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Thursday 11 April 2013


Red wine comes from many different countries. A large number of the countries in the world are now producing wines of varying degrees of quality, taste and flavor. France is particularly famous for the quality of its wines. Italy and America is another example. Argentina, Chillie, South Africa and Australia are just a few of the countries that now produce excellent wine and being categorized as the New-World Production. 
Since we all come from Australia, we decided to go through red wines from Australia first.s

The get things started, we will go through types of grapes in Australia Red Wine Industry. 

Common Australian red wine varieties
Shiraz
It is the most famous grape in Australia. However, the origin of it is middle-east Shiraz is full-body with a dark crimson color and with rich, pepper and plum flavors. Most Shiraz wines are matured in oak and many can be cellared for decades. South Australia's Barossa Valley and the Hunter valley in New South Wales are home to Australia s best Shiraz.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is another classic french wine which has taken off in Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon are medium to full-bodied and usually well structured and elegant. Many Australian wine makers blend Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent results. 
Merlot
Merlot is softer on the palate than Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz and has the advantage of being rich, but only moderately tannic so you can drink it soon after vintage without offending your tongue. Merlot is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to produce an easy drinking red wine.
Grenache
Grenache grows well in warmer climates and produces soft wines with round, perfumed flavours. Winemakers often blend Grenache with Shiraz to create a more balanced wine.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot produces deep, full-bodied wines with spicy pepper flavours and characteristics and high tannins. The variety has traditionally been used to add character to weaker reds. Petit Verdot is often blended as only 1-3% of the total wine to take advantage of its dominant characteristics.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir grapes have thick skins and produce wines which are light in colour, body and tannins. For this reason Pinot Noir make fantastic sparkling wines and elegant dry reds. 

Our By Next Post, We will go through the best four red wine from Australia.  
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