If you want wine tasting with real guidance, this is it. I love how StelaVino turns a long day into a wine masterclass you can actually use, starting with basics before the tastings. I also love the lunch with a glass of wine built into the pace, so you’re not just driving and sampling on an empty stomach. One consideration: the tour is run by a single operator, so if he’s unwell the day can be cancelled last-minute.

You’ll spend about 7 hours 30 minutes on the go, with a small maximum group size (11 people). The format is simple and practical: you start at Daci & Daci Bakers on Murray Street in Hobart, you may get pickup offered, and you end back at the same meeting point.

Key highlights you’ll feel during the day

• Max 11 people: an intimate group size that keeps questions from getting buried
• Steliano Cusmiani guides the tastings: a focused wine day with answers as you go
• Minimum four cellar door stops: enough variety to compare without rushing
• Lunch includes a glass of wine: a real break, not a snack between tastings
• Richmond history on the route: the Oldest continuously used bridge in Australia plus a cozy lunch stop
• Winery safety rules: close-toed shoes are required, and everyone must be 18+

The 7.5-hour pace: from Murray Street to Tasmanian cellar doors

This is a full-day outing, roughly 7.5 hours, built for people who want more than a quick “sip and dash.” The tour starts at Daci & Daci Bakers at 9–11 Murray St, Hobart, and it finishes back there too—so you’re not juggling separate drop-offs across town.

Pickup is offered, which matters in Hobart because you’ll save time and stress before the wine part of your day begins. You’ll also use a mobile ticket, which is one less thing to misplace on a busy travel morning.

The day runs with a small-group feel. The max is 11 travelers, so you’re more likely to get direct talk time with your guide and time to ask what you actually want to know. The practical side of “small group” is that your schedule is usually tighter, so plan to arrive early at the meeting point and be ready when you’re called.

Meet Steliano Cusmiani: what makes the tastings click

StelaVino is guided by Steliano Cusmiani (people call him Stel). What I like about this style is that you’re not just handed a glass and told it’s good. You’re taught how to look, smell, and taste in a way that makes the next pour easier to understand.

Multiple people highlight that the tour builds wine basics before the first winery stop. That small “setup” makes a difference. Once you know what you’re trying to notice—how wine aromas change, how taste follows smell, how different styles behave—you stop feeling like you need a degree to enjoy the day.

Stel also fields questions as they come up. This is the kind of tour where the conversation doesn’t only happen at the start. Along the drive, he ties wine talk to what you’re seeing outside the window, including local context around the areas you’re visiting.

It’s not just about theory either. You’ll have time to slow down at cellar doors, including the chance to sit and spend time with people behind the wine. That face-to-face part is why the day feels more like a guided experience than a checklist.

Hobart stop time: family vineyards and southern-Tasmania focus

The day includes a Hobart stop (about 45 minutes). The emphasis here is on getting you pointed toward the kind of wine story Tasmania tells—particularly the family-led side of southern production.

Even if Hobart is your base, this tour treats the day as a window into what’s going on beyond the city. You’re not meant to stay in town all day. The point is to orient you first, then move outward toward the regions around Hobart where the wine culture is growing.

The 45-minute stop is also a useful timing buffer. It gives you a chance to settle in, get your bearings, and be ready for the tastings without that first-winery pressure of arriving frazzled.

Richmond is more than a coffee break: bridge history and a real lunch

Richmond is a standout stop on the route (again, about 45 minutes). The big historic draw here is the Oldest continuously used bridge in Australia. Even if you’re not a history superfan, it’s a great way to break up the day before you move back into cellar-door mode.

Lunch is a key part of why this works. Lunch is included, and it comes with a glass of wine. That detail is practical: wine tastings can stack up fast, and having a sit-down meal keeps the day enjoyable instead of turning into a sugar-and-alcohol shuffle.

Also, lunch in Richmond is described as cosy. That matters because the tour isn’t trying to cram you into a loud, factory-style meal. You get downtime, and you can reset before the afternoon tastings.

One more thing I like about the Richmond timing: it’s far enough from Hobart to feel like you’ve changed scenery, but not so far that the whole day becomes long-distance travel.

The oldest continuously used Catholic church in Australia: a quick culture beat

There’s a dedicated stop at an old Catholic site described as the oldest, continuously used Catholic church in Australia. It’s not a long detour, but it adds something useful to a wine tour day: a reminder that Tasmania’s appeal isn’t only in vineyards.

This kind of stop works best when you treat it as a breather. It breaks up the sensory focus of wine tasting and gives you a different angle on the places you’re passing through and learning about.

