For many of us the image of Australia
is crocodiles and sharks! But this is wine country!
The Aussies epitomize the "New World
" style of wine...wine meant to please you today with bold,
fruity taste and easy drinkablity.
It's like the Australians themselves
. . . straight forward, likeable and decidedly unsnooty.
Hey, they even changed the name of
France's famed syrah to Shiraz! So, what's not to like!
Every major wine variety comes out
of Australia . . . it's really a country sized version of Northern
California with typically diverse exposures, soils and weather
influence . . . and has consistent growing conditions every year.
Many of the over 1000 wineries are
in the south and three of the most famous regions to look for
are valleys . . . the Hunter Valley,
Yarra Valley,
and Barossa Valley.
Wine and place go together. Australian
wine has a no nonsense attitude and is a bit in your face. There
are lots of choices on the shelves just waiting to say "G'day."
Pop the Cork™.
