Australia makes wine, and this is what it grows.
The signature grape is Shiraz, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Vines root into granite.
The climate is mediterranean, running altitude-moderated.
Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruit-forward, range of spices, bold and rich and particularly from chardonnay, plus one more.
The named areas within are Barossa Valley, Margaret River and Yarra Valley.
Producers worth knowing include Henschke, Leeuwin Estate and Penfolds.
Pour them alongside barbequed beef, grilled lamb, hard cheeses and braised vegetables.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and fruit-forward, Range of spices.
Dry white: Bold and rich, Particularly from chardonnay.
Sparkling: Refreshing and complex.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Bass Phillip Estate Old Vines Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia
- Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Australia
- Castlemaine XXXX Gold Lager Beer, Queensland, Australia
- Castlemaine XXXX Summer Bright Lime Lager Beer, Queensland, Australia
- Clarendon Hills Astralis Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
- Cloudburst Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia
- d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
- Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, Australia
At the table.
- barbequed beef
- grilled lamb
- hard cheeses
- braised vegetables
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Australia: common questions
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04.What food goes with Australia wine?+
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