Australian Wines
- Date: 2007-07-04 - Word Count: 492
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Wine-growing is one of the most dynamic branches of Australian industry, and during the last 40 years it faced many important changes. For instance, in the mid 50-s an average statistical Australian drank about 1 glass of wine per year. But nowadays this quantity enlarged to 2 bottles.
One should note that in 1965 the amount of wine-makers was little and only six companies were officially producing table wine. However, in 1999 the number of wine-makers reached 109. Nowadays Australia’s share in the world market is only 2%, but the aim for 2025 is 6.5%.
Wine-growing is an important industry for Australia. Wool, cotton and beef are a traditional Australian export sold raw. However, wine-making stimulates development of many adjoining branches like package production and trade. Therefore, it helps solve the problem of unemployment.
Specialists are assured that by the middle of the 21st century Australian wines will be no less common for us than French or Italian ones.
Let us list some Australian regions and their wines.
Barossa. Lutheran churches built by German colonists bright up the Barossa Valley landscape. Adelaide is the capital of Australian wine-making. Together with some other spots in this region, the valley forms the largest and the most known wine-making district with its dry and hot climate. Among the wines produced here are: Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Victoria. Climate by the feet of the Victorian Alps in Australia is really chilly. The reason for this is the evening breeze that comes to the valley from snowy tops. Queen Valley has an Alpine climate which can be called a unique tool of Australian wine-making. Because of sharp wind, vine has to be propped up in a special way. As a result, energy and sunlight are used to the utmost, which influences the excellent taste of grapes. This wine is comparable to none in the world. Types of wine produced here are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Dark Horse Cabernet Franc Malbec, High Country Chardonnay, Merlot and Shiraz.
Riverina is renowned for its White Shiraz wine. To produce this wine, grapes are gathered early in the morning when the air is fresh. After that, is it delivered to wine plant. After the grapes are pressed, skin is removed to prevent the red juice from exuding. The wine has a mild taste of berries and herbs, which keeps in harmony with its sour-sweet base. White Shiraz is used with fish, seafood, fresh salads and Asian food. It can also be used as an aperitif.
Lots of wine sorts are also produced in South Australia. Those are: refreshing White Pointer; mild and rich Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz, ideal for fried meat; Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay that has a mild fruit taste – a real pearl of the Вin Range collection; Lindemans Bin 70 Semillon-Verdelho-Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay that has a balanced fresh fruit taste; Lindemans Cawarra Colombard Chardonnay with its mild nut and fruit taste; Lindemans Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet and Lindemans Cawarra Unoaked Chardonnay.
One should note that in 1965 the amount of wine-makers was little and only six companies were officially producing table wine. However, in 1999 the number of wine-makers reached 109. Nowadays Australia’s share in the world market is only 2%, but the aim for 2025 is 6.5%.
Wine-growing is an important industry for Australia. Wool, cotton and beef are a traditional Australian export sold raw. However, wine-making stimulates development of many adjoining branches like package production and trade. Therefore, it helps solve the problem of unemployment.
Specialists are assured that by the middle of the 21st century Australian wines will be no less common for us than French or Italian ones.
Let us list some Australian regions and their wines.
Barossa. Lutheran churches built by German colonists bright up the Barossa Valley landscape. Adelaide is the capital of Australian wine-making. Together with some other spots in this region, the valley forms the largest and the most known wine-making district with its dry and hot climate. Among the wines produced here are: Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Victoria. Climate by the feet of the Victorian Alps in Australia is really chilly. The reason for this is the evening breeze that comes to the valley from snowy tops. Queen Valley has an Alpine climate which can be called a unique tool of Australian wine-making. Because of sharp wind, vine has to be propped up in a special way. As a result, energy and sunlight are used to the utmost, which influences the excellent taste of grapes. This wine is comparable to none in the world. Types of wine produced here are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Dark Horse Cabernet Franc Malbec, High Country Chardonnay, Merlot and Shiraz.
Riverina is renowned for its White Shiraz wine. To produce this wine, grapes are gathered early in the morning when the air is fresh. After that, is it delivered to wine plant. After the grapes are pressed, skin is removed to prevent the red juice from exuding. The wine has a mild taste of berries and herbs, which keeps in harmony with its sour-sweet base. White Shiraz is used with fish, seafood, fresh salads and Asian food. It can also be used as an aperitif.
Lots of wine sorts are also produced in South Australia. Those are: refreshing White Pointer; mild and rich Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz, ideal for fried meat; Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay that has a mild fruit taste – a real pearl of the Вin Range collection; Lindemans Bin 70 Semillon-Verdelho-Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay that has a balanced fresh fruit taste; Lindemans Cawarra Colombard Chardonnay with its mild nut and fruit taste; Lindemans Cawarra Shiraz Cabernet and Lindemans Cawarra Unoaked Chardonnay.
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