Wine Varieties

Types of Australian Wines

Wine is produced worldwide with distinct flavors and types. Australia is one of the oldest and most famous wine producers, and its range of wines is gaining constant popularity all over the world. Australia has fertile soil and huge wide-open regions to produce enormous variety of wines. These wines are being produced in both traditional and contemporary ways. As a result, we often see new types and varieties of wines coming from Australia on regular basis.

Red Wines:

These have been special additions to the Austrian wine varieties due to their rich and full flavor. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot are some of the famous Australian red wines that are produced in most of the regions. If someone wants to chill in a hot sunny day with a fiery red wine, then Cabernet Sauvignon is the best option. Merlot, on the other hand, is there for you after having poultry and creamy cheese. Shiraz wines are preferred mostly in warm, sunny weather. Australian Red wines often preferred with beef, red meat, and seafood by consumers.

White Wines:

White wines from Australia can be found in different colors like mild lemon yellow, golden yellow, etc. These white wines are made from fully-grown grapes, coming from different regions in Australia. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Viognier are some of the best Australian white wines.

Red and White Sparkling Wines:

Sparkling wines have close traditional link with Christmas, as people enjoy these wines as drinks for Christmas dinners. These wines are made from grapes cultivated in different West Australian regions, with a specific blending ratio of tannins and sweetness. Red sparkling wines preferred with roasted meals, but white sparkling wines are enjoyed with almost every meal.

Fortified Wines:

These Australian wines are produced with a specific procedure by keeping ripened grape fruits on the vines for a longer period. After adding a little brandy spirit to partially turned wine, a concentrated flavor of fortified wine is developed. These wines are often used as dessert wines because of their sweetness.

Dessert Wines:

A dessert wine, normally mentioned as “stickie”, has a sweet flavor with some acidic touch. Australian dessert wines such as Semillon and Rieslings are mostly preferred with different desserts by consumers.