5 Best Wineries and Vineyards to Visit in Tasmania

Picture this: the sun is shining and you’re taking a casual stroll through some meticulously manicured gardens in a town located in Tasmania’s north. Before you sit down for a spot of afternoon tea, you enjoy a delightful tasting of the exceptional wines made on the scenic grounds. This is Entally Estate. Entally’s story started back in 1855 when the conservatory (interestingly Australia’s oldest), was built and grapes grew amongst the beautiful bouquet of flowers. Since then, Entally Estate has gone on to be famed for their pinot noir, cuveé and rosé – making them one of the best wineries near Launceston.

If the 110 trophies and the near 300 gold medals acquired from both domestic and international wine shows can’t convince you to visit, maybe their charming cellar door will. Found in Pipers River, House of Arras is one of Australia’s most award winning sparkling wine brands. Led by winemaker Ed Carr, House of Arras is renowned for its refined craftsmanship and intriguing cool climate taste. A must add to any wine lovers itinerary, whether you’re a sparkling fan or not.

If you’re looking to add a touch of fizz to your wine trail around Tasmania, we’ve found a bubbly addition to your itinerary: Jansz. Their passion for sparkling wine started in 1986 and, since then, they’ve built up a reputation as one of Australia’s best (and luxurious too). With a chardonnay, cuvee and rosé in their collection, there’s plenty of sparkling additions to sip through. Open Thursday to Monday, their idyllic location also makes for the perfect spot to indulge in one of their cheese and wine tasting flights.

What once was an apple store in the 19th century is today one of our favourite wineries in Tasmania. Nestled in Huon Valley, since 2008 husband and wife duo, Kate and Charles Hill, have been creating an elegant range of wines all made with minimal intervention. Their cellar door, a charming heritage-listed cottage, overlooks out onto rows of meticulously kept vineyards that go on to be made into chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling, shiraz and sparkling wine varieties. Be sure to add this one to your list!