ACTIVITIES RELBIA

Sharman's Fine Wines is a boutique vineyard and cellar door located at Relbia, northern Tasmania. Relbia is a 15-minute drive south of Launceston (10 kilometres/6 miles), a short distance from the Launceston airport.

Established in 1987, Mike and Philippa Sharman's four-hectare (10 acre) Glenbothy vineyard sits on the banks of the North Esk River. The vineyard has been planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties. A range of excellent cool wine styles is produced in relatively small quantities, including pinot noir, a Bordeaux blend, barrel-fermented and un-oaked Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and a sparkling wine..

You can sample Sharman's wines each weekend at the cellar door, or at other times by appointment. Sharman's Fine Wines is part of the Tamar Valley wine route.

Bundaleera is a picturesque vineyard producing pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling in Tasmania's north..

The two-hectare (five acre) vineyard is nestled in a small valley on the southern escarpment of the North Esk River. This provides a wonderful micro-environment for growing premium grapes and a beautiful and tranquil setting for enjoying wine.

Visit and sample the trophy-winning pinot noir as well as the classic, award-winning Chardonnay and Riesling. While you are in the area, be sure to stop by other vineyards and enjoy the peaceful rural feel of the region.

Bundaleera Vineyard is located at Relbia about 15-minutes' drive (14 kilometres/8.6 miles) from central Launceston.