Tasmania

The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.

The coolest maritime climate in Australia - ideal for sparkling wine and delicate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Tasmania, the island below the Australian mainland, is the country's coolest wine state and its most thrilling for lovers of finesse. Its sparkling wines, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown in conditions closer to Champagne and Burgundy than anywhere else in Australia.

The island's isolation, sea breezes and long expression of autumn make for wines of piercing clarity and perfume, and a boutique band of growers now commands prices and respect to match.

Buyers should seek out Tasmanian sparkling for celebrations and Barossa-level Pinot Noir at a fraction of Burgundy's cost.

Terroir & Soil

Isolated vineyards across diverse soils, from granite and sandstone to ancient dolerite glacial moraines.

What to Expect from the Wines

· Tasmania is Australia's coolest, most exciting region for sparkling wine and Pinot Noir.
· Its long, cool season produces high-acid, perfumed wines that rival the world's best cool climates.
· Tasmanian sparkling wine is consistently rated among Australia's very finest.

Remarkable Bottles from Tasmania

Tasmania Pinot Noir

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tasmania Pinot Noir is an red wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a house-style Tasmania pinot noir that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Tasmania Chardonnay

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tasmania Chardonnay is an white wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Chardonnay. a house-style Tasmania chardonnay that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Tasmania Riesling

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tasmania Riesling is an white wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Riesling. a house-style Tasmania riesling that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc is an white wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Sauvignon Blanc. a house-style Tasmania sauvignon blanc that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Tasmania Shiraz

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tasmania Shiraz is an red wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Shiraz. a house-style Tasmania shiraz that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Tamar Valley Pinot Noir Riserva

Tasmania · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tamar Valley Pinot Noir Riserva is an red wine from Australia, in the Tasmania region (The island state off southern Australia - Australia's coolest wine region, south of the mainland.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a reserve-tier Tamar Valley pinot noir that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

Food Pairing

· Sparkling pairs with oysters, appetisers and fried food.
· Pinot Noir suits duck, and Tasmanian salmon.
· Cool-climate Chardonnay works with shellfish and creamy dishes.

Buying from Tasmania

› Sparkling wines from Tasmania routinely outclass far more famous efforts.
› Look for top producers like Jansz, Freycinet, Bream Creek and Domaine A.
› Cult prices on some Pinots; the classics are superb value.