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Australia
 Australia
is a place that brings all five senses to life.
Its food-and-wine culture is the perfect complement
to its national character.
Australians have been crafting the ideal wines to
accompany their diverse cuisine for many generations.
Distinctive and elegant, their wines are the essence
of the Australian experience. Shiraz, Australia's
leading varietal, provides the perfect example with
luscious fruit, plus hints of peppery spice, cinnamon
and even chocolate. Shiraz is an ideal pairing for
beef, lamb and poultry. Australian Chardonnay is
equally versatile, with a crisp, fruit-driven taste
that stands up to seafood, pasta and chicken.
Australia's robust, remarkable land has enriched
the dreams and the dedication of Australian winemakers
for more than 200 years. Today, the outstanding
quality and value of Australian wines are attracting
converts from Perth to Paris, and challenging world-class
pours from Europe to California.
In many ways, Australia is a winemaker's paradise.
Its diverse microclimates and soil conditions allow
for an extraordinary variety of wine grapes and
wine varieties: white and red, sweet and sparkling.
In the past few years, the world's affection for
Australian wine has become a full-fledged love affair.
Then again, Australia's wines have a head start
over their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere
- Australia's grape harvests occur between late
January and early May, due to its location below the
equator. As a result, Australian wines are released
six months earlier than California or European wines
of the same vintage. |
Content provided by E. & J. Gallo Winery,
Modesto, CA. |
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