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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£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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£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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£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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£15.99Coriole Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon
Coriole VineyardsCoriole Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted black fruits on the nose, along with berries, pepper, earth and liquorice aromas. The palate is medi...
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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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£16.95Hollick Pinot Noir
HollickHollick Pinot Noiris a vibrant cherry red. Confectionery notes derived from carbonic maceration blend with cherry, spices and red currants. Bright ...
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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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£14.90Rolf 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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£16.70Hollick Wrattonbully Shiraz
HollickHollick Shiraz displays that rare combination of power and elegance. After aromas of blueberry and cedar on the nose, there is an abundance of swee...
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£45.75Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz
Coriole VineyardsCoriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz shows intense red and black fruit; cherry and mulberry, along with rosehip floral notes and sweet spice on the nose. T...
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£15.95Hollick Stock Route Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
HollickHollick Stock Route Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright crimson colour with deep purple hues that invites you into a nose of cherry liqueur, plu...
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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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£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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£16.65Coriole Redstone Shiraz
Coriole VineyardsCoriole Redstone Shiraz has a lifted nose that displays plum, raspberry, spice and earth. The palate is rich, full and generous with red fruits, da...
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Original price £11.75Current price £9.76Hollick The Bard Sauvignon Blanc
HollickThe nose of Hollick's The Bard Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic with hints of kiwi, honeydew and lime, whilst the palate is crisp and refreshing with br...
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£14.10Hollick The Nectar
HollickHollick The Nectar has clean and lifted aromas of citrus and honey that lead into a deliciously rich and luscious palate filled with stonefruit and...
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£34.95Rolf Binder Heysen Shiraz
Rolf BinderThis blockbuster Siraz from Rolf Binder is truly one of the Barossa Valley's iconic wines. The nose gives up powerful aromas of toast, lead pencil,...
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£13.25Trentham 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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£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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£13.75Bird 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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£13.75Bird 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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£13.75Trentham Estate - The Family Nebbiolo
Trentham EstateTrentham Estate's 'The Family' range of wines are a nod back to their heritage, with a selection of Italian Varietals celebrating its influence on ...
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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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