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AUSTRALIA
Australia is a paradise for grapevines. Predictable sunshine
and maritime breezes produce lush, bold, fruit-forward
wines that have pushed the country into the top ten wine
producers in the world. With wine production up 50% in
the last five years, Australian wines are winning over
the world.
Shiraz (Australian for "Syrah")
leads the way. But you'll discover that other varieties—Chardonnay,
Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot-like it down
under, too.
Grapes grow and wine is made in each of Australia's
seven states (including the island of Tasmania). Most
wine, however, comes from five states. The five major
growing regions are:
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
The top 5 grape varieties grown are (in order)
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
- Merlot
with Cabernet Sauvignon rapidly catching up to Shiraz
Favorite Australian Wines
Mc Williams Chardonnay
Mc Williams
Shiraz
Black
Swan Shiraz
Australian Recipes
Tasmanian
Shrimp
Red Curry
Pork Loin
Chicken
Breast with Quandong
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