
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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Oxford Landing GSM - Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005Rhone Red Blends from South Australia, Australia
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Langmeil Three Gardens SMG 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Cimicky Trumps Grenache/Shiraz 2005Rhone Red Blends from Australia
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Yalumba Hand-Picked Mourvedre Grenache Shiraz 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Red 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Rutherglen Estates The Reunion 2005Rhone Red Blends from Australia
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Two Hands Brave Faces Shiraz Grenache 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz/Grenache 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz-Grenache 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Cape Barren Grenache Shiraz Mourevedre 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Kangarilla Road Shiraz Viognier 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz/Grenache 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
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d'Arenberg Cadenzia GSM 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Yangarra Estate Vineyard Cadenzia 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Rosemount Grenache-Syrah-Mouvedre G.S.M. 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Hewitson Miss Harry G.S.M. 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Burge Family Clochemerle GSM 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Massena The Moonlight Run 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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John Duval Plexus Red 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Kaesler Avignon G.S.M 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Torbreck The Steading 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WE
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d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2005Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Peter Lehmann Seven Surveys GSM 2005Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz/Grenache 2005Rhone Red Blends from Australia
- WE
- W&S
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Rosemount Diamond Grenache-Shiraz 2005Rhone Red Blends from Australia