The Wine And The Wineries
The picturesque Coal River Valley Wine Region, Tasmania, Australia surrounds the historic town of Richmond, only a twenty-minute drive from Hobart. There are more small, independent vineyards in this region than in any other part of Tasmania. This offers the visitor tastings and cellar door sales at more than 14 different wineries. The area is positioned at a similar latitude to the wine regions of Germany and France, and so the wine tends to be a cross over between the distinctly Australian wines of the mainland and a style more consistent with European wines. Many award-winning wines have come out of this area.
The Coal River Valley
It is well worth a visit to the Coal River Valley Wine Region even if wine tasting is not on your itinerary, because a drive through this beautiful valley has its own rewards. Mist over the vineyards, picnic spots by the river, and the fascinating town of Richmond with its famous convict built bridge, colonial gaol, Catholic Church, carriage rides and many restored Georgian buildings.
