Red Wine
Pinot NoirThe best examples of still Pinot Noir comes from Burgundy (very expensive) but excellent wines are being made in New Zealand and Tasmania, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula. One of the all-time great wine and food combinations is Pinot and duck. |
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MerlotsVarietal Merlots have recently become popular in Australia. Some good Merlots are coming from McLaren Vale (SA) and the Hunter Valley (NSW). It is, however, most commonly seen in Australia blended with Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon makes full-bodied, intensely flavoured and long-lived reds. It performs well in Chile and California and Italy. In Australia, the best examples come from the cooler climates such as Margaret River and Mt Barker (WA) and, of course, Coonawarra. Good examples will always reward cellaring |
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ShirazShiraz is the red grape variety of Australia. Australia's most famous is Penfolds Grange, which has gained legendary status. It can produce three quite distinct styles - the peppery numbers from cool-climate areas, the more alcoholic, rich fruity styles of the Barossa and McLaren Valleys, or the soft, fresh style of the Hunter Valley. Take your pick. |
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Red BlendsThe aim of blending is to make a whole wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. The number of red wine blends in the market place has become vast with such combinations as Cabernet Shiraz Merlot or Shiraz Viogner. |
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