Southern Tasmania's Best Wineries
Book your tasting experience at Mewstone as part of your day trip south of Hobart.
Mewstone is proud to be one of Tasmania's Award winning boutique wineries with stunning ocean views from its hilltop vineyard & cellar door that looks back to Bruny Island. Only 40 minutes south of Hobart, we are one of many amazing wineries that you can include as part of a day trip or multi day itinerary to escape the CBD.
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Head south to find the best Hobart wineries (and other cool places to visit)
To help you make your southern Tasmania cellar door experience come together we've created this trip planner. Get ready to experience a range of unique places, taste cool climate wines, unique terroir and meet local winemakers who are producing some of Australia's best wines.
Here's the summary of our recommended trip (leaving on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday):
- 9.30am - 10am - Drive Hobart to Huon Valley
- 10am - 11am - Willie Smith's Apple Shed Tasting
- 11am - 12pm - Tasting at Kate Hill Wines
- 12pm - 1.30pm - Lunch at one of our many favourites:
The Lost Captain, Harvest and Light, Red Velvet Lounge, The Old Bank, The Kiln and Home Hill Winery & Restaurant - 1.30pm - 2.00pm - Scenic Drive to Mewstone Winery (via Cradoc)
- 2pm - 3.15pm - Tasting at Mewstone Winery
- 3.15pm - 4pm - Tasting at Hartshorn Distillery & Grandvewe Cheese
- 4pm - 5pm - Peppermint Bay Hotel if you're still Hungry or Walk around Five Bob Farm
- 5pm - 6pm or later - Head back to Hobart
How to experience the best of Southern Tasmania wineries in one day:
Bookings are essential for many wineries, especially on weekends and during peak season. This trip plan is for a one day drive itinerary either on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday noting the opening times for the best wineries and other stops to visit.
9.30am - 10am
Drive Hobart to Huon Valley
An easy, 25-minutedrivefromHobart, you'll find the home ofWillie Smith'scider.
10am - 11am
Willie Smith's Apple Shed Tasting
The cidery is located at their orchard, meaning the fruit travels the smallest distance possible from tree to bottle. One of the major benefits of this is we can see the trees blossom, the fruit grow, watch it get picked and make its way into the juice press
11am - 12pm
Kate Hill Wines (Huon Valley)
Next stop will be at the award winning Kate Hill wines for a tasting of her estate and Tasmanian sourced Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.
You'll love the cottage style farmhouse and beautiful views over the vineyard and valley
12pm - 1.30pm
Home Hill Winery & Restaurant (Huon Valley)
After your tasting at Kate Hill - you'll be ready for lunch at the famous Home Hill Winery Restaurant, just around the corner. Featuring stunning architecture and a delicious menu - it's time to stop and savour the local flavours of Huon Valley before making the next part of your trip. Make sure you book in advance.
If you’re happy to travel a little further it opens up many other great options in The Kiln, The Lost Captain, Red Velvet Lounge and the Old Bank.Â
1.30pm - 2pm
Scenic Drive to Mewstone Winery (via Cradoc)
A scenic drive through the farmland around Cradoc and over the hill finds you on the coast at Woodbridge before the quick drive along the water to Mewstone
2pm - 3.15pm
Mewstone Winery Tasting
Guided tastings, featuring 8 wines that change with the seasons, are available for $25 per person. Tastings are seated and hosted by a knowledgeable member of the team. Visitors can also enjoy locally sourced seasonal platters, and purchase wines for take-home or delivery.Â
3.15pm - 4pm
Tasting at Hartsthorn Distillery & Grandvewe Cheese
Grandvewe Cheeses is a family-owned dairy that produces a range of high-quality sheep cheeses from their own herd. Visitors can taste the cheeses, witness the cheesemaking process, and explore the innovative spirit production at this sustainable and creative farm.
4pm - 5pm
Peppermint Bay Hotel if you're still Hungry or Walk around Five Bob Farm
Located at Birchs Bay just a short drive from Mewstone. The farm offers year-round walks through its scenic grounds, including a productive Kitchen Garden.
Looking for more wineries near Hobart?
Other Top Wineries and Cellar Doors to Visit:
- Bream Creek: a new cellar door experience with a tasting room and restaurant overlooking the vines, offering wine tastings, meals, and stunning views.
- Pooley Wines: a historic property with two separate vineyards in the Coal River Valley, producing exceptional riesling, pinot noir, shiraz, and merlot.
- Stefano Lubiana Wines: a Mediterranean-inspired cellar door with a sunny patio, offering generous tastings and long lunches with rustic Italian fare.
- Derwent Estate: a rustic cellar door set in a heritage-listed 1820s cottage, focusing on Tassie classics, including chardonnay and pinot noir.
- Whilst they don’t have cellar doors it is worth checking if you can track down Chatto wines and Sailor Seeks Horse whilst visiting the Huon Valley.
The Best of Tasmania’s Wine Region
- The Coal River Valley is a must-visit destination for wine lovers, with many top wineries and cellar doors to explore.
- Hobart CBD is just a stone’s throw away from many wineries, making it easy to combine a city break with a wine tour.
What to Expect at a Tasmanian Cellar Door
- A warm welcome from knowledgeable staff who are passionate about wine.
- A selection of wines to taste, including cool climate varietals such as pinot noir and riesling.
- A cheese platter or other food options to pair with your wine tasting.
- A beautiful setting, whether it’s a rustic cottage or a modern cellar door.
- Tasmania’s wine region is a must-visit destination for wine lovers, with many top wineries and cellar doors to explore.
- From the Coal River Valley, to Huon Valley, Flowerpot and back to Hobart CBD, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.
- Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting to explore the world of wine, Tasmania has something to offer.
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