Tasmanian ales and lagers regularly win international awards - take a guided tour of our famous breweries and discover the secrets of their success. In Hobart, tour the historic Cascade Brewery - https://cascadebreweryco.com.au/ Cascade Brewery Company is Australia's Oldest Brewery with its magnificent sandstone Georgian facade, located at the foot of Mt Wellington.

In Launceston, visit the home of James Boag’s Premium - http://www.boags.com.au, on the banks of the Tamar River, and Boag's Centre for Beer Lovers, just across the street. Tasmania’s pure mountain water is ideal for distilling fine whisky and our wild bush flavourings make wonderful liqueurs - sample them at Lark Distillery - < in Hobart. Established in 1992 to produce single malt whisky and premium Tasmanian Spirits. Step into The Lark Distillery at Hobart’s historic waterfront.

For a range of enticing wine and food travel options see our Cool Wine & Food, Cool Wilderness brochure, which offers three to 10-day itineraries with suggestions on where to sample some of our best sparkling wines, oysters, pinot noirs and beers.

Our 2005-2006 Cellar Door & Farm Gate Guide shows you where to pick cherries and sample world-class cheeses, beers and wines. It also lists annual wine and food events and Australian Gourmet Traveller’s recommended Tasmanian restaurants.

Despite Tasmania's island size and location, there are seven wine regions that can be said to have local characteristics with distinct climatic and growing conditions. These are the Tamar Valley (North of Launceston), North West (South of Davenport), Pipers River (North of Launceston), East Coast (South of Bicheno), Coal River (North Eest of Hobart), Derwent Valley (South West of Hobart) and Southern Region (South of Hobart). Harvest times: app. early April to late May.

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Wines, Vineyards and Wineries of Tasmania, Australia Information on the wine industry in Tasmania (wines, wine regions, grape varieties, wineries. Fine wineries across Tasmania from Cradoc, Bicheno, Launceston, Relbia, Richmond, Glenora, Glengarry, Kimberley, Legana, Cambridge, Deviot, Tea Tree, Pipers Brook, Kayena, Granton, Ranelagh,

If you are heading to the Tamar Valley and Launceston area, see the Valley of the Senses website for information on Pipers Brook Vineyard, Jansz sparkling wines, Hatherley House and more.

Dominant Grape Varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Merlot.

Minor Grape Varieties - Gamay, Semillon, Traminer, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz.

List of Grape Varieties - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Muller Thurgau, Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay

List of Wines Produced - Pinot Noir, Reserve Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Reserve Chardonnay, Chardonnay (Wooded), Chardonnay (Unwooded),Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Cabernet Blend, Merlot, Sparkling, Riesling, "Mardi" (Methode Champenoise blend), Gewürztraminer, Gamay,

Tasmanian Wineries and Vineyards - About Tasmanian Production and Facilities.
Vineyards and Wineries can be classified by their scale of production - this gives some probable idea of the number of wines they produce and the attractions they may offer the visitor and /or consumer.

Major Producers more than 200 tons
Medium Producers 100 to 200 tons
Minor Producers 50 to 100 tons
Boutique Producers 10 to 50 tons
Small Boutique Producers less than 10 tons
(Please note classifcations are a guidline only)

http://www.wine-searcher.com - Wine-Searcher's daily updated database of 8402 wine merchants' price lists saves you money when buying wines. The site provides the fastest and easiest way to find who is selling a wine, to compare prices between wine stores, and to value wines.

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