Choosing the Best Tasmanian Wines

Crafted by power couple Glenn James and Jo Marsh, the 2018 Shy Susan Riesling is a perfect blend of structure, fine acidity and floral aromatics. The husband-and-wife team handpicks and combines rich fruits from the Coal River Valley and delicate ones from the Huon Valley to create the best tasting Riesling wines. The Riesling grapes are lightly crushed, pressed and fermented using a unique blend of yeast strains. Afterwards, the wine is allowed to mature on yeast lees to develop deeper texture. The process results in crisp, aromatic Riesling wines with strong floral aromas.

This medium-bodied white Tasmanian wine is best paired with chicken, turkey, duck, pork, cured meat and other savoury dishes.

Winemakers from the Bay of Fires meticulously select the best fruit from the Coal River and Derwent Valley to make dry, full-bodied Riesling wines. This fine Riesling gives off citrus notes, green apple aromas and crisp acidity. Its bouquet is mostly dominated by lime and lemon and has a slight trace of musk and earth. With their dry and slightly acidic palate, Eddystone Point Riesling wines are best paired with cured meat, appetisers and snacks. These wines also pair well with poultry, shellfish and pork.

This delicious blend of Chardonnay Pinot Noir presents good body and fresh crisp acidity. Its distinct citrus notes, green apple aroma and freshly toasted nuts are punctuated by a slight hint of yeast. The perfect balance of flavours and depth of character give this Pinot Noir wine a long finish. Its creator, the highly awarded winemaker Ed Carr, uses only the best classic sparkling grape varieties from the best viticultural regions of Tasmania to develop clean and refreshing nonvintage Pinot Noir wines.

When buying bubbly wines, look for the name ‘Jansz’. Jansz is the pioneer of premium sparkling Tasmania wines in Australia. Jansz Vineyard crafts deluxe Sparkling wines using traditional Champagne methods integrated with new world innovations.

The NV Jansz Premium Cuvee is a Tasmanian wine that boasts a mix of nearly equal parts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After primary fermentation, it is further fermented in the bottle and aged on yeast lees until a perfect balance is achieved. Its complex flavour is an intense mix of citrus, other fruits and nuts and has a slight touch of earthiness. You can enjoy a glass of this fruity Cuvee on its own as an aperitif or with hard mountain cheeses, such as Emmental and Comte. Its balance of sweetness and flavour also makes this medium-bodied wine the best match for fish, poultry and veal.

Premium sparkling wines from the vineyards of Anon have Chardonnay Pinot Noir characters with citrus overtones and zesty bready nose. A subtle yeast complexity enhances its inviting bouquet of citrus, tree fruit and vegetal notes.

Chief Winemaker Glenn James sources the best fruit from Tamar Valley, East Coast, Coal River and Huon Valley to craft Sparkling Cuvee. These wines are bottle-fermented and matured on yeast lees to develop complex flavours. Bright fruity aromas, nutty and yeasty complexity, and delicate acidity give this wine the elegance and sophistication of nonvintage Champagne. A glass of this modern fizz can enhance the taste of veal, pork, deer, venison, poultry, salmon and tuna.

This Pinot Noir from Anon is among the best wines in the country. Its robust spicy and savoury flavours frame its intense red fruit (reminiscent of cherries and strawberries) notes. A touch of oak and firmer tannins provides its medium body with structure. Medium-bodied Pinot Noir wines go perfectly well with grills and meaty stews. Their smooth and dry texture best complements deer, venison, beef, veal and poultry.

Perfectly balanced citrus notes, intense stone fruit, toasty vanilla oak, nutmeg and cinnamon spice, and a faint hazelnut note lend an exquisite complexity to this Tasmanian wine. With its deep and intense taste, it pairs best with roasts, rich fish and almost any dish with nutty or buttery sauces. When the bottle of wine is opened, a lovely bouquet of citrus and fruits permeates the air. Then, upon sipping this wine, a dense combination of oak, vanilla and toasty crust with a tinge of peach and honey melon develops in the mouth with finesse. Its fruity notes and crisp finish make the 2015 Eileen Hardy Chardonnay an easy drinking wine for summers in Australia and in equatorial regions.

Ed Carr built the House of Arras with the vision of creating only the best world-class sparkling wines. His 2009 Arras Vintage Rose wine definitely does not disappoint. This elegant vintage wine is characterized by delectable aromas of fresh red berries with earthy notes from field mushroom, oyster and toast. Fine tanning and an acid backbone provide the foundation for its elegant structure and depth. It’s no surprise that this beautiful Tasmanian wine is among the top 100 wines of famous wine connoisseurs.

The Dalrymple Pinot Noir is among the top 3% of all wines in the world. It is a blend of parcels from vineyards in the Coal River Valley, along Pipers River, and in Swansea and Ouse.

This smooth and dry wine has distinctive red fruit, oaky and earthy notes. Its aroma is filled with strawberries, red currant, and dark cherries and bears traces of pepper and oak. It’s a medium-length wine with slight acidity and a short finish. When you’re having beef, veal, deer, venison, or other meat for dinner, a glass of this well-balanced Tasmania wine can make your meal utterly amazing.

The Ninth Island Riesling is blended from fruit sourced from the Tamar Valley. The pristine banks of Tamar provide an ideal environment that allows fruit to develop vibrant varietal flavours and aromas.

This Riesling has a lovely bouquet of lemon, mandarin, apple, stone fruit, and wildflowers and traces of mineral and musk. Its intense flavour of green apple, citrus and grapefruit create an interesting mouthfeel that’s almost effervescent. It’s a very dry Riesling wine that complements savoury dishes and cured meat.