Our first stop when we arrived at night in Launceston. Not a whole lot of night life in this small…read moretown, and I'm not much of a drinker, so RBR it was. It's a really narrow, small cider house and I think there may have been more seating back out, but we just took a seat at the bar. There was also a small stage for live performances. The bartender was a young girl and told us it wasn't really apple season anymore, so they only had one type of cider on tap. I got the cider and my boyfriend a gin + tonic. Surprisingly, the gin + tonic was really easy to drink and hardly tasted like alcohol, so I swapped my cider with his drink, hah. Nothing to rave about for the drinks, but also nothing to complain about. What pushed me to give RBR that 4th star is the service. Ever watch 'Me Before You'? Well our young bartender reminded me so much of the main girl in that (who also played Khaleesi in GoT) - a totally wholesome, quirky, genuine character. She gave us the low down on her favorite places in the area, and even let us borrow her laptop to do some research so we could figure out what we were doing tomorrow! And when we paid with a CC and were told we couldn't add tip via that after we asked about it, she reassured us we didn't have to tip and that most people don't there. Still wish we had AUD at the time to do so cause she was a total sweetheart.

This is a great place to close down a lovely evening of food and strolling around lovely…read moreLaunceston. Local ciders and an eclectic mix of spirits on offer. Always great staff with plenty of good conversations. Comedy stand up nights and themed evenings of interesting talks by scientific types. Just get in here out of the cold and warm yourself with some mulled cider!

Our fourth winery stop (out of five) was at the new digs (opened in mid December 2017) of Clover…read moreHill Vineyard. We hadn't even planned to check out CH but one of the other wine hosts recommended it to us. Spoiler alert: this should be in the #1 spot for Tamar Valley. We dropped in on a Monday afternoon (around 2:15pm). This is easily the most beautiful winery we've been to in Australia! The view is sublime and the space is spacious with comfy lounge chairs/couches/bean chairs and blankets. A very cozy, relaxing vibe. Wine tastings are complimentary and you can sample from their whole range. They had a mix of 5 sparkling, 4 whites and 2 reds. Yes, you can try all 11 like we did. Even if you don't think that you will like a particular wine...trust me, just do it. Our wine communicator, Ian (as he called his role), was incredibly knowledgeable and one of the best we've come across. Great pace, understanding and ability to interact with different customers. He knows his craft well. It was a one man show. He even made up a cheese platter ($30.00 AUD) fresh for a group of four. They only have cheese platters on weekdays and tapas on weekends. Didn't see a real food menu. - Clover Hill Tasmanian cuvée NV - Clover Hill blanc de blancs cuvée exceptionelle 2011 - Clover Hill vintage brut 2013 - Clover Hill Tasmanian cuvée rosé NV - Clover Hill brut rosé cuvée exceptionelle 2013 - Estate pinot gris 2017 - Estate sauvignon blanc 2016 - this was our favourite. We got a bottle ($30.00 AUD). I don't know how but all the estate and single vineyard bottles smelt unbelievable. - Estate chardonnay 2016 - Single vineyard chardonnay 2016 - Estate pinot noir 2015 - Single vineyard pinot noir 2016 Fantastic, luscious wines, pristine views and unbelievable service. Our favourite winery out of all the ones we visited in Australia and New Zealand. A must visit for all you winos.

During our stay in Tasmania, we were fortunate to visit a number of great wineries. None of the…read moreothers could compare to the friendly and knowledgeable staff we encountered, the incredible food we enjoyed or the sparkling wines we loved at Clover Hill Vineyard. The views from their outdoor dining area were breathtaking and only enhanced our experience at this beautiful winery. Thanks to all for making us feel so welcome.

