Australia has a land mass as great as the
United States or
western Europe, providing generations of winemakers with a diverse
climate from cold to cool to warm and a wide variety of soil types. More
than 60 distinct wine regions have been officially recognized in
Australia, providing consumers with a huge selection of wines with
regional characteristics. You will find the world’s classic premium red
grape varieties are all found in abundance in Australia such as Barbera,
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir,
Sangiovese, Shiraz, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel. And don’t assume that if
you’ve tasted Australian Chardonnay, that you have experienced the
extraordinary diversity and quality of all that Australian white wine
has to offer. Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio,
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier are hugely successful
and popular. |
