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Tasmania, in general, has cooler climates then Mainland Australia. These
conditions are similar to that of the cooler regions of Champagne and
Burgundy in northern France. As a result, Tasmania generally does well
with the cold climate grapes; crisp sauvignon blanc, riesling, chardonnay,
pinot gris and pinot noir. Sparkling wines are a speciality in Tasmania
due to the use of pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
Many of the more well known Australian sparkling producers such as Arras
and Domaine Chandon use Tasmanian grapes. Tasmania also has vineyards
producing cabernet and shiraz in warmer climate pockets.
There are three main wine regions on Tasmania; the area around Hobart,
the east coast from Hobart to Bicheno and the north coast including Devonport,
the Tamar Valley of Launceston, and the Pipers River region.
Tasmania is renowned for excellent produce. This includes spectacular
cheese and cold climate fruits. There is also a large Cadbury chocolate
factory which is the epicentre of an annual chocolate festival. For these
reasons, Tasmania is fabulous for both wine and food tastings and makes
for a holiday full of gastronomic delightful.
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