
Australian Wine
Ruled By Flavor. Not Tradition.
A large, climatically diverse country with incredibly diverse terrain, producing just about every wine style imaginable, Australia has a grand winemaking history and some of the oldest vines on the planet. Most regions are concentrated in the south of the country with those inland experiencing warm, dry conditions and those in coastal areas receiving tropical, maritime or Mediterranean weather patterns. Australia has for several decades been at the forefront of winemaking technology and has widely adopted the use of screwcaps, even for some premium and ultra-premium bottles. Thanks to the country’s relatively agreeable climate throughout and the openness of its people, experimentation is common and ongoing.
Shiraz is indeed Australia’s most celebrated and widely planted variety; Barossa Valley leads the way, producing exceptionally bold and supple versions. Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia's second most planted variety, can be blended with Shiraz but also shines on its own particularly in Coonawarra and Margaret River. Grenache and Mourvèdre are also popular, both on their own and alongside Shiraz in Rhône Blends. Chardonnay is common throughout the country and made in a wide range of styles. Sauvignon Blanc has recently surged in popularity to compete with New Zealand’s distinctive version and Semillon is often blended in Margaret River or shines on its own in the Hunter Valley. Riesling thrives in the cool-climate Clare and Eden Valleys. Sticky-sweet fortified wine Rutherglen is a beloved regional specialty of Victoria.
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Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah 2004Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
- WS
- JS
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Clarendon Hills Moritz Syrah 2004Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
- WS
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Marquis Philips S9 Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Australia
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- WS
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Marquis Philips S2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
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- RP
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Torbreck The Struie 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
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Penfolds Grange 2004Syrah/Shiraz from South Australia, Australia
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- JS
- D
- WE
- W&S
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Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
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Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
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- WE
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Kilikanoon R Reserve Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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- W&S
- CG
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Two Hands The Bull and The Bear Shiraz Cabernet 2004Other Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
- WE
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Clarendon Hills Clarendon Vineyard Grenache 2004Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
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Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- RP
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Clarendon Hills Piggott Range Syrah 2004Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
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John Duval Plexus Red 2004Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
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Torbreck Descendant Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Two Hands Max's Garden Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
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- RP
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Penfolds Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- JS
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- WE
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Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
- JS
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Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WS
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Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache 2004Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Branson Coach House Coach House Block Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2004Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- WE
- RP
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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- RP
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St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2004Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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- W&S