A chance to sample some of the best of Tasmania

Calling all wine lovers in Tasmania - and anyone who might be visiting next weekend.

Southern Tasmania’s finest vineyards are throwing open their doors for three days of touring and tasting from March 4-6.

Visitors are being encouraged to try various vintages as they tour through the Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Huon Valley / D'Entrecasteaux Channel wine regions, all of which are within an hour of Hobart.

The event kicks off on Friday, March 4 with several winemakers getting together for multi-producer tasting event at Glaetzer-Dixon's urban winery in downtown Hobart.

Taste wines from Quiet Mutiny, Rivulet Wines, Meadowbank, Future Perfect, Sailor Seeks Horse and Glaetzer-Dixon, while enjoying food from a taco truck.

The $30 ticket price includes a premium Plumm glass and tastings from all of the producers. Wines will also be available by the glass and winemakers will be offering special deals on mixed cases, including local delivery. Book here: www.gdfwinemakers.com/shop/autumn-wine-fest

"Southern Open Vineyards Weekend, supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania, is a chance for winemakers to proudly showcase their work, but more than that, it gives our hardworking winemakers the opportunity to meet and get to know the people who enjoy their wine," says organiser Greer Carland from Quiet Mutiny.

Try the new pinot noir from tiny Resolution Vineyard, or check out the new tasting facility at Mewstone/Hughes and Hughes.

Along with wine tastings, many venues offer food, music and bespoke events. Social distancing will be in place at all participating vineyards. 

For full details on the event visit https://www.openvineyards.wine/