About Delamere Vineyards
Delamere is a family-owned grower-producer in the Pipers River district of northeast Tasmania. Everything is grown, made and bottled on the estate. Co-owners and winemakers Shane Holloway and Fran Austin farm the vineyard entirely by hand, with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier planted closely, about 7,500 vines per hectare, on a steep, cold hill of red ironstone soil. Sparkling wine is a major focus, including non-vintage cuvées.
The cellar door is open Thursday to Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. Tastings come as flights of four wines in 35 mL pours. For a bigger outing, Delamere offers an extended tasting experience and a helicopter package. Booking is strongly advised for every visit and essential for groups of four or more; walk-ins are taken when there's room.
Instead of a set menu, Delamere has a pick-your-own picnic. You choose from a self-serve spread of seasonal food from Tasmanian dairies, smallgoods makers and farms, then eat in the gardens or take it with you. Everything you need for the picnic is provided.
Bridestowe Estate's lavender fields at Nabowla are about 20 minutes east, so a morning with the lavender and an afternoon picnic and tasting here make an easy day.
What to do
- Taste a flight of four estate wines, including sparkling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- Build a pick-your-own picnic from Tasmanian cheese and smallgoods
- Picnic in the gardens beside the cellar door
- Book the extended or helicopter tasting experience for a special day
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Year-round, Thursday to Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment
- Hours
- 2026: Thursday–Monday 10:30am–4:30pm; Tuesday–Wednesday by appointment
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Book ahead; groups of four or more must book
- Call ahead to arrange a Tuesday or Wednesday visit
- Allow time for the picnic in the gardens after your tasting
- Plan a designated driver on the Bridport Road
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bridestowe Estate · about 20 minutes away
Bridestowe's lavender fields are a short drive east, so a picnic and tasting here pairs well with a lavender walk.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need to book at Delamere?
Bookings are strongly advised and essential for groups of four or more. Walk-ins depend on availability.
Is there food?
Yes, a pick-your-own picnic of seasonal Tasmanian produce that you can eat in the gardens or take away.
Who makes the wine?
Co-owners Shane Holloway and Fran Austin grow, make and bottle everything on the estate.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Tamar Valley & North-East Tasmania, Australia
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