Australian Wine.

Adventurous, by Nature.

From grapes grown in vast and diverse climates, across landscapes millions of years in the making that stretch from our rugged shores to our heartlands; Australia’s world-class wines embody the essence of adventure.  
 
The adventurous spirit of our people and natural wonder of our lands combine to produce wines that are as unique and diverse as our country: a vast range of vibrant flavors and colors that reflect the richness of the landscape and creativity, skill and deep knowledge of our winemaking community, applying modern thinking to ancient lands.  
 
So if you’re looking for a taste of adventure, let Australian wine be your compass.  

Shiraz 

Bright, bold and full of personality, Shiraz is Australia’s most popular variety and is grown in almost every wine region in Australia. Shiraz has a long history here, and regions including the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale are home to some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world.

Winemakers produce a range of styles, from delicious, everyday drinking to collectible fine wines. Warmer-climate regions such as Barossa, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley typically produce powerful, full-flavored styles, while in cooler-climate regions like the Adelaide Hills, Grampians and Great Southern you can expect a lighter, more elegant Shiraz style, often with flavors of pepper and spice.  

  

Red Blends 

Aussie winemakers are adventurous by nature, constantly driven to explore new ways to perfect old techniques. Australian Cabernet Shiraz is an example, a wine that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Cabernet brings elegance and Shiraz adds rich fruit and velvety richness. While in a classic GSM blend, Shiraz contributes plenty of dark fruit flavors, Mataro or Mourvedre adds length and drive, and Grenache adds fragrant red fruits and spice.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Australian Cabernet is beloved for its rich flavors and incredible ability to get better with age. It is produced as a single variety wine is a winemaker favorite for blending with other varieties, including Shiraz and Merlot. The Coonawarra and Margaret River wine regions are some of the leading Cabernet growing regions in Australia, with passionate producers crafting wines that are truly world-class.  

Chardonnay 

There’s no such thing as a typical Aussie Chardonnay. Australia’s most planted white variety is used to make a huge range of wine styles. Look for lighter, brighter styles from cooler-climate regions like the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Yarra Valley, and richer, more full-flavored styles from warmer regions such as Margaret River and the Hunter Valley.

Riesling 

Opening a bottle of Australian Riesling is like cutting into lemons and limes – zesty and refreshing. The best Australian Rieslings tend to come from cooler-climate regions, or places with particularly cold nights – like the Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Great Southern and Tasmania. While you might find some off-dry styles, most Australian Rieslings are bone-dry, fresh and citrusy, and pair beautifully with salads, shellfish and spicy dishes.

Sample Australian wines at select stores throughout the month of May!

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