Our fifth and last winery stop was at Josef Chromy Wines. It's a large commercialized winery with…read morean award winning restaurant in the back. We dropped in on a Monday (around 4:30pm). There were a few others around but most were finishing up with purchases. The view of the vineyards and lake (with a gazebo) is very picturesque. The restaurant seemed high end with prices to match. There's starters, mains, sides and desserts. There's also a four course "feed me" option ($75.00 AUD/person). Wine tastings are $5.00 AUD/person but fee is waived with a bottle purchase. We hit it off with the host who also happened to have lived in Canada. We sampled all 6 of their offerings. - NV Josef Chromy sparkling - 2017 Josef Chromy sauvignon blanc - 2017 Josef Chromy pinot gris - 2016 Josef Chromy chardonnay - 2016 Josef Chromy rosé - 2016 Josef Chromy pinot noir Decent wines but nothing particular stood out to us. If you've got money to burn, dine at the restaurant!

What a great place for good food and spectacular wine. The dining room is huge, and perfectly laid…read moreout to take advantage of the views. The food...is nothing short of perfection. The oysters were incredibly fresh; the beef carpaccio with truffle aioli was knee trembling; the pork with apple was delicious; and salmon was just...wow! So why not 5 stars...the service was friendly but incredibly slow.

We didn't eat here but tried several beers! They all tasted unique and brewer right on site. The…read moreone problem we had was the seating. All tables were reserved and we were told we could sit on the grass(fake grass). We were lucky enough to find a seat on the window.

This is a decent bottle shop right below the Deloraine Hotel. A good bottle of wine in our hotel…read moreroom is a must, and sometimes planning for that sits right in front of you as we were walking down the hill. We both found what we wanted wine and beer wise.

A delightful smalL, winery on the Tamar valley wine route owned by two families and serving high…read morequality premium wine. I found this place while researching online on lots of "best of" list and given the name we just had to try it out. I went online and decided to make a reservation for lunch-by prebooking a meat/cheese platter for noon-while not required, a good idea during weekends or other busy times. I ended up asking them to move the time back the evening prior and was surprised to get an email response at like 9 pm really quickly saying "sure, no problem." It was really nice of them and it shows the involvement of the owners/family members. We tasted quite a few wines including two sparklers (one rose), sauv blanc, Pinot Gris (fav), Riesling, Chardonnay, two pinots, and even a late harvest Riesling which the only make if conditions are right. We sat outside in the brilliant sunshine looking out to the Vineyard nibbling on the fruit, cheese and meat while one of the owners brought us the various wines. We spent around 90 minutes. It was great learning about the property and their wines and I'd buy any of the wines if available in the U.S.

Pinot Gris and Riesling were highlights for me and my fellow wine taster. Cheese plates and wine by…read morethe glass are on offer. Will be back to Goaty Hill on my next visit to the Tamar Valley to taste the sparkling that had sold out while in this visit. Warm hospitality and a great view. Make sure you drop in.

What a great find! And a lovely spot to take in the views of the vineyard whilst enjoying one of…read moretheir wines. The reds weren't to my liking, but the whites were great. They offer free shipping for certain bottle purchases and a discount when buying 6 or more. It had a great feel about it and they managed a very big table beautifully. The staff were very knowledgeable on their wines and offered guidance when requested. It has a quite relaxing feel about it with a very large carpark area. It would be great to enjoy a bottle and relax soaking up the views in the outside area. Enjoy.

We loved Devil's Corner Cellar Door so much that we visited twice during our trip! The wines are…read moreoutstanding and the seafood dishes from Fishers of Freycinet are exceptional. You can't beat a delicious lunch with stunning views. Our wine tasting experience and the service were amazing and needless to say, we took home several bottles of their wine!

You see this wine in many bottle shops and the remarkable vineyard is well laid out with a…read moresubstantial visit center with good facilities and great view. The official wine tasting stopped at 3? So we bought six pairs of glasses of wine to try for ourselves. Pino gris really exceptional. It is quite a rare wine. They also have reserve grade wines which do taste different to their standard counterparts. Outside play area to drink or play a mixture of garden games. Worth a visit if going up east coast