Preston Community Centre

Take a winter afternoon's exploration of Gunns Plains that starts by the fire in Leven Valley Vineyard's cosy cellar door, discovering the flavours of the estate's still and sparkling wines alongside platters of delicious Tasmanian produce. Further the adventure, driving along the valley to Gunns Plains Caves where you will visit otherworldly locations beneath the surface of the valley, to musical accompaniment.

The Leven Valley Vineyard takes in the panoramic views of the Leven River and surrounds at picturesque Gunns Plains. The rustic cellar door showcases true cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines made from estate-grown grapes and hand-made locally. The cellar door offers a pleasant picnic ground for visitors to enjoy the wonderful views and tranquility of the region so bring your own nibbles to enjoy with their wines. 40 min from Devonport or Burnie, 30 min from Ulverstone or Penguin.

Experience how chocolate and wine flavours complement each other. Presented by Terri Seager, Leven Valley Vineyard owner and Jessica Tivendale, founder of Chokolate Journeys, enjoy a tasting of Leven Valley Vineyards handpicked cold climate wines alongside bean to bar chocolate. Bean to bar chocolate is an artisanal specialist product with a flavour profile similar to specialty wine or cheese. This chocolate is crafted by a chocolate maker who has developed a working relationship with the farmers who grow the cacao they source. The aim is to ensure farmers are appropriately paid, the environment is sustainably maintained and you can enjoy the true flavours of chocolate. This 45 minute taste exploration includes tasting of 4 of Leven Valley Vineyard vintages alongside 4 carefully selected bean to bar chocolate flavours at $50 pp Wines purchased on the day will be discounted by 10%. Alongside the adults tasting, Children can participate in an exploration of non-alcoholic Ciders and Chocolate that includes a tasting of 2 apple ciders and a ginger beer with matched chocolate at $35 pp. Bookings required