For an island state with a population of just 576,000, Tasmania punches well above its weight in the world of wine. It produces 1.2% of Australia’s national crush by volume, but 6.1% of the crush by value.
Tasmania, or Lutruwita in the palawa kani language, is located south of the eastern end of the Australian mainland.
With a cool climate, moderate rainfall and numerous mountain ranges, it’s an extremely diverse pocket of the country that subverts many of the classic tropes.
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Tasmanian sparkling wine
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