in grape growing, winemaking and in its business model of animal welfare and wildlife rescue fundraising.
Lynda and Paul will be offering wine tastings of their Sparkling Maeve, Rieslings (dry and Late Harvest), Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir all weekend.
On Sat and Sun from 11am-12.30pm join the Wobbly Boot family for a special ticketed Wine Showcase Brunch featuring a welcome Sparkling, vineyard tour and a Mediterranean style brunch matched with their limited release wines.
Tickets/Menu via HERE!
We’re only a 30-minute drive away from Hobart.
Coal River Valley, TAS.