
Australia
A large, climatically diverse country producing just about every wine style imaginable ...
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.
- Wine Spectator112
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate104
- Wine Enthusiast36
- Wine & Spirits33
- James Suckling6
- Wilfred Wong of Wine.com5
- Decanter3
- Tasting Panel3
- Vinous1
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Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Australia
- WS
- RP
- WE
- W&S
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Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2009Bordeaux Red Blends from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- WS
- RP
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Elderton Ode To Lorraine 2009Other Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- WW
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- RP
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Henry's Drive Dead Letter Office Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Australia
- WS
- RP
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Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- RP
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Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay 2009Chardonnay from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- RP
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Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris 2009Pinot Gris/Grigio from Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
- RP
- WE
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier L Block Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Victoria, Australia
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Gotham McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Hewitson Old Garden Mourvedre 2009Mourvedre from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- W&S
- WS
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Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- TP
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Torbreck Descendant Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- TP
- WS
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Henry's Drive Reserve Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Australia
- RP
- WS
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Shirvington Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling 2009Riesling from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- D
- RP
- WS
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- W&S
- RP
- WS
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Mollydooker The Violinist Verdelho 2009Verdelho from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz-Grenache 2009Rhone Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Imprimata Proprietary Red 2009Other Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2009Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WE
- W&S
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d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WE
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Earthworks Shiraz 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2009Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- RP