Wine Regions of Australia

In the last 10-15 years, the Australian wine industry has boomed and is now one of the leading exporters in svijetu.Kombinacija tax incentives, self-confidence grows from continuous high sales and investment from overseas winemakers put Australia on top of the hierarchy of wine production.

Western Australia

region produces less than 5% of the country's output, but the wines rank among the highest in quality. They have a lightness and a very 'old world' character that sets them apart from the traditional Australian "fruit forward" style.

Margaret River is the most notable area for wine within this region. She enjoys the lush vegetation and climate that is far more to grapes than anywhere else in the country. His reputation is built on cabernet sauvignon. Some excellent Shiraz, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also makes this an exciting wine region and wine worthy of its premium price.

South Australia

This is the wine center of Australia. It is also home to the all important wine research organizations. Within this region there are seven key areas:

1) Barossa Valley

This area is full of wine, as is Australia's largest premium wine district. Shiraz is the grape from which the most distinctive wines produced in the region. Under the blistering sun Shiraz grapes seem to reach their full potential maturation to produce high alcohol, spicy wines.Peter Lehman and Hewitson are good independent producers, but there are more 'boutique' wineries in emerging every year.

2) Eden Valley

This area has only recently received a distinction from the Barossa Valley, thanks to the family of Yalumba Wine Company Angaston, which began to be marked as Riesling country in 1960. Rieslings grown high in the hills of Eden Valley are remarkable for their beautiful floral and mineral aromas.

3) Clare Valley

known for its Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, the vineyards are at a fairly high altitude, resulting in cool nights are good for preserving the level of acidity in the grapes. Unlike other parts of South Australia's most producers in the Clare Valley are not associated with any of the big corporations - with the exception of Leasingham, which is owned by Hardy and Annie Lane which is owned Fosters.For Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines in poduzetipogled Jim Barry and Wendouree . For Riesling Jeffrey Grosseto is worth a look.

4) McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale has a long history of wine production in Australia, and is still home to the famous Hardy Amery Vineyards. This is an area that produces some excellent Grenache wines, as well as the usual Cabernet and Shiraz.

5) Adelaide Hills

Mount Lofty ranges in the Adelaide Hills are usually covered with a cloud, which maintains cold temperatures necessary for the production of zesty Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with citrus flavor that this area is known for.The vineyards Gumeracha, more south of the Mount Lofty are warmer and ideal for growing beautiful mature cabernet sauvignon. In a similar geographic area, Mount Barker masterfully produced Shiraz. Sparkling wines are also a feature of this area.

6) Limestone Coast

As the name suggests, this area of clay soils that support cultivation of the vine. Combine that with the warm climate and conditions are good for a successful vina.Širok selection of grapes are grown, including Riesling and Pinot Noir with the "usual suspects"! Most grapes from this area goes into blends, but those that do not make excellent fruit wines ahead for early drinking.

7) Coonawarra

Coonawarra soil is outstanding, as a vibrant red color. Beneath a bright top soil layer of free draining limestone, and below that is fresh water. This makes for an incredible growth conditions. The signature wine of the region are easy drinking Shiraz Cabernet and juicy.

Victoria

the smallest state in mainland Australia, Victoria is still important to the wine country's economy, not only because of its diverse wine growing conditions ranging from arid inland areas to cool Macedonia closer to the southern coast range. Muscat is a wine to try from this region. It is produced in the arid north eastern part of the country where wine thrive in the unforgiving Sun They can be rich and sweet with raisins and caramel flavors.

Yarra Valley

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are both popular Yarra Valley wines but the grapes and produce some of the best sparkling wines of the continent. It is the oldest wine producing region in Australia - dates from 1837.Kul maritime climate ensures sparkling wines have the necessary acidity. Moet & Chandon Domaine Chandon was established here and do a great job with traditional varieties.