READING BETWEEN THE WINES:
Australia is another wine producing country known for its great taste and combined value. While the Aussies whip up several Old World specialties, they always deliver New World charm, style, and unmatched regional character.
Australia is best worshipped for its feisty, spice-full Shiraz. Not far behind are its oaky Chardonnays, sweet Rieslings, and rich Cabs. Aussie vintners are master blendsmen, intermingling some of the most creative and innovative blends on the market. In the past five years, Australia has become the number ten wine producer in the world and has upped its imports to the U.S. by four times.
Wine buffs are so optimistic that they’re predicting Aussie exports will double again in the next five. In other words, look out wine world, here comes Australia!
MAJOR AUSTRALIAN WINE REGIONS
Australia’s wine country prospers mostly “down under,” along its southern expanse. The major regions in Australia are
Western Australia (Margaret River, Pemberton)
New South Wales (Hunter Valley)
South Australia (Coonawarra, Clare Valley, Padthaway, Adelaide Hills, Barossa)
Tasmania
Victoria (Yarra Valley, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Goulburn Valley).
