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Tasmania…rugged yet beautiful, perilous yet breath-taking. It could be argued we’re completely mad growing
grapes in this wild and unforgivingly cold environment. But there’s méthode to our madness. The climatic
conditions of the Jansz vineyard rival the famed French wine region of Champagne. In fact, it was originally with
French contribution that Jansz became Tasmania’s first sparkling made using the traditional Méthode
Champenoise.
Our vineyard first caught the attention of esteemed Champagne house – Louis Roederer – who planted the classic
varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The name Jansz plays homage to Tasmania’s namesake, the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, who first
sighted the island in 1642. Now Australian and family owned since 1997, the Hill-Smith family began the journey
that has seen Jansz Tasmania become the most highly regarded sparkling wine house in Australia.

PERFECTLY POSITIONED

Jansz Tasmania sits to the northeast of the island state within the Pipers
River region of the Tamar Valley. A place known as ‘Sparkling Tasmania.’
Resting on a bed of pure, red, free-draining basalt soils, the Jansz
vineyard is the perfect site to grow grapes for world-class sparkling wines.
Temperatures are moderated by close proximity to Bass Straight.
The ocean breezes keep the temperature up during winter – minimising
JANSZ VIGNERON risk of frost, and down in summer – allowing a long, cool ripening period.
This unique environment is integral to the growth of outstanding fruit
JENNIFER DOYLE
that develop intense, delicate and refined flavours.