Tamar Ridge: Scale Without Sacrifice

How to Complete

3 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Book the Cellar Door Tasting

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   Experience the range from accessible to reserve Pinot.

   Visit tamarridge.com.au for cellar door hours (typically 10am-5pm daily). Taste through the range from their accessible Pinot to the reserve tier. Ask about how cooling Bass Strait breezes extend the growing season.

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   Compare Upper vs Lower Tamar Styles

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   Dark cherry and truffle (upper) vs bright cherry and raspberry (lower).

   Ask if they have wines from both upper and lower Tamar Valley. The lower Tamar offers bright, crunchy red cherry and raspberry. The upper Tamar shows darker cherry and savory truffle. Same region, different expressions.

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   Walk the Estate Vineyards

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   See the sun-drenched slopes and cooling sea breezes in action.

   Walk through the vineyard rows if the weather permits. The Tamar Valley is one of Tasmania's most accessible wine routes - over 30 wineries within easy driving of Launceston. Notice the gravel soils distinct from Pipers River volcanic.

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Insider Tips

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  One of Tasmania's biggest wineries but quality-focused - rare combination

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  The Tamar Valley has 30+ wineries within easy reach of Launceston

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  Bass Strait sea breezes are key - they extend the growing season and preserve acidity