Australia currently has over 60 designated wine regions across the continent and has developed a worldwide reputation for its award-winning wines.
Why not discover some of the world’s oldest Shiraz vineyards in South Australia’s Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.? How about an award-winning Sauvignon Blanc in Western Australia’s Margaret River? Join one of the winery events held in the Hunter Valley near Sydney, or you can also indulge your taste buds with the flagship Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines of the Yarra Valley near Melbourne.
Most wine growing regions have annual festivals where the local wine, food and culture can be experienced. The largest is the “Tasting Australia”, which has some of the very best that Australia has to offer.
Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia has been producing world-class wines for generations now. This state now has 16 distinct wine regions. Adelaide is home to the National Wine Centre of Australia and it has over than 200 cellar doors right on its doorstep.
The famous Barasso is made up of two regions. Each of these have its own speciality. Eden Valley has a famous reputation for excellent Riesling, while the Barossa Valley is home to some of the world’s most amazing Shiraz. Besides Barossa, other brilliant vineyards and wineries can be found in the heritage towns and century-old cellars of McLaren Vale, the Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, and Coonawarra.
McLaren Vale, South Australia
McLaren Vale is locate between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the beaches of Gulf St Vincent, is well known for its exceptional wines, most notably Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay varieties. Over 50 wineries and 270 independent grape growers are found here. McLaren Vale originally grew up around the wine industry, but the surrounding hills, pristine beaches and coastal scenery have attracted artists and artisans to the district for more than a hundred years.
Margaret River, Western Australia
Just a few hours south of Perth, in Margaret River, there are more than 60 wineries for you to choose from. Many of these have restaurants that serve fresh local produce prepared by some of Australia’s best chefs. Although Margaret River produces less than one per cent of Australia’s wine, the quality is of an exceptionally high standard, as it produces more than 15 per cent of the country's premium wines. This region is especially recognized for its award-winning Cabernets.
Swan Valley, Western Australia
Just a boat ride from Perth you’ll find Swan Valley, which is Western Australia’s oldest wine region. With its reliably warm and dry climate, the valley is the birthplace of Viticulture during Western Australia’s early settlement, and still manages to produces some of the country’s best Verdelho, Shiraz and Cabernet varieties. The small boutique wineries are the foundation of this wine region’s charm. Many of the varieties produced in this region are only available for purchase at the cellar doors of the wineries, and the people who make the wine are likely to be the ones who greet and serve you.
Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Hunter Valley is located North-West of Sydney and is NSW’s premier wine region. It is famous worldwide for its Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz. This area has around 120 wineries located in the small townships throughout the region, including Australia’s oldest winery at the prestigious Wyndham Estate. These would offer wine-tasting classes where you can meet the winemakers and learn their secrets.
A great way to experience the delights of the Hunter Valley is at events such as the Lovedale Long Lunch, or the opera, jazz, and blues music events that are staged amongst the vineyards in Spring.
Australian Capital Territory
This region has 33 wineries situated throughout the countryside, just outside of Canberra, will unveil the wineries, cafes and farms that are producing fine wines, along with its delicious regional cuisine. Canberra regional wines have the qualities that are derived from Australia’s unique environment. The regions winemaking started 160 years ago in the Canberra region. Today these wineries are home to a large number of awards for its wine quality and winemaker's talents. The ability to ripen the same fruit across the whole region provides great diversity, and styles that can be found nowhere else.
These are only a few to be mentioned, however Australia has many more exquisite wine producers to explore.
So all you wine connoisseurs and future ward winning wine makers to be, come and indulge your taste sense in this rich wine producing country.
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