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Situated a brief 20-minute drive northeast of Hobart, the Coal River wine region encompasses Richmond, Cambridge, Campania, and Tea Tree in its charming neighbourhood. 

The sun-drenched northeast slopes of the valley host the majority of vineyards strategically positioned to capture the warmth. 

Within this picturesque landscape, a diverse array of wine grapes flourishes, with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc emerging as the most prevalent and celebrated varieties.

Pooley Wines comprises two vineyards in Coal River Valley and the Derwent Valley. The cellar door in Richmond (Coal River) is housed in a heritage-listed, convict-built home. 

The owners at the time, John and Libby Pooley, would drive past this home on their way to work every day, admire it, and long wanted to get ahold of it. One day, a friend mentioned it was up for sale, and it got into their hot little hands. 

The winery started on Riesling and Pinot Noir and remains the core of their range. The single vineyard Butcher's Hill Riesling and Cooinda Vale Riesling were an experience to taste side-by-side and highlight the massive potential of Reisling in Tasmania. 

The 2022 Chardonnay gave Burgundy Meursault vibes (big call, we know), and the single-site Pinots were our favourite in Southern Tassie.

Their tasting experience is for the true wine nerd: single vineyards, side-by-side with knowledgeable staff. Oh, and duck pizza is on the menu if you're hungry for lunch! Win/win for us.

Formerly the hub of Tasmania's apple dominance, the Huon Valley has become a sought-after haven for wine enthusiasts, just a 40-minute drive from downtown Hobart. 

As Australia's southernmost significant wine region, the Huon Valley boasts unique characteristics and natural attributes, setting it apart from other Tasmanian wine destinations. Mirroring the broader Tasmanian trend, Chardonnay, Riesling, and, notably, Pinot Noir thrive in this region. 

Additionally, the valley sees abundant production of Rosé and Sparkling wines, contributing to the diverse and thriving vinicultural landscape.

Kate Hill Wines is a small winery that provides a personal touch, with winemaker Kate Hill herself often seen pouring tastings at the cellar door. 

When she established herself in the Huon Valley, Kate already had some severe wine-making skills. She has poured her focus into her little corner of Tasmania, producing some eclectic wines from her vineyard parcels, including what might be Australia's coolest climate Shiraz. 

The Pinot here was super delicate, showing all those old-world flavours we love: forest floor, savoury, dusty and musty.

Home Hill Winery known for its Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir, is a family-run winery and restaurant located in the Huon. Unfortunately, the day we visited, they had an event on, so the cellar door and tasting were closed, so we can't report back on much! However, due to this region's limited number of wineries, it should go on your list to check out!

Frank's Cider brings a refreshing change to the Tasmanian wine trail. Located in the heart of Huon Valley, they offer a fun range of apple and pear ciders. 

The Clark family goes back over 150 years to the founding of Franklin. Frank planted most of the orchards from which the cider is currently produced, including some of Australia's oldest heritage apple orchards. 

Pop by the adorable cellar door, which is housed in a converted church, and taste through their impressive range of eight or more ciders!

Mewstone Wines is a boutique vineyard located on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The vintner duo, Jonny and Matt Hughes focus on producing small quantities of single-site wines with minimum intervention in the winery. 

This is the trendy place to be and was packed when we arrived. They had all the natural wines on display this weekend we visited, which isn't really our style, so we passed on this one - the property is gorgeous throughout, and if natural is your style, then check it out!!!

The Derwent Valley, a charming wine region in Tasmania situated just a 30-minute drive north of Hobart, offers a cool climate ideal for crafting premium Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling wines, both still and sparkling. 

The region traces the path of the Derwent River as it meanders southwest into the d'Entrecasteaux Channel. Dominated by a handful of larger producers as a result of industry mergers and acquisitions, these few entities contribute to over 75 per cent of the valley's wine production, making up around 7 per cent of Tasmania's total output.

Stefano Lubiana Wines is Tasmania's first biodynamic vineyard located on the Derwent River. We were super excited about this winery as we had tried some of their (entry-level) wines on our travels on the mainland and were interested in what they were doing. 

They have a wide range of barrel types and use whole bunch fermentation and wild yeasts, creating a distinctive range of wines. Their Chardonnay and Pinot are Burgundian in style with a Tassie twist, and all their wines show an elegance and class that you'll remember. 

They have won a bunch of international awards, but the best award will be going there yourself and being your own judge.