{"id":94581,"date":"2016-05-10T10:34:50","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T10:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=94581"},"modified":"2016-07-15T08:59:28","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T08:59:28","slug":"the-top-6-australian-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/6toplists.com\/?p=94581","title":{"rendered":"The Top 6 Australian Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cultivation of wine grapes in Australia began at the first arrival of colonists, the vines already got space in the cargo of the first fleet in 1788. Some of the world’s oldest plantations can also be found in Australia<\/strong>, as the majority of the country’s wine regions escaped the phylloxera<\/a> epidemic that destroyed most of the vineyards in Europe at the end of the 19th century.<\/p>\n

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More serious wine production started later, after the Victorian gold rush in the 1850’s when the population has tripled, and a wealthy middle class emerged, which was eager to consume wine with meals. But the real ascent had to wait until the end of the 20th century. In 1981, Australian wine imports have exceeded exports<\/strong>, and today the export value has nearly reached 3 billion Australian dollars.<\/p>\n

The collaboration of the wine sector and the government, the elaboration of a long-term strategy, the well-founded co-marketing and the further development of new wine-making technologies<\/strong> played a large part in this. The latter gave probably the most opportunity for discussion between the Australia of the “New World\u201d and Europe. They were among the first to induct computer controlled, cooled and pressure controlled stainless steel tanks<\/a> or even the cork replacing screw lock.<\/p>\n

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Due to the success the wine-growing areas increased from 60 thousand (1990) to 170 thousand hectares (2005), while the annual wine production has reached 11 million hectoliters<\/strong>. As a result, Australia is perhaps the most significantly developing member of the New World wine producers, has become a wine world-power on an international level.<\/p>\n

Wine production takes place in the southern part<\/strong> of the continent with moderate climate, particularly in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia states and the south-western tip of Western Australia<\/a>. The most significant ones among the 60 wine-growing regions are Riverland, Murray Darling, Riverina, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.<\/p>\n

Although blue grapes are grown on the 59% of the vineyards<\/strong>, the Australian wineries made a hit with their reliable quality and reasonably priced Chardonnay on the English market. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Viognier and Pinot Gris -a fresh and fruity wine, which is considered today’s fashion wine- are also significant among the white varieties.<\/p>\n

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When thinking of Australia the average consumer yet do not conceive on the white wines for the first time, rather Shiraz<\/a>, Australia’s flagship red wine that is grown on the largest area today<\/strong>. This grape variety has a Persian origin. It had spread in France as \u201cSyrah\u201d and it gives the one-third of the areas with another red grape, the Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot, Pinot Noir and Colombard has also an important role.<\/p>\n

Initially, the Australian wines fought out their positions on the world market with their excellent price\/value rate and prices could be increased in parallel with their reputation, of course within reason. Their strategy was based on the introduction of the “Australian wine” as a brand. They have put emphasis on typical grape varieties<\/strong> while making them fashionable. The most important export markets are Great Britain, United States, Canada and Germany<\/a>, and lately they mainly focus on the Far East, but do not forget Russia and Central and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best known Australian wineries<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Penfolds, Lindemans, Rosemount, Alkoomi Wines, Cassegrain Wines, Rymill Coonawarra, Trentham Estate, Rosenvale wines, Dalrymple, DiFabio, Springvale, Deakin Estate, Katnook Estate, Wombat Hill, Gordon’s Crossing, Bandicoot Estate, Peter Lehmann Wines, 1847 (Curnow Estate ), Cape Mentelle.<\/p>\n

Let’s have a look at the six best Australian wineries<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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6. Peter Lehmann<\/h2>\n

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This large winery founded in 1979 purchases grapes from more than 180 producers, develops a wide range of wines<\/strong> and is divided into six brands in the heart of the Barossa Valley<\/a>. A reliable label with a wide price range.<\/p>\n

The warm climate of the region is proptitous to the heady wines<\/strong>, like the Seven Survey SMG (blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourv\u00e8dre), which evokes the spices of a Chateauneuf du Pape.<\/p>\n

It pleases us with it’s density<\/strong>, it’s corn salad, it’s fruitiness and powerful woodiness. Others prefer the shiraz, with fruity flavors and a more integrated alcohol.<\/p>\n

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5. Henschke<\/h2>\n

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Still one of the oldest areas of the country, since established in 1868 by the Henschke<\/a> family. It produces 40 000 bottles of premium wine<\/strong>, with the famous cuv\u00e9e Hill of Grace being on the highlight, made from the grapes planted before the era of phylloxera.<\/p>\n

This wine, from a tiny plot of two hectares, is a monument , but is unfortunately practically untraceable. Other vintages like, among others, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon or Abbott ‘s Prayer<\/a> show great skill and express a profound style, far from the too many stereotyped wines produced<\/strong> in the country.<\/p>\n

The Keyneton cuv\u00e9e (shiraz\/cabernet\/merlot) bursts of sunny cabernet aromas (blackcurrant, violet), the mouth is balanced between wood , green pepper and blackbery<\/strong>. It is easy to drink with it’s long, sweet finish.<\/p>\n