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Facts about Australian Wine
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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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Fiano
Australian Fiano wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | LIGHT BODY Fiano tastes and aromas Mandarin, melon and lemon rind, as well as nutty, herbal flavours with smoky spicy notes and hazelnuts Fiano mouthfeel Light wines of moderate to high acidity. Fiano cellaring potential Usually produced to be consumed young, in its youth Fiano is often intensely
Flora
Australian Flora wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | LIGHT BODY Flora tastes and aromas Ripe pear, lychee and subtle spicy flavours Flora mouthfeel Off-dry, lightly sweet Facts about Flora Flora is a Californian crossing of Gewürztraminer and Semillon grapes made by Dr Harold Olmo in 1938. The variety displays elements of both parents, depending on the environment
Furmint
Australian Furmint wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | MEDIUM BODY Furmint taste and aromas Dry styles of Furmint have flavours of Apricot, lime, smoked pears and a hint of honey on the nose. Dessert style wines can develop notes of marzipan, blood orange, apricots and barley sugar. Furmint mouthfeel Furmint wines can be produced as a bone-dry wine, or extremely sweet
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Cabernet Franc
Australian Cabernet Franc wine regional and flavour profile Cabernet Franc tastes and aromas Berry flavours of raspberry, strawberry and plum, combined with herbaceous accents of tobacco and dark spice Cabernet Franc mouthfeel Medium bodied, lower tannin levels, soft mouthfeel Facts about Cabernet Franc DNA analysis indicates Cabernet Franc is one of two parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, a cross between
Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wine regional and flavour profile Cabernet Sauvignon tastes and aromas Flavours and aromas of blackberries, plums, black currants, capsicum, mint, eucalyptus, red currant and cassis Cabernet Sauvignon mouthfeel Full bodied, high tannin, dry finish Cellaring potential of Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular wines to age due to its ability
Carmenere
Australian Carmenere wine regional and flavour profile Carmenere taste and aromas Cherry, raspberry, plum, and herbaceous notes with characteristics of smoke, spice and earthy notes, reminiscent of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather. Carmenere mouthfeel Firm, medium bodied red wine with soft, round tannins and good acidity. Cellaring potential of Carmenere The wine is best to drink while it is