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Southern Open
Vineyards Weekend
1 - 2 MARCH 2025
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
The Southern Open Vineyards Weekend is a self-guided journey through the iconic Tasmanian wine regions - Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley the Huon Valley / D'Entrecasteaux Channel, South East and Hobart City.
Hit the road for three fantastic days of tasting and touring as you get to meet some of Tasmania’s best winemakers.
Venues are throwing open their doors for the celebration with plenty of delicious wine, food and live music on offer.
Explore the website, check out the winery maps, and plan your 2025 Southern Open Vineyards Weekend.
LONG LUNCH @ Brinktop by La Sardina Loca
Josh Carver and Head Chef Pat, legends of the Hobart hospitality scene, will be catering a sumptuous 4 course lunch at Brinktop Vineyard. Bookings essential, limited seating.
Spring in the Vines Wine Festival
Spring in the Vines wine festival, Southern Tasmania. Dust off winter and head to your local vineyards to see the vines bursting into life preparing for the 2024 vintage. Taste new releases, meet the makers and stock your cellar ready for upcoming summer celebrations.
Mambo Afro Trio
Mwase Makalani, Matthew Fargher and Alan Welsh
The Mambo Afro Trio formed around Mwase Makalni from Malawi to bring together the distinct multi-instrumental talents of a group that marries the music of Malawi and South Africa: Kwela, Mbube with Flamenco. Mwase leads a dynamic, wild and joyous trio, belting out international hits like Miriam Makeba’s Pata Pata alongside old Kwela songs of Malawi and powerhouse instrumental originals.
Frank Barta solo guitar and vocals
Frank's solo guitar/vocal set will cover a range of styles drifting between ballads, country, blues and jazz dishing up favourite standards and hidden gems. His influences include Tom Waites, James Taylor, Mark Knopfler and Bill Withers. Frank loves wine and good company and is sure to get the weekend off to a great start.
Paella Lunch
The La Sardina Loca team will have the paella pans ready for you @ Brinktop Vineyard. Saturday March the 4th and Sunday March 5th as part of the Souther Open Vineyards Weekend 2023
Meet the wine maker
Meet the maker - wine tastings and sales
Come along and chat to Todd about the wines he makes while you taste. The full Brinktop line up will be on offer: Sparkling Rose, Rose, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Syrah.
All wines are 100% single site wines made from grapes grown on the Brinktop Vineyard. Tastings will be offered in the winery where the wine is made.
Southern Open Vineyards Weekend @ Brinktop
Come along to Brinktop Vineyard during the Southern Open Vineyards Weekend 3,4 & 5 March 2023. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine, a bowl of paella, live music. Taste the full range of Brinktop Wines with grower and maker Todd Goebel.