The wine industry in Australia is one of the youngest on the planet. The first cultivated vine appeared here only at the end of the 19th century, and therefore for many years the mainland was considered a wine outskirts, which no one took seriously. But at the end of the twentieth century, Australian wines suddenly broke into the world market, astonishing connoisseurs with their amazing originality and quality.
In kangaroo country
For a long time, only local gourmets accompanied by flocks of kangaroos took part in wine tours in Australia. Today, more and more of our compatriots strive to see the distant continent and, combining business with pleasure, go on a wine tour in its best regions.
The vigorous development of viticulture and the expansion of plantations allowed the Australians to significantly increase the volume of production. A significant contribution to the well-being of winemaking was made by the latest achievements in the field of agriculture. The quality of Australia's wine is invariably affected by ultra-hygienic modern production technologies.
Product features
Australia's own style of wines cannot be confused with anything else. All wines are frankly fruity, their aromas and aftertaste are structured by aging in oak barrels. At the same time, the price category of the absolute majority of Australian wines is quite democratic and allows a gourmet of even average income to buy such a product.
Many Australian wines are blended, meaning they are made from grapes ripened in different regions of the country. Mixing fruits is contrary to the European approach to winemaking, but Australians believe that it is in the careful selection and mixing of raw materials that the key to their success lies. The secrets of local winemakers guarantee the consistent quality of wine from year to year, regardless of weather or other conditions.
The main vineyards are concentrated in the southern part of the continent, where the climate is particularly mild. The hallmark of the entire huge assortment of Australian wines is invariably a product from the Syrah variety, exported from France. These fruits provide ample opportunities for creativity, and Australian winemakers prepare from Syrah and light table wines, and rich dessert, and vintage with tones of skin and red pepper in taste.
What to choose?
For the classification of Australia's wines, a special system has been introduced in the country, which guarantees the accuracy of the information indicated on the bottle label. The main data that the wine producer is obliged to inform the consumer is the harvest year, the variety of berries and the region where they were harvested.
