“Life is too short to drink bad wine.”
– Anonymous
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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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Malvasia
Australian Malvasia wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | LIGHT BODY | MEDIUM BODY Malvasia tastes and aromas Honey and ripe pears, orange blossoms, with citrusy, lemon and pineapple notes and hints of allspice and vanilla Malvasia mouthfeel Malvasia is a versatile wine and can be anywhere between lightweight to full-flavoured, dry to sweet, low to high
Marsanne
Australian Marsanne wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | MEDIUM BODY | FULL BODY Marsanne taste and aromas When young, intense aroma’s and flavours of lemon, peach and tropical fruits such as melon and pair, with a dry mineral raciness. Marsanne mouthfeel Medium to full-bodied, broad, ‘waxy’, low acidity Cellaring potential of Marsanne Marsanne improves with bottle age of up
Marzemino
Australian Marzemino wine regional and flavour profile WHITE | MEDIUM BODY Marzemino tastes and aromas Marzemino has a light plummy taste with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, violet and cherry alongside a slightly herby, grassy note Marzemino mouthfeel Medium tannins, medium acidity, Facts about Marzemino Marzemino is a red Italian wine grape that is primarily grown around Isera, south of Trentino
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Dolcetto
Australian Dolcetto wine regional and flavour profile RED | LIGHT BODY Dolcetto taste and aromas Intensely fruity with flavours of almonds, plums, blackberries, prunes, along with freshly cracked black pepper, liquorice, red cherry and bubble-gum on the nose. Dolcetto mouthfeel Although the name implies sweetness, Dolcetto wines are usually dry, with low acidity and low to moderate tannins. Dolcetto
Gamay
Australian Gamay wine regional and flavour profile RED | LIGHT BODY Gamay taste and aromas Flavours of crushed strawberries and raspberries, black cherries, as well as deep floral notes of lilac and violets. Other flavours associated with Gamay from France include cherries, banana, coconut, vanilla, rose and violet, and sometimes tar and toast. Gamay mouthfeel Light body,
Grenache
RED | MEDIUM BODY | FULL BODY Grenache taste and aromas Jammy flavours of raspberry, strawberries and cherries, with added nuances of fresh herbs, spice, peppers with gamey and earthy notes. Grenache mouthfeel Soft tannins, medium body, high alcohol Grenache cellaring potential When grown in harsh conditions or from old vines, Grenache can display complex and rich characteristics.