The Delicious Australian Wine
Kangaroos, sports, koalas and wines all together make Australia famous. Apparently, Australian wine ranks fourth in the world on the basis of its sales and contribute a big part in the country's exports. Mainly vineyards are located in South East of the continent namely in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. South Australia is the most famous, host to wineries such as Hardy, d'Arenberg and Curtis Family Vineyards owned by Curtis family.
Wine from Australia has made its way in all the top rated restaurants in Europe and in many parts of the world. There is a distinctive variety in Australian wine from deep red to clear and fortified wines, offering premium taste and consistency.
The tradition of Australian wine dates back in 1788, when harvesting vine cuttings was pioneered by Governor Phillip in Australia. Before 1820's, Australian wine was only sold domestically but later it made its way abroad. After the introduction of cleanskin wines, sales of wine escalated dramatically locally since the beginning of this new millennium. Due to new emerging trend in the world, organic wines are also increasing in popularity in Australia.
The method of wine manufacturing is affected by factors such as soil and climate of the area, type of berries and the cellaring. Basically cellaring wine involves the storage of wine in a cool, dry, and dark place. Keeping an optimum temperature for a perfect wine is critical. The required temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius with humidity of 60 to 75 percent, any flaw in keeping this optimum temperature result in poor quality wine.
Cleanskin wine is a category of selling wines without any label of brand. It is a very economical way as marketing costs are not incurred by the wine manufacturers. It is evident that usually these cleanskin wines lack in quality, so one should taste it before purchasing.
Another popular category of premium wine is fortified wines, which is produced by amalgamating wine with alcohol during fermentation. One such acknowledged fortified wine is liqueur Muscat, produced from drooped grapes enabling it to be sweet and rich at the same time.
McLaren Vale region in South Australia hosts the best red grape cultivation of Australia, Shiraz. This grape is the most popular variety of McLaren Vale wines and comprises of about 50 percent of the overall crush every season. McLaren Vale Shiraz is heavier, darker and offers soft flavors. It has more skin to pulp ratio, eventually we have more refine wine. Chardonnay is a major white category of McLaren Vale wine. It is rich and offers classic flavors and taste.
Many wine festivals are held in various parts of the country that assist in developing tourism and wine promotion, Biennial tasting is one such popular festival in South Australia.
Wine from Australia has made its way in all the top rated restaurants in Europe and in many parts of the world. There is a distinctive variety in Australian wine from deep red to clear and fortified wines, offering premium taste and consistency.
The tradition of Australian wine dates back in 1788, when harvesting vine cuttings was pioneered by Governor Phillip in Australia. Before 1820's, Australian wine was only sold domestically but later it made its way abroad. After the introduction of cleanskin wines, sales of wine escalated dramatically locally since the beginning of this new millennium. Due to new emerging trend in the world, organic wines are also increasing in popularity in Australia.
The method of wine manufacturing is affected by factors such as soil and climate of the area, type of berries and the cellaring. Basically cellaring wine involves the storage of wine in a cool, dry, and dark place. Keeping an optimum temperature for a perfect wine is critical. The required temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius with humidity of 60 to 75 percent, any flaw in keeping this optimum temperature result in poor quality wine.
Cleanskin wine is a category of selling wines without any label of brand. It is a very economical way as marketing costs are not incurred by the wine manufacturers. It is evident that usually these cleanskin wines lack in quality, so one should taste it before purchasing.
Another popular category of premium wine is fortified wines, which is produced by amalgamating wine with alcohol during fermentation. One such acknowledged fortified wine is liqueur Muscat, produced from drooped grapes enabling it to be sweet and rich at the same time.
McLaren Vale region in South Australia hosts the best red grape cultivation of Australia, Shiraz. This grape is the most popular variety of McLaren Vale wines and comprises of about 50 percent of the overall crush every season. McLaren Vale Shiraz is heavier, darker and offers soft flavors. It has more skin to pulp ratio, eventually we have more refine wine. Chardonnay is a major white category of McLaren Vale wine. It is rich and offers classic flavors and taste.
Many wine festivals are held in various parts of the country that assist in developing tourism and wine promotion, Biennial tasting is one such popular festival in South Australia.
About the Author:
Today the Curtis Family are focused on producing special premium wine for the Australian Wine industry. Premium wines presented by Curtis Family Vineyards show the Curtis Family passion for great McLaren Vale wine.