Usually when you think of Australia, the last thing that comes to mind is wine. But do not be fooled, Australia has some of the best and most famous wines around the world. So, now it's time to dig up a little deer in the wine shelves and find what Australian wines are and what the wine region is.
Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 named wine regions constitute about 160,000 hectares; However, the wine regions of Australia are mainly located in the southern, cooler areas of the country, with vineyards located in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. The wine regions in each of these states produce different wine varieties and styles that take advantage of Terroir, such as climatic differences, topography and soil types. The main species are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
The three most influential regions are New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. South Australia and New South Wales are the most famous of the varieties that are suitable for warm climatic vines such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Victoria is known for the cool climate favorite Pinot Noir.
The largest region of grape growing is South Australia, and Adelaide is the central region of wine production. Located a few kilometers from Adelaide, this is Barossa Valley, the most prestigious vegetation zone in South Australia. This region is unique because it is isolated from the rest of the world, which means that plants have fewer diseases, leading to some of the oldest living vineyards in the world. In the Barossa Valley, there are about 150 wineries and basement doors. Half of the door cells are open to the public, but most others happily open by appointment. Many conduct tours of estates and winemaking. The magic of world famous wines in the Barossa Valley lies in the diversity of its growing conditions. The Eden Valley produces excellent cold climate varieties; while the flagship Shiraz in the region is grown in warmer, low-lying areas. The Barossa Valley has also been renamed to its fresh seasonal products, handicraft food makers and award-winning restaurants.
The main products in New South Wales come from the zone of inland rivers. This area has historically produced most of the commercial Chardonnay and Shiraz from Australia. However, due to severe drought in recent years, more winegrowing winemakers are experimenting with drought-resistant varieties such as Tempranillo and Verdelho. Hunter Valley, located in NSW, is the oldest wine region in Australia, where you will find more than 150 wineries producing world-class wines.
Commercial winemaking in northwest Victoria makes up the bulk of wine production in the entire region. However, growing areas of interest are cooler and closer to Melbourne, such as the Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley. The steep climatic areas in Victoria have received much praise for their Pinot Noir.
