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.
Australia is a huge country much bigger than Europe. This means it is blessed with a wonderful range of climates and soils. The result is a large range of wines with incredible regional character.
The strive for uniqueness by the Australian wine growers means they don’t attempt to replicate wines from other countries. The growers are also not hampered by incumbent rules and regulations that the old world wines have to stick to. Instead they can be new and innovative and the end results are astonishing.
It’s often said that the old wine labels can be confusing. In contrast, the Australian wine labels are easy to read and provide you with all the information you could possibly need, in an easy to understand format.
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.
There are lots of wineries to choose from. I would recommend a visit to Audrey. This is one of the oldest vineyards in the Hunter but its cellar door is very modern. This is a great place to bring a picnic, as the views from up here are breathtaking.
If you are looking for a leisurely afternoon, enjoy lunch at one of the may winery restaurants. The food is impressive and of course the wines are perfectly matched.
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.
In contrast, a trip to the Margaret River Wine Region on the West side of Australia is a must. Just 3 hours from Perth, this region has wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
On one side you’ll find beautiful beaches and on the other, picturesque wineries with great cellar doors and restaurants. This really is a great place to spend a week relaxing, eating and drinking.
If you are planning a trip to Australia, make sure your itinerary takes in at least one of its wine regions.
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