Tasmanian Sparkling Immersion – 13-15 November 2026
Together with Ed Carr (House of Arras), Natalie Fryar (Bellebonne) and Andrew Pirie (Apogee) it’s my great pleasure to invite you to our inaugural Tasmanian Sparkling Immersion, the most in-depth experience of Tasmanian sparkling ever created!
Ed, Nat and Andrew will personally host us for five intimate masterclasses, two winery visits, barrel tasting and vineyard visit in the heart of the Tamar Valley and Piper’s River, where they grow and make some of the finest sparkling wines in the world.
This unprecedented celebration brings together Australia’s top three sparkling winemakers, with a combined experience of an incredible 134 vintages. Our weekend will showcase no fewer than 56 of their finest cuvées spanning three decades, alongside the greatest sparkling wines of Australia, Champagne and the world.
Between three remarkable days of tastings and visits, our gala dinner, cocktail dinner, brunch and two lunches at Evenfall, Apogee and House of Arras will pair their cuvées with the finest of local Tasmanian produce.
An intimate weekend limited to just 33 guests, our Tasmanian Sparkling Immersion is the ultimate sparkling experience, commemorating the bicentenary of Australia’s first sparkling wine, made in Newtown in Hobart in 1826!
Ed, Nat, Andrew and I very much look forward to welcoming you to their special part of Tasmania and introducing their sparkling art like you’ve never experienced it before!
Friday 13 November
5:00pm Bus transfers to Evenfall from George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
5:30pm Bellebonne barrel tasting at Evenfall barrel hall, hosted by Natalie Fryar and Tyson Stelzer
6:30pm Cocktail dinner at Evenfall terrace, hosted by Natalie Fryar, Ed Carr and Tyson Stelzer
10:00pm Return bus transfers to George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
Saturday 14 November
9:45am Bus transfers from Launceston
10:30am Rosé Masterclass at Evenfall Barrel Hall, hosted by Ed Carr, Natalie Fryar, Andrew Pirie and Tyson Stelzer
12:00pm Gourmet picnic at Evenfall vineyard
1:30pm International Masterclass at Evenfall Barrel Hall, hosted by Ed Carr, Natalie Fryar, Andrew Pirie and Tyson Stelzer
3:15pm Return bus transfers to George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston to freshen up before Gala dinner
5:45pm Bus transfers back to Evenfall from George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
6:30pm Six course Gala dinner with museum sparklings from the three estates plus still wines from Evenfall, Wellington & Wolfe and Apogee at Evenfall restaurant
10:30pm Return bus transfers to George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
Sunday 15 November
9:45am Bus transfers to Apogee from George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
10:30am Sparkling brunch, disgorgement masterclass and vineyard tour at Apogee, hosted by Andrew Pirie and Tyson Stelzer
12:00pm Bus transfers to House of Arras
12:30pm Blanc de Blancs Masterclass at House of Arras, hosted by Ed Carr and Tyson Stelzer
1:15pm Lunch at House of Arras
2:30pm Grand Vintage Masterclass at House of Arras, hosted by Ed Carr and Tyson Stelzer
3:30pm Return transfer to George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston
4:15pm Arrive back in Launceston for departure
Friday Night Cocktail-style Dinner
- Bellebonne Barrel samples
- Bellebonne Bis Blanc NV
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs NV
- Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2022
- Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs 2019
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2019
- Bellebonne Vintage Rosé 2019
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2017
Saturday Morning Rosé Masterclass
- Bellebonne Bis Rosé NV
- House of Arras Brut Elite Rosé Cuvée 1901 NV
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV
- Bellebonne Vintage Rosé 2022
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé 2018
- Bellebonne Vintage Rosé 2015
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé LD 2015
- House of Arras Vintage Rosé 2015
- Louis Roederer Rosé 2013 en magnum
- House of Arras Vintage Rosé 2004
Saturday Picnic Lunch
- Bellebonne Vintage Rosé 2023
- Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2017
- Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs 2017
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2017
- House of Arras Vintage Rosé 2017
Saturday Afternoon International Masterclass
- Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs 2015
- Deviation Road Beltana Blanc de Blancs 2014
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2014
- Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2011
- Blind Wine
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2015
- Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2015
- Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime 2013
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2009
Saturday Gala Dinner
- Bellebonne Vintage Rosé 2020
- Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2016
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2016
- Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs 2016
- House of Arras Museum Release Blanc de blancs 2005
- House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2008 en magnum
- Wellington & Wolfe Eylandt Reserve Off Dry Riesling of Tasmania 2023 en magnum
- Apogee Alto Pinot Gris 2024
- Apogee Alto Pinot Noir 2024
- Evenfall Pinot Noir
Sunday Morning Apogee Vineyard Visit and Disgorgement Masterclass
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2022 – Disgorgement 1
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Brut 2022 – Disgorgement 2
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé 2021 – Disgorgement 1
- Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé 2021 – Disgorgement 2
Sunday House of Arras Blanc de Blancs Masterclass
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2017
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2015
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2013
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2006
Sunday House of Arras Lunch
- House of Arras Brut Elite Cuvée 1801 NV
Sunday House of Arras Grand Vintage Masterclass
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2017
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2015
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2013
- House of Arras E.J. Carr Special Release Late Disgorged 2006
We have not included accommodation in our package, so as to provide flexibility for you to book lodgings that best suit your needs.
We are pleased to share that we are partnering with four of Launceston’s best hotels, and our package is inclusive of return transfers to and from each for all of our events across the weekend.
George Hotel Launceston has offered our guests the special rates of $240 per night for Deluxe King Rooms with Juliette Balconies, $250 per night for Premium King Rooms with City Views and $650 per night for their Penthouse Suite with City Views. Please contact Sharron for the promo code to access these rates in this brand new hotel.
Hotel Verge has offered a discount of 15% to our guests who book direct. Please contact Sharron for the promo code to access these rates.
Peppers Silo and Peppers Seaport Hotels have offered a 10% discount on accommodation to our guests. Please contact Sharron to access these rates.
Our Tasmanian Sparkling Immersion is limited to 33 guests.
Pricing is inclusive of 56 cuvées spanning three decades, five masterclasses, two winery visits, barrel tasting, vineyard visit, two dinners, two lunches, brunch and return transfers for all events to George, Verge, Silo and Seaport Hotels in Launceston.
The price is $2,995 per person.
To provide flexibility, accommodation is not included. See above for offers from our hotel partners.
By Tyson Stelzer
02 Apr 2026
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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