Discover a weekend showcase of some of the best of Tasmania

Calling all lovers of cool-climate wines from Tasmania.

Get set for Spring In The Vines, a three-day weekend event showcasing some of Tasmania's best wines from regions including the Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley, Huon Valley/Channel.

There is new new growth in the vineyards right now and to coincide with bud burst and blossoms over 40 wineries across traditional regions in southern Tasmania will be participating from October 31-November 2, along with their counterparts from the emerging Tasman Peninsula. 

Think a landscape where vineyards share the space with orchards, rivers, farms, forests, the coast and wild hilltops and mountains. And where pinot noir, chardonnay and other grape varieties thrive.

The line-up of producers involved include first timers in Caledon Estate, Bear and Bird Wines and  Chatto Wines, along with well-known brands like Frogmore Creek, Pooley Wines and Nocton Vineyard, Kate Hill Wines, Mewstone Vineyard, and Bangor Vineyard Shed and Bream Creek on the Peninsula. 

 
Among the vinous treats on offer will be new-release wines available for the first time, rare back vintages made available and other drinks, like Lost Pippin Cider and craft spirits at Charles Reuben Estate. 

Several of the producers do not have cellar doors and open only once or twice a year, and at most you will have the chance to talk to the people who grow the fruit and make the wines. 

Some spaces will be offering live music, art displays and seasonal food.

“This is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the beauty of southern Tasmania winemaking 
in a most intimate and convivial way," says Mark McNamara of Merriworth Wines, the president of Wine South.. 

"Every winery in our expanding community is a destination worthy of the touring journey. As Spring In The Vines continues to grow we anticipate record numbers of wine lovers."

One winery getting into the spirit of the event is Charles Reuben in the Coal River Valley which will offers Rannoch Quail by Grazing Daisy & Co. on the Saturday and Sunday, Tasmanian charcuterie, cheese, and chocolate, paired with their wines, Tasmanian aged brandy, port and eaux de vie.

They also have music from CRUM (Coal River Ukulele Mob) on the Saturday and folk duo 

The Rusticators on the Sunday. 

For a full list of participating wineries and their offerings visit www.winesouth.com.au

Images: Dearna Bond