After an incredible inaugural event in 2025, we’re coming back bigger and better to sip, taste and celebrate the very best of the Tamar Valley.
Saturday, 14th November
11:30am to 6:30pm
Exeter Showgrounds
Adults: $20 per person + Booking Fee
Children 16-18 years: $10 per person + Booking Fee
Children under 16 are Free
A reusable $5 tasting glass will be available to purchase on-site. Use it throughout the event and take it home as a keepsake of a memorable day.
Bring a picnic rug or chair, find a sunny spot, and settle in for a great day out.
Presented by Tamar Valley Wine, in partnership with West Tamar Council.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Taste the Tamar is returning in 2026
TAKE THE BUS
Leave the car at home and hop on our convenient bus services from Launceston, Riverside, Legana, Rosevears or George Town to the Exeter Showgrounds.
From Launceston
Buses depart from the Dan Murphy’s carpark at:
11:00am
1:00pm
From Riverside
Buses depart from Windsor Park at:
11:15am
1:15pm
From Legana
Buses depart from the bus stop near KFC, opposite the tavern, at:
11:30am
1:30pm
Return trips to Launceston
With stops at Legana and Riverside:
4:30pm
6:15pm
From George Town
We also have a bus service travelling to the Exeter Showgrounds via Hillwood, Deviot and Beaconsfield.
Buses depart from:
George Town: 11:00am
Hillwood: 11:25am
Deviot: 11:35pm
Beaconsfield: 11:50am
Return trip to George Town
With stops at Beaconsfield, Deviot and Hillwood:
6:00pm
From Rosevears
We also have a bus service travelling to the Exeter Showgrounds via Rosevears. The bus can pick up at any address along Rosevears Drive or from Corner McEwans Road & Rosevears Drive.
12pm
Return trip to Rosevears
6:15pm
Tickets are $10 per ride. With limited spaces available, we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
add a masterclass to your day
1:00pm Wine and Food Pairing
Did you know the crisp acidity of Sauvignon Blanc can cut through the richness of cheese, or that a dry Riesling can balance spicy dishes and enhance aromatic flavours? What about the earthy notes of Pinot Noir, pairing beautifully with mushrooms and roasted flavours?
Join Kristian Davey, Head Chef from Mud Bar, and discover the art of pairing wine and food.
Enjoy a selection of savoury canapés paired with Tamar Valley wines, from whites through to reds.
Discover how different flavours work together and learn what to serve with what, and why.
3:00pm Pinot Noir and Chocolate: The Perfect Pairing
Discover why Pinot Noir and chocolate are a match made in heaven in this guided tasting experience. Explore four different Pinot Noirs, each thoughtfully paired with a selection of sweet and savoury chocolate bites, and discover how each pairing transforms the flavours in your glass and on your palate. Learn what makes some combinations shine, and why others create completely different tasting experiences. Perfect for wine lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
