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Could climate change turn North-West Tasmania into a wine destination? These growers are 'optimistic'

Ali Dugand has been surprised by the vineyards she has discovered in North-West Tasmania. (ABC Rural: Meg Powell)

Step aside Yarra Valley and Coonawarra, Tasmania's traditional dairy and potato heartland is muscling in on the wine scene — with a little help from climate change.

For more than 100 years, North-West Tasmania's rolling green hills and chocolate soils have been home to some of the most profitable cattle and vegetable farms in the country.

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