The history of wine-making in Australia dates back to the late 1700s when the first European settlers arrived, bringing vines to plant around the coast near Sydney. As settlement spread throughout the country, so did wine-making, and exports of mostly dry red wine became popular in the UK by the late 1800s. World War II brought an even larger influx of European immigrants who began to focus on more quality wine-making practices. By the mid 1990s, the international market was taken by storm and Australian wine became a globalized industry, with many labels recognized throughout the world.
Though a small continent, Australia has an astonishing range in climates, with distinct growing regions that adapt to these conditions and many different styles of wine produced from sparkling to dry to off dry, dessert, and even ice wine. Shiraz (Syrah) has become the signature grape of Australia, huge on the international market, with great ranges in style and quality. Most growing regions in the country were spared Read more »
Down under, the traditional Southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is commonly known by the name GSM (or SGM)—based on the Australian no-nonsense attitude and strong belief in “calling a spade a spade,” or calling these Rhône blends afte...
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I am an enthusiastic taster and collector based in Melbourne, Australia. My favourite wines/regions are Chateauneuf du Pape, Barossa Valley shiraz, Sine Qua Non, Clos St Jean and Ports. Happy to sharing my experiences, also open to tasting requests.
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Australia on SnoothMay 2013
Funny thread. I was visiting Mom this past weekend, moving her actually, and ... soils on the planet are in Australia and so are the oldest wine-producing grape vines. Garnacha I believe. So would wines from those grapes show the most "minerality"? They should - ancient soils with not so much organic matter, just minerals, growing ancient vin... Read More
May 2013
Very heavy petrol on the nose with kaffir lime leaf. Subtle spice on the palate with loads of slate minerality. Rather like a mouthful of rocks and not enough fruit for me, to balance it. Not my style.79 pts.5/18/13 Read More
May 2013
No oak aromas on the nose, all fresh fruit. Nose of golden pear skin, peach and white nectarine. Full bodied and vibrant on the palate with flavors of pear, nectarine and peach. Nice pure fruit flavors. Subtle sweet spice and nuts. Nice wine. 92 pts.5/18/13 Read More
May 2013
smooth, a bit sweet, ripe dark fruits and vanilla. Read More
May 2013
2001 was outstanding worth $70 a bottle if you can find it Read More
May 2013
An easy drinking wine with enough structure and complexity to keep me entertained (granted, this is not difficult). A really striking dark purple color, with notes of blackberry and plum and a hint of pepper/spice. This wine seemed a bit hot; it is 14%. Medium bodied and more of the same on the palate with light toasty notes (thank you for not h... Read More
May 2013
Hello everyone. I have loved wine for as long as I can remember - ... ... ... travelled to Tasmania, Australia this past Christmas and fell in love with their Pinot Grigio. I also really liked the Margaret River Chardonnay's. For everyday I stick to Canadian, specifically, Okanagan area. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Laughing Stock Pinot Gris and See ... Read More
Dec 29
I'm currently in Australia and will be here thru January 2013. I've been enjoying some everyday wines at reasonable prices, e.g. those from Warburn Estate, Gossips, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. (2011). All very good wines AND reasonable. When you buy six bottles, you can get the price down to around $5.00/a bottle. FYI - ...
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Jun 7, 2012
A year back I have tasted an Australian wine with my friend Mellisa Knaggs and that was an unforgettable happy moment in my life. So that wine has become a special to me.
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Jul 7, 2011
Hi, I'm looking for A Mob of Emus Merlot and can't find it anywhere. I bought some from a wine tasting event and loved it. Any ideas please?
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May 3, 2011
Hattrick? I had it, lost the info and can't find it locally. HELP
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Dec 21, 2010
Australian wines .I LOVE them all , really dont buy any other .I always get Yellow tail /Banrock/jacobs creek ...I prefer the reds but I enjoy them all... hope to visit my wine country one day
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Dec 14, 2010
Too much industrial wine being exported from oz.We need more real wine,that is wine with a sence of Place .There are many small outstanding wieries in oz but are difficult to find. Examples; Pierro,Coriole,Craiglee and tabilk.
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Sep 28, 2010
Australian Gold Vine is actually a native from Southeast Asia to New Caledonia. Clusters of bright golden yellow star shaped flowers appear throughout the year on this compact, small growing vine. It is a vigorous climber with 6 inch long ovate to lance-shaped, lush green leaves. The yellow flowers have red stamens and are borne in loose recemes...
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Sep 12, 2010
To begin with if red wine drinkers stick to wines from the Barossa Valley or Coonawarra they won't go wrong. When you've exhausted those after a few months of continuous drinking go to wines from Clare Valley & Margaret River. The varieties in Oz will take a lifetime to get through.
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Sep 12, 2010
Looking at some of the comments I can assure you that Australia is worth visiting for many reasons but the quality of our wine must rate as one of the more important reasons. It is in a class of its own.
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