Which wine regions you’ll cover around Hobart (and why that matters)

Tasmania wine isn’t one single answer. This tour visits two of the three wine regions surrounding Hobart: Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Huon Valley. The tour is designed so you don’t just sample one flavor profile and call it a day.

The practical value is comparison. When you experience more than one region, you’re more likely to notice how growing conditions and winemaking choices change the glass in front of you. Your guide helps connect the dots so the day stays educational, not random.

A key point: you’ll have a minimum of four cellar door stops. That’s enough tastings to build a small map in your head. You can start remembering what you liked, what surprised you, and what you’d seek out again if you were driving yourself.

Cellar door stops: turning tasting into a skill

You’re promised at least four cellar door stops, and that matters more than the exact number of wineries. Four stops give you variety in what you smell and taste, without the day collapsing into a rushed assembly line.

This tour also leans into the “how to taste” part. Some of the best moments come when you slow down and pay attention: the look of color in the glass, the way aromas shift, and how a wine tastes different after you’ve spent a moment thinking instead of reacting.

At least one example from the experience includes winemakers welcoming the group warmly and even inviting hands-on participation—such as plunging Pinot Noir skins at Brinktop. Not every day will include the exact same activity, but the theme is consistent: you’re not just standing at a counter. You’re meeting the people and the process behind the bottle.

That’s the real benefit of a guided structure. You leave with better instincts, not just a few labels you can’t remember.

Lunch with a glass of wine: good pacing is part of the value

Lunch is included, and it comes with a glass of wine. That’s a thoughtful inclusion because it protects the middle of your day. Many wine tours forget that people don’t experience wine well when they’re running on nerves and snacks.

Having lunch included also keeps your budget predictable. At $132.69 per person, you’re paying once and staying focused on the experiences, not doing mental math every time the tour stops.

You should also expect a guided day’s rhythm: tastings, brief travel time, then tasting again. Lunch becomes the steady reset point that keeps you engaged instead of tired.

What to wear and bring: the simple rules that keep the day smooth

Winery safety is not optional here. You’ll need to wear close-toed shoes when you’re in wineries. This is a real instruction, and it’s smart—vineyard and cellar floors can be slippery, and wineries are working spaces, not museum display rooms.

The tour is also 18+ only, by law. If anyone in your travel group is under 18, this isn’t the right fit. It’s adult-oriented in every way.

Beyond that, think practical. This is a long day with multiple stops. You’ll be happiest if you dress comfortably for walking and for time outdoors and indoors, depending on how the weather turns.

Price and logistics: is $132.69 a fair deal from Hobart?

At $132.69 per person, this isn’t the cheapest wine tour you’ll find. But the value comes from the mix: guidance, multiple cellar doors, and lunch with wine.

Here’s why it can feel fair for the right traveler:

• You’re paying for a local wine expert who helps you understand what you’re tasting.
• You get pickup offered and a set meeting point, which reduces your day’s friction.
• You receive lunch with a glass of wine, so you’re not building meals into your budget.
• You’re capped at 11 people, which tends to keep the experience from turning into a rushed crowd-control exercise.

One more practical detail: this tour is often booked in advance (around 50 days on average). That’s a good sign, because small-group tours are only good when they actually run with enough people to keep the day moving.

Should you book StelaVino from Hobart?

Book this if you want a wine day that teaches you along the way—especially if you like the idea of structured tastings, direct Q&A, and meeting winemakers rather than only sampling from behind glass.

I’d skip it if you’re only looking for a low-effort, sit-on-a-tour-bus kind of outing. This day has rules (18+ and close-toed shoes) and it’s built for people who are ready to pay attention to what they’re tasting.

One final reality check: the operator notes the business is run by a single person. That means it’s worth keeping your schedule flexible enough to handle occasional last-minute changes, and it’s smart to stay alert to day-of updates, especially during weather swings.

If that sounds like your kind of travel day, this is a strong way to experience Tasmania wine from Hobart without turning it into a logistics puzzle.

FAQ

How long is the StelaVino guided wine tour from Hobart?

It runs for about 7 hours 30 minutes.

What does it cost per person?

The price is $132.69 per person.

Is pickup offered?

Yes, pickup is offered.

Do I need to be 18 or older?

Yes. All StelaVino guests must be over 18 by law.

Do I need close-toed shoes?

Yes. Close-toed shoes are required when you’re in wineries for safety.

How many cellar door stops should I expect?

You’ll have a minimum of four cellar door stops.

Which wine regions are visited?

The tour visits two of the three regions surrounding Hobart: Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, and Huon Valley.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included, and it comes with a glass of wine.

What’s the maximum group size?

The tour has a maximum of 11 travelers.

Where does the tour meet in Hobart?

It starts at Daci & Daci Bakers, 9–11 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, and ends back at the same meeting point.

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