Ep 490: Tasmania, Australia

<p class="MsoNormal">This week we cover Australia’s coolest and most southerly region, Tasmania. This island, which is 240 km/150 off the mainland has had some starts and stops in wine, but the recent past has seen it on an upward trajectory for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, sparkling made of those grapes, plus Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, and Pinot Gris, among others. We give an overview of this very distinct Australian region, discuss terroir and climate, the sub areas, and then talk about the bright future of these high-acidity, elegant wines.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/2.png" alt="" width= "500" height="281" /><span style= "font-size: 8pt;"><strong><em>Photo: Vineyards in Tasmania. Credit: Getty Images/Canva</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img class="img-responsive" style="float: right;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/width_100_Patreon.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></p> <p>Full show notes are on Patreon. <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople">Become a member today! </a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople">www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople</a></p> <p> _______________________________________________________________</p> <p><a href="https://www.wineaccess.com/wfnp" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><img class="img-responsive" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/8f721ef882bc48ad93a33c92171094fa_wineaccessverticallogo030222-2.png" alt="" width="265" height="86" /></a></p> <p>I love my exclusive sponsor, <a href= "http://www.wineaccess.com/wfnp" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Wine Access,</a> my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can’t find locally.</p> <p>Go to <a href="http://www.wineaccess.com/normal" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.wineaccess.com/normal</a> to join my co-branded wine club with Wine Access and <a href= "http://www.wineaccess.com/wfnp" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.wineacc