Fabulous Ladies Wine Tour of Southern Tasmania 2026
29 January – 1 February 2026
Small Group
This tour has a maximum of just 12 guests. All wine and food loving women, just like you! This is wine travel like you've never experienced it before.
Insider Access
See places, sip wines and meet the people of the region no one else gets to with our exclusive access
Fully Escorted
You have the same expert tour leader with you from start to finish - ensuring your needs are looked after every step of the way
We don't leave anything out
There's no surprises and no hidden charges. When we say something is included, it's included! So all you need to do is relax and unwind.
An Exclusive Journey into Hobart & Its Surrounds: Meet the extraordinary women shaping southern Tasmania’s wine and food scene!
Southern Tasmania is a place where dramatic landscapes meet cool-climate vineyards, and where the stories of passionate women winemakers are etched into every glass. Over four carefully curated days, you’ll uncover Hobart’s cultural heart and its breathtaking surrounds in the most fabulous way possible!
This isn’t about rushing from one tasting room to the next. It’s about slowing down, settling in, and truly connecting—with the women behind the wines, with the producers who bring the region’s flavours to life, and with a small group of like-minded travellers who share your love of wine, food and discovery.
From intimate cellar doors to long-table feasts, from the bustling waterfront of Hobart to the rolling hills of the Coal River valley, this is southern Tasmania revealed from the inside out. And with every detail hosted and carefully curated, all you need to do is arrive, pour a glass, and savour the experience!
Women in wine you’ll be meeting and sipping with include:
- Samantha Connew – Winemaker & owner at Stargazer Wines, a trailblazer in the Tasmanian wine scene known for her textured, vibrant wines
- Anh Nguyen – Co-founder & winemaker at Torchbearer Wines, one of Tasmania’s few biodynamic vineyards, blending scientific precision with creative flair
- Pip Anderson – Tasting Room Manager at Tolpuddle Vineyard, guiding a special tasting and lunch of Tolpuddle’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
- Greer Carland – Winemaker at Quiet Mutiny, known for her independent, creative, and rebellious style
- Louisa & Nav Singh – Founders of Süd Polaire Spirits and Domaine Simha Wines, hosting the final evening at Institut Polaire with their award-winning cold-climate wines and spirits .
- Anna Pooley – Chief winemaker at Pooley Wines, one of Australia’s most respected and awarded winemakers, offering a masterclass in site expression
Why You’ll Love This Tour
- Exclusive tastings with southern Tasmania’s leading female winemakers, each sharing their craft and stories firsthand.
- Intimate cellar door visits that go beyond the pour—discover how women are shaping the state’s wine future.
- Long-table dining and seasonal produce experiences with local female chefs and artisans.
- Time to explore Hobart’s cultural gems, from the waterfront to its vibrant markets.
- Enjoy the beauty of late summer, when southern Tasmania is at its most abundant and beautiful.
- Be fully escorted by Cassandra Charlick, wine expert, Australia’s contributor to Decanter and true Tasmanian local!
About Your Fabulous Host
Your incredible Southern Tasmania journey is led by Cassandra Charlick—revered global wine communicator and the Australian contributor to the esteemed Decanter magazine. Known for her engaging storytelling and deep knowledge of wine, Cassandra – a Tasmanian resident herself – brings rare insider access to Tasmania’s most exciting women in wine.
With her warm hosting style and international perspective, Cassandra ensures every detail is seamless, every glass tells a story, and every encounter feels personal. This is her debut tour with The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society—and the perfect introduction to southern Tasmania through her eyes!
The Essentials
+ - Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Thursday 29 January 2026
Welcome to Hobart
Your Tassie adventure begins with a soft landing: check in from 3pm at your luxe waterfront digs at the sleek city-side Double Tree by Hilton Hobart. Unpack, unwind, and breathe in that fresh island air.
That evening, gather with your fellow fabulous women for a sumptuous welcome dinner at Pìtzi Pasta Bar – Hobart’s hottest new Italian eatery, where handmade pasta, local produce and bold wines meet warm, Mediterranean energy. Your host for the journey, wine communicator and writer Cassandra Charlick, will toast your arrival and set the tone for the days ahead. Expect big laughs, beautiful bites, and a shared sense of something special just beginning.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 – Friday 30 January 2026
The Women of the Coal River Valley
After a nourishing breakfast at the hotel, we head out into the rolling hills of the Coal River Valley – one of Tasmania’s most exciting wine regions and home to some of the country’s leading female winemakers.
First stop: Stargazer Wines. At her brand-new cellar door, Sam Connew greets us with her signature wit and deep winemaking wisdom. A trailblazer of the Tassie wine scene, Sam brings a sharp intellect and fearless energy to everything she touches. Taste through her vibrant,
textured wines and hear the story behind Stargazer – a label born of a wild leap and a love for this rugged land.
Next: Torchbearer Wines. We visit the elegant Anh Nguyen, co-founder and winemaker at Torchbearer, one of Tasmania’s most exciting new names and one of the state’s few biodynamically farmed vineyards. Anh brings both scientific precision and heartfelt creativity to her wines, with a fierce commitment to sustainability and quality. Her tasting is intimate, personal, and deeply inspiring.
