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.
Scroll down for Cassandra’s pick of Tasmanian sparkling wine
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Tasmanian sparkling wine
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