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Module 103

Geography of Winegrowing

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Tasmania

Lesson 103

Australian Wine

Tasmania

Tasmania's unique and multifarious ecosystem provides a variety of habitats and microclimates for all sorts of flora and fauna.

Throughout Tasmania, you'll find pockets of cool microclimates that are perfect for growing high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tasmania makes excellent versions of both.

Because Tasmania is so close to the South Pole, you find a cooler climate there, and much of the Pinot and Chardonnay production goes towards sparkling wines.

Tasmania makes excellent traditional method sparkling wines which are worth seeking out.

It can be difficult to export Tasmanian wines because of the treacherous Tasman Sea.

Its waves can be rough and high, making ship export to the Australian mainland impractical.

Tasmania in a nutshell:

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

High-quality sparkling wines.

Treacherous Tasman Sea.

Unique and varied microclimates.

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QUIZ: Geography of Winegrowing - Tasmania

Question 1/3

Tasmania is a leader in which style of wine?

Traditional method sparkling wine
Skin fermented white or "amber" wine
Crisp and floral rosé
Next Question

What is one reason you may not encounter Tasmanian wines very frequently?

The difficult terrain makes grapes expensive to grow
The dangerous Tasman Sea makes export impractical
Its unique ecosystems produce unusual wines not suited to general audiences.
Next Question

What makes Tasmania ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

Its volcanic mountaintop vineyards
Its billion year old soil types
Its cooler microclimates
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QUIZ: Geography of Winegrowing - Tasmania

QUIZ: Geography of Winegrowing - Tasmania

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1

Tasmania is a leader in which style of wine?

Correct Answer
Traditional method sparkling wine
Your Answer
Skin fermented white or "amber" wine
Your Answer
Crisp and floral rosé
2

What is one reason you may not encounter Tasmanian wines very frequently?

Correct Answer
The dangerous Tasman Sea makes export impractical
Your Answer
The difficult terrain makes grapes expensive to grow
Your Answer
Its unique ecosystems produce unusual wines not suited to general audiences.
3

What makes Tasmania ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

Correct Answer
Its cooler microclimates
Your Answer
Its volcanic mountaintop vineyards
Your Answer
Its billion year old soil types