
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 Moritz Syrah 2011Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WW
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache 2011Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WW
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Cirillo 1850 Grenache 2011Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WE
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Running With Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2011Tempranillo from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Hill Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2011Chardonnay from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Robert Oatley Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
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Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Yalumba The Scribbler 2011Other Red Blends from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
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Yangarra Estate Vineyard GSM 2011Rhone Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
- WW
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Ben Haines B Minor Blanc de Blanc 2011Vintage Sparkling Wine from Victoria, Australia
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Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2011Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- RP
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Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
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Banrock Station Chardonnay 2011Chardonnay from Australia
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Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2011Syrah/Shiraz from South Australia, Australia
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Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay 2011Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
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Wyndham Bin 333 Pinot Noir 2011Pinot Noir from South East Australia, Australia
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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2011Viognier from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Shoofly Chardonnay 2011Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
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d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2011Bordeaux Red Blends from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato 2011Rosé from Victoria, Australia
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Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Plantagenet Hazard Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011Bordeaux White Blends from Australia
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Roussanne Viognier Marsanne 2011Rhone White Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2011Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- W&S
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Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
- RP