Tasmanian

Tasmania’s temperate climate nurtures plump , , gewürtztraminer and grapes. These cool-climate varieties are the island’s specialty as the conditions are similar to Burgundy in France. Tassie’s impressive CV is strengthened by a touch of sparkle: Tasmanian grapes also give the zeitgeist to some of ’s best bubbly (sparkling wines). Some of Australia’s finest pinot noirs have their provenance on the island. Without a hint of braggadocio Tassie’s friendly, plain speaking owners, wine makers and cellar door folk will tell you themselves. But if you need more evidence of ’s wine kudos you could soak this up: Tamar Ridge’s was named the best of its type in the world by the UK’s magazine.

Jansz Methode Tasmanoise® Jansz Tasmania is one of few Tasmanian specialist . It is solely devoted to sparkling and has described the technique used in creating their wines as Méthode Tasmanoise®. The was established in 1985 as a joint venture between Heemskerk Vineyards and famous house Louis Roederer. The Hill Smith family acquired Jansz in 1997 and the brand was re-born Jansz Tasmania. Jansz Tasmania’s Wine Room and Vineyard lies in a small north-eastern corner of Tasmania known as ‘Sparkling Tasmania’. Nestled in the heart of Pipers River region, Jansz Tasmania can be found by following the Northern Tasmanian Wine Route, circling the Tamar Valley and river. www.jansztas.com

Tamar Ridge Tasmania Tamar Ridge has forged a reputation as one of the state’s finest wine producers and has gained international recognition for its sauvignon blanc, riesling, chardonnay and pinot noir. These cool climate varieties thrive in the gentle maritime conditions of the Tamar River estuary.The wines showing exemplary varietal fruit flavours, balanced natural acidity and real richness and intensity. They are an elegant statement of the pristine environment that is the hallmark of Tasmania. Tamar Ridge – true cool climate elegance – 100% Tasmanian. www.tamarridge.com.au

Lalla Gully Established in 1992, Lalla Gully vineyard is in north-east Tasmania. The petite 44-acre property is dedicated to producing riesling and , cool climate aromatic white varietals. The wines display the lively characteristics, high acidity, mineral flavors and crisp finish typical of the cool Tasmanian climate. www.taltarni.com.au

discovertasmania.com/gdayusa discovertasmania.com/gdayusa Clover Hill Set in the Piper’s River region of north-east Tasmania, Clover Hill was established in 1986 as a dedicated estate. It was planted solely to traditional sparkling wine varietals – chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier. The 160-acre property overlooks . has a similar climate to the Champagne region of France. Clover Hill’s commitment to creating one of Australia’s finest sparkling wines was recognized when it won the ‘2005 Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year’. www.taltarni.com.au

Frogmore Creek The straight-forward, down-to-earth winemaking techniques employed at Frogmore Creek produce wines with clear and characteristic varietal fruit flavours. Frogmore Creek wines are estate-grown in south-eastern Tasmania. The highly acclaimed range of wines is the product of matching apposite varieties of grapes to true cool climate and following this through with master winemaking. As the central latitude of Tasmania, The 42 Degrees South label reflects our position in crafting fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced from throughout the state. www.frogmorecreek.com

Domaine A/Stoney Vineyard According to Wine Industry Tasmania the Domaine A/Stoney Vineyard wines are frequently compared to the great wines of the world and are wines made for the classicist. The Domaine A has now joined the list of Australia’s Top 100 Wines for the Langton Classification, the first to do so. Not surprisingly the Domaine A cabernet sauvignon can be found in many of the best restaurants throughout the world including the London restaurants of Gordon Ramsey. The vineyard is in the Coal River Valley near Hobart. www.domaine-a.com.au

Pirie Tasmania Pirie Tasmania today is the culmination, not just of a project that began shortly after Andrew Pirie departed Pipers Brook, but as a series of significant events in the history of the Tasmanian wine industry, going back to when Pipers Brook Vineyard (and subsequently the Ninth Island and Pirie labels,) was founded in 1974. It is also the sum of viticultural and wine-making experience amassed during Dr. Pirie’s 30 consecutive in northern Tasmania, a knowledge base matched by very few individuals in any wine region of Australia. www.pirietasmania.com.au

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