Nov 21 2009
Australian Wine
Australian wine is unique. It continues to use the traditions of the past but is able to be extremely innovative. The result is a wine that has full flavour and is easy to drink.
Given Australia’s size, which is much bigger than Europe, it has a wonderful range of climates and soils, which results in a large range of wines with incredible regional character.
Australian wines are also innovative and very different from the old world wines. Equally the Australian wine growers don’t attempt to replicate wines from other countries. The growers are not hampered by incumbent rules and regulations that the old world wines have to stick to.
The Australian wine labels are also easy to understand. It gives you lots of valuable information in a straightforward way, so you know exactly what you are getting. This is very different to the old world wines.
What’s enchanting about Australian wine is that the different areas and climates produce some great wines. Australia is a wonderfully exotic country and this is brought out in their wines with each region having its own remarkable taste.
There are hundreds of different wine regions within Australia that are worth exploring. It comes down to personal preference and depends what type of grape and style you prefer.
The Hunter Valley is famous for its Shiraz and Semillon. Tourists due to its location often visit it. It is just a 2-hour drive from Sydney. Booking a wine tour is a good option as the wineries are spread out over several kilometers. The key areas are Pokolbin, Lovedale and Broke.
A great winery to visit is Audrey. The cellar door is very modern but it is in fact one of the oldest in the Hunter. The views from up here are breathtaking. This is a great place to bring a picnic.
Most of the wineries have their own restaurants and it’s a great way to spend a leisurely afternoon, enjoying sumptuous food and wine.
If you get bored of the wineries, there are plenty of other attractions on offer. A world-class golf course, plenty of spas for pampering, as well as chocolate shops and cheese stores.
If you have the chance to visit the west coast of Australia, then a trip to Margaret River is a must. This wine region is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. It is just 3 hours from Perth and is a very pretty part of Australia.
This really is a great place to spend a week relaxing, eating and drinking. On one side you’ll find beautiful beaches and on the other, picturesque wineries with great cellar doors and restaurants.
Visiting and Experiencing at least one of Australia’s many wine regions is an important part to any trip down under. Make sure it’s on your To Do List!
Want to find out more about Travel in Australia, then visit Jennifer Schellington’s site on how to experience the best Australian Wine as part of your trip.
