Tassie Wine Tales
Tassie Wine Tales
Tony Walker has a wide knowledge in the history of the Tasmanian wine industry, having published books and articles on the subject over many years. This particular industry is an important part of the Tasmanian landscape and culture, and no-one knows better how we arrived at today's highly regarded status than Tony Walker. In this series, Tony tells Chris Sayer, and you the listener, the story …Social links:
Ep 7 Josef Chromy
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Ep 6 Diego Bernacchi
12:21
What makes Tassie wine, Tassie wine?
The development of the distinct Tasmanian wine brand. The appellation system comes into play ... and it's Tasmanian from grape to bottle.
08:18
Andrew Pirie, and sparkling wine.
One of the pioneers of the Tasmanian wine industry, we explore how Andrew Pirie came to become an important figure, and a mentor to many other winemakers. And then along comes sparkling wine.
09:28
Jean Miguet
After nearly being French, Tasmania continues to be influenced by the French, including the story of Jean Miguet
07:18
The early Colonial days of wine on Tasmania
Starting with the First Fleet, we explore the introduction of grape vine in Tasmania, or Van Dieman's Land. Tony explores those early days.
07:56
An introduction to Tassie Wine Tales
Before embarking on our journey through the Tasmanian wine industry, join us as we learn how Tony became interested in wine in the first place, and how his move to Tasmania lead him down the path to one of this island's most famous attributes.
09:25