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Facts about Australian Wine
Interesting and little known facts about Australia's favourite drink
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WINE VARIETIES
Learn about all of the intricacies of good Australian wine. From texture, to mouth feel, and everything in between. This is your go to guide for all Australian wine varieties.
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Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | MEDIUM BODY | FULL BODY Chardonnay tastes and aromas Warm climate Chardonnay features apple, pineapple and melon and lemon. Cool climate Chardonnay features green apple, lemon, lime and mineral notes. Chardonnay mouthfeel Warm climate Chardonnay is medium bodied, with low acidity and high alcohol.Cool climate Chardonnay has
Chenin Blanc
Australian Chenin Blanc wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | LIGHT BODY Taste and aromas Tropical fruit, tart green apple, passionfruit, melon, grapefruit and quince flavours with an undercurrent of honey. Mouthfeel Tart acidity and oily mouthfeel. Light to medium bodied and can range from very dry to very sweet depending on the time of
Cortese
Australian Cortese wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | LIGHT BODY Cortese taste and aromas Fresh fruit aromas of ripe grapefruit with zingy, juicy and crisp lemon and lime flavours and mineral touches. Cortese mouthfeel Steely and dry on the palate, light bodied, with a long finish. Cortese cellaring potential Cortese should be drunk young and fresh,
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Baco Noir
Australian Baco Noir wine regional and flavour profile Baco Noir tastes and aromas Shows rich fruit tones, typified by blueberry and plum, and can display caramel overtones Baco Noir mouthfeel Light to medium body, good acidity, similar mouthfeel to Pinot Noir Drink Baco Noir now or later Well made, complex Baco Noir can age for 5-8 years, softening
Barbera
Australian Barbera wine regional and flavour profile Barbera tastes and aromas Red fruits such as raspberry, cherry and cranberry, with black fruits like blackberry and plums. Barbera has hints of leather and meatiness. Barbera mouthfeel Medium to full body, soft tannins, moderate acidity, with a soft and round mouthfeel Drink Barbera now or later Barbera wines are generally
Bastardo
Australian Bastardo wine regional and flavour profile Bastardo tastes and aromas Flavours redolent of dark red berries and other forest fruits Bastardo mouthfeel High sugar levels when ripe, with firm tannins and high alcohol Facts about Bastardo It is grown in small amounts in many parts of Western Europe; most famously it is used in Portuguese port wine