Australia
Australia is without doubt a major player on the world wine stage but here in the UK, it has fallen from grace slightly due to strong currency but not for any quality reasons.
Wine production in the country can be traced back to goldrush times in the late 1800's when it was made to slake the thirst of the prospectors. What a change we have seen in technology since then but one thing that does remain are certain parcels of vineyard which are now producing incredible fruit to fashion into the finest of wines albeit in small quantities.
The technological revolution in terms of wine-making was certainly developed if not born in the country and from there it has spread throughout the world. So Australia could be said to be one of the founding fathers of modern oenology.
Gone are the days of generic wines as most wines are now sold under regional appellations. The various climates available for grape growing are numerous and other influencing factors such as soils, altitude and proximity to water are all taken into consideration by the growers to influence the final grape varieties that are used and the styles of wine that are produced.
Some of the largest players in the wine industry are based in Australia but then again, some of the smallest too are to be found. All in all, Australia now produces wines in every style, quality and at most price points too. The big buxom reds and whites of yesteryear are still to be found but new styles with great elegance and finesse are part of the spectrum too.
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£8.75Murphy Vineyards Big Rivers Shiraz
Murphy VineyardsMurphy Vineyards Big Rivers Shiraz is a great example of Aussie Shiraz at a great price too. Packed with black fruit with blackcurrant dominating, ...
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£8.75Murphy Vineyards Big Rivers Chardonnay
Murphy VineyardsMurphy Vineyards Big Rivers Chardonnay is an appealing white wine showing a light green colour with tropical fruit aromas and a soft, fresh palate....
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£13.25Trentham Estate Pinot Noir
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate Pinot Noir has a delicate, lifted aroma displaying strawberry and red cherry fruits. These flavours continue to the palate and are ...
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£17.75Coriole Estate Sangiovese
Coriole VineyardsCoriole Sangiovese sees one of Mark Lloyd's Italian grape varieties offer a flavour profile far removed from the usual McLaren Vale menu of Shiraz,...
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£14.45Coriole Sangiovese Shiraz
Coriole VineyardsCoriole Sangiovese Shiraz shows redcurrant, cherry, dark chocolate and a soft earthiness on its nose. Hints of liquorice and spice lead into a medi...
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£14.90Rolf Binder Hales Shiraz
Rolf BinderRolf Binder Hales Shiraz is a deep, blood red wine that fills the glass with aromas of rich red berries and dark bitter chocolate. Dark cherries en...
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£14.40Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Shiraz - Adelaide Hills
Bird in HandThis exceptional value Shiraz has a deep purple colour with some violet notes at the edge. The perfumes are loaded with beery notes such as raspber...
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£13.25Trentham Estate Shiraz
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate Shiraz is deep red in colour with cherry, cassis, mocha and mint aromas. These aromas follow onto the palate to compliment flavours...
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£12.95Trentham Estate Chardonnay
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate Chardonnay is not your typical Australian Chardonnay. It doesn't have the big punchy oak flavours with which Australian offerings s...
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£13.25Trentham Estate Merlot
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate Merlot is deep red in colour, with lifted aromas of cherry and mulberry with a hint of mocha. On the palate you find flavours of sw...
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£20.85Pikes Hills and Valleys Riesling
PikesPikes Hills and Valleys Riesling is a brilliant pale green, with a typically fresh and bright nose displaying layers of lemon/lime zest, tropical f...
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£14.40Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Chardonnay - Adelaide Hills
Bird in HandThe Two in the Bush Chardonnay from the Bird in Hand Winery has been expertly crafted by Kym Milne MW. The bouquet is fine and fairly intense with ...
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£18.55Bremerton Tamblyn Cabernet/Shiraz/Malbec/Merlot
BremertonThe Bremerton Tamblyn blend utilises the characteristics of the different varietals resulting in a wine that is full of layers of flavour yet very ...
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£10.40Trentham Estate Noble Taminga- half bottle
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate Noble Taminga is a late harvested, botrytis affected sweet wine made from the unique Taminga grape variety. Light yellow gold in co...
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£13.75Trentham Estate The Family Nero d'Avola
Trentham EstateThe robust nature of Nero d'Avola and its ability to produce high quality fruit and wine in an hot climate made it a must have for the Trentham Est...
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£18.40Pike and Joyce Rapide Pinot Noir
PikesPike and Joyce's Rapide Pinot Noir aims to deliver bright fresh fruit for early drinking. We think it does just that! Attractive strawberry and dar...
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£44.50Bird in Hand - Nest Egg Chardonnay 2018
Bird in HandNest Egg wines are only produced in the finest of vintages and this beauty is no exception! It has intense and complex aromas with peaches and apri...
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£15.40Rolf Binder Eden Valley Riesling
Rolf BinderPale straw in colour, Rolf Binder Eden Valley Riesling is a white wine that balances acidity and fruit flavours well. As well as the citrus highlig...
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