Tasmania
Australia's coolest island, making its finest sparkling and Pinot.
Tasmania: the home of Sparkling and Pinot Noir
Cool, green and far south, Tasmania has become Australia's source for top-tier sparkling wine and delicate cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. As mainland regions warm, Tasmania's importance grows, and the island's food, scenery and arts scene make it one of the country's best all-round destinations, wine included.
The wines
Traditional-method sparkling is the headline, fresh and refined, with much of the fruit also prized by mainland sparkling houses. Pinot Noir is elegant and perfumed, and Chardonnay and Riesling are excellent.
Where to go
Vineyards cluster in the south near Hobart, in the Coal River and Derwent valleys, and in the north around Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Both cities make good bases with cellar doors a short drive away.
Eat
Tasmania is a food destination in its own right: oysters, salmon, cheese and cool-climate produce. Sparkling wine with Tasmanian oysters is a regional rite.
Getting there
Fly into Hobart or Launceston from mainland Australia, then drive to the nearby wine valleys. A car is essential to get around the island.
Know the wine before you go.
The app teaches you Sparkling and Pinot Noir in five minutes, then helps you order it with confidence. Learn the grape, then come back and plan the trip.
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Tasmania, quick answers.
What wine is Tasmania known for?
Premium traditional-method sparkling wine and elegant cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Why is Tasmanian wine becoming more important?
Its cool climate suits sparkling and Pinot as mainland regions warm, and the quality of its fruit is in high demand.
When should I visit Tasmania for wine?
Summer and autumn, from December to May, for the warmest weather, harvest and the island's festival season.
