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How to do Tassie in Spring, According to an Insider
Anyone who’s been to Tassie will tell you the same thing: after a while, you become so used to the breathtaking landscape — the verdant hills, ancient forests, and pristine coastlines — that it’s easy to take it for granted.
The same goes for the food and wine scene, which has exploded in recent years and in turn gained a global reputation for excellent produce, from pork to pinot noir. That’s why, when you need the inside steer on local recommendations, your best bet is someone like Tom Wallace, a Kiwi who moved to the island in 2013.
It just so happens that Wallace is the Senior Winemaker at popular east coast winery, Devil’s Corner. Though he cut his winemaking teeth in New Zealand, he’s also spent time honing his repertoire in California, France, and the Hunter Valley. Over the last decade, Wallace has overseen the winemaking for Tamar Ridge, Devil’s Corner, and Pirie Sparkling, making him an expert on the region, and someone you can trust for pointing you in the direction of a decent glass. Read on for his guide to getting the most out of your next visit south.
We’re famous for Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir. The best place to enjoy it is…
From our Devil’s Corner Cellar Door, overlooking the Hazards Vineyard and looking out over Moulting Lagoon with the Hazards Mountains in the distance. And before you ask, no pinot chilling for me. You get a softer texture to the wine when at room temperature (but if you find yourself up North in warm climates, that’s a different story). Our Pinot Noir is delicious when paired with a wood-fired pizza at the cellar door.
Tasmania is legendary for food, and if there’s one other spot not to miss, it’s…
Peppina in Hobart. It’s inside the super-luxe hotel, The Tasman, and you’ll get an Italian-inspired meal you won’t soon forget.
When it comes to Tassie, the tourist guides will tell you to go to…
Mona and Wineglass Bay… and they are amazing!
But, being a local, my hot tip is…
Cataract Gorge in Launceston. I might be biased, but it is such a unique spot and in the heart of Launceston. Otherwise, I recommend you really get off the beaten track and head to the West Coast and Strahan for a cruise up the Gordon River. In fact, just getting to Strahan will be an adventure.
Be sure to stay at…
Coles Bay. It has plenty of AirBnBs around, plus you can enjoy the incredible Freycinet National Park.
And if there’s one thing you absolutely must see…
It’s the Hazards Mountains up close. This is a truly unique part of the world that creates the special backdrop to our Devil’s Corner Cellar Door (feel free to stop by!).
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