Lunch & tasting: Tolpuddle Vineyard. The name needs no introduction, but today’s visit is extra special – we’re joined by Pip Anderson, Tolpuddle’s Tasting Room Manager and one of the wine industry’s shining stars. Pip will guide us through a light lunch and tasting of Tolpuddle’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sharing insights into crafting wines that are as refined as they are powerful.
We then return to Hobart late afternoon for a little rest and glam-up time.
Dinner: A Five-Course Celebration at Mures Upper Deck. Perched above the waterfront, Mures is a multi-generational family-owned business synonymous with Tasmanian seafood – and tonight, the views are as breathtaking as the food. Over five exquisite courses, we’re joined by special guest Greer Carland of Quiet Mutiny. Greer’s wines – like her – are complex, elegant and just a little rebellious. A seasoned winemaker now doing things on her own terms, she’ll share her story of independence, creativity and calm defiance.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Saturday 31st of January
Markets, Mona & Martini Magic
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then the morning is yours to explore – and there’s no better way to soak up Hobart’s soul than at the iconic Salamanca Markets. Browse artisan crafts, sample local fare, or simply wander with a coffee in hand under the shade of century-old trees. Late morning, we board the Mona Ferry and cruise upstream to the wild world of Mona.
We’ll begin with a leisurely lunch at The Source, where seasonal ingredients meet artistic flair and the Tassie-focused wine list is as thoughtful as the art. After lunch, you’re free to roam the galleries, installations and subterranean wonderland at your own pace. Return to Hobart via ferry and freshen up for our final dinner…
Our final night is one for the senses. At the award-winning Institut Polaire, we meet Louisa and Nav Singh – the powerhouse duo behind Süd Polaire spirits and Domaine Simha wines. This intimate space is a temple to cold-climate elegance: think crisp martinis made with Antarctic dry gin, ethereal Pinot Noir and fine fare that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With accolades from Gourmet Traveller and Good Food Guide under their belt, Lou and Nav share their journey of chasing beauty in everything they do – from the vineyard to the distillery to the plate.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Sunday 1st of February
Farewell Feasting in the Valley
One last hotel breakfast, and it’s time to check out of the hotel before we journey back out to the vines for a grand finale.
Morning Tasting: Pooley Wines. In the shadow of the historic Belmont House, we meet the magnetic Anna Pooley – one of Australia’s most respected and awarded winemakers. With deep roots in this third-generation family estate, Anna blends tradition and innovation in every bottle. Expect a masterclass in site expression and a tasting that lingers on the palate – and in the mind.
Just across the road, we settle in for a final, long-table lunch at Prospect House – an 1830s Georgian manor turned refined country escape. With a menu drawn from their own gardens and orchards, it’s the perfect setting for heartfelt toasts, laughter- filled farewells, and a final sip of Tasmania’s cool-climate magic.
We then transfer to Hobart Airport. Departing with full hearts, clinking suitcases, and new friendships formed over fine wine
and shared stories. Flights from 3pm onwards will be suitable to book for your journey home!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
+ - Tour Price & Inclusions
Tour Price:
- Twin Share AUD$3225 per person
- Single AUD$3565 per person
Tour Dates: 29 January – 1 February 2026
Starts: Hobart
Finishes: Hobart
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Fully escorted by Cassandra Charlick, wine expert and Decanter correspondent
- 3 nights’ in four star accommodation, Doubletree Hilton, Hobart
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner with Feed Me Style set menu with matched wines
- 5-course set seafood-focused dinner at Mure’s with matched wines by Quiet
Mutiny Wines - Shared plates dinner with Institut Polaire with Sud Polaire martinis and Domaine Simha wines
- Mona Roma ferry to Mona, Mona museum access, 4-course seasonal menu at Source restaurant, matched selected Tasmanian wines
- Light lunch of shared feasting plates at Tolpuddle
- Pooley Wines lunch (equivalent of 2-courses) with selected wines, with
exclusive access to the Prospect House - Private, invitation-only wine experiences, wining & dining with our fabulous Women in Wine
- All winery fees & extras associated with wine entry
- Private transport throughout, including airport transfer on departure
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips not covered in the itinerary. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described).Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price. Spa treatments and any items not specified. Any alcoholic beverages before/after/during meal (other than those indicated). Any changes you choose to make during your holiday. Any additional wine you consume at the villas that are not provided by us – Pomaio provide wine in villa but this is at additional cost.
+ - Important Information
A minimum of 8 guests is required for this tour to depart. The maximum number of guests is 12. If minimum numbers are not reached, we will discuss this with you well before departure to finalise how to proceed i.e. re-quote with less participants or cancel the departure. If we cancel the departure your tour deposit will be refunded.
We do not refund tour payments for any other reason than we cancel the departure. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance to protect against cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
A reasonable level of fitness and mobility are required due to uneven terrain to participate on this tour. You will be walking in vineyards, hilly areas, and navigating steep stairs – and you will need to be able to participate in all activities.
It doesn’t often happen, but please note that the advertised itinerary may change without notice. Sometimes things are beyond our control and changes need to be made. Please be assured that any changes will be of the same quality as the replaced visit or experience wherever possible.
Full payment and a completed booking form is required to secure your spot. We use the Stripe Payment Gateway – a secure payment gateway that is certified to stringent levels of certificatio – and accept Visa, and MasterCard. Merchant fees charged by Stripe are 1.70% + A$0.30 for domestic cards and 3.5% + A$0.30 for international cards.
Please do not book your flights until we confirm the departure.