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Australian wine ranks among the world's best. More than 100 grape varieties are grown here, and the diversity of Australia's winemakers means you're sure to find something to surprise you – in the very best way.
Australia dominates Decanter World Wine Awards as producers celebrate 'golden period' of local winemaking. Australian wines have been labelled "the best in the world" after dominating a prestigious international wine awards.
A South Australian cabernet sauvignon that sells for $40 (£21) has been named the best in the world at the International Wine Challenge. The 2021 Riddoch Pastoralist beat wines from more than 20 other countries to win the International Cabernet Sauvignon trophy.
Bright, bold and full of personality, Shiraz is Australia's most popular variety. It grows in almost every wine region of Australia, accounts for one-quarter of total wine production and is our most exported wine.
Australia's most famous wine is Penfolds Grange. The great 1955 vintage was submitted to competitions beginning in 1962 and over the years has won more than 50 gold medals. The vintage of 1971 won first prize in Syrah/Shiraz at the Wine Olympics in Paris.
Penfolds is the only Australian Winery to receive 100 points from both Wine Spectator (US) and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (US) for the same Vintage (2008 Grange).
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is most likely the most popular wine. Even though it is being produced in different regions all over the world, it originated from the famous Bordeaux region. The red color of the Cabernet Sauvignon is more on the darker side, slightly inclined toward plum hues.
Known as the wine capital of Australia, Adelaide is surrounded by some of the best wine regions in the country, many of which are just a short drive from the city.
"The last three years have been particularly tough for growers. On top of that, we are generally growing less tonnes because we're trying to grow higher quality fruit and make higher quality wine. If you succeed in that, the price of your wine is no longer $15 a bottle, it's $25 and above.
France is the world's best wine country
With Burgundy taking the top spot, it's closely followed by Bordeaux and Jura in third and fourth respectively.
Beijing was furious, denouncing “political games” meant to assign blame for the pandemic. In response, China unleashed its overwhelming economic might. It imposed a punitive tariff on Australian wine, and the country's biggest overseas market vanished almost immediately.
One of the primary reasons Australia has some of the best wines is that most of their vineyards are in suitable locations, with the right climate. Some vineyards grow their grapes and make wine in their specific regions for generations.
Australia is mainly known for its Shiraz, or Aussiefied Syrah, and Chardonnay varietals. In fact, these two varieties alone account for 44% of its total wine production!
1951 Grange has become so valuable because, although it was bottled, it was never commercially released. Max Schubert gave some to friends and family, but the rest remained as museum stock, further contributing to their significant value today.
The grapes for this modern Australian wine are sourced from different vineyards across the Barossa Valley, Magill Estate, McLaren Vale, and other Penfolds' properties. Each vintage, aged in American oak, carries unique flavors and characteristics, which true-blue Penfolds Grange Cabernet Sauvignon fans swear by!
A $10 riesling has been named one of Australia's best wines. Tolley riesling from the Clare Valley in South Australia was crowned the best white wine under $20 at Dan Murphy's annual Decoded Wine Awards. An $11 Margaret River chardonnay and $12 Barossa Valley shiraz were also among the winners.
The Australian wine label Penfolds, owned by Treasury Wine Estates, has been available on the Chinese market since 1893.
The term 'Bin' is an acronym for 'Batch Identification Number'. It is a reference to the storage location (BIN) in the Penfolds Magill Estate cellars in South Australia, where our wines were historically stored for maturation.
The success of Penfolds has been driven by the generations of visionaries and innovators. From the beginning in 1844 to today, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven Penfolds to become one of Australia's most famed and respected winemakers.
Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc are the most frequently consumed wines in Australia. Organic wine and vegan wine is seeing strong growth. Australian people are increasingly health conscious and younger Australians are drinking less.
One of Australia's favourite white wine varieties, the success of Sauvignon Blanc can no doubt be attributed to its dramatic aromatic presence and its fresh, vibrant and easy-to-drink nature.
James Busby died on July 15, 1871 during a visit to England. He was survived by his wife and three of their six children. While not the first to import or grow vines in Australia, Busby's drive and entrepreneurship in the craft of viticulture has left him a legacy as father of the Australian wine industry.