Australian wine production has grown into a booming industry
from its early beginnings in the early 1820s to become the world’s fourth
largest exporter. Being host to over 60 different wine regions, the few that
have stood the test of time have gone on to become world famous for their range
of high quality boutique vintages.
With recent findings suggesting that wine has long been a
great source of vitality, and the sourcing of fine wines becoming simpler than
ever, let us take a look at some of the finest wines Australia has to offer.
Hunter valley, NSW was one of the country’s first wine
regions, as well as considered to be one of the finest. Starting in the early
19th century, the region is known for its Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Chardonnay. With over 180 years of wine producing vineyards, Hunter Valley offers
modern, sophisticated wine producing techniques from some of the world’s most
renowned grapes. Producing roughly 2% of the country’s wine exports, but that
small percentage makes up in award winning, varieties, styles and vintages.
The Cowra wine region is another specialist wine region that
offers perfect conditions to grow the finest of wines. Located in the beautiful
Lachlan Valley of NSW, the region is home to over 40 vineyards which include
large wine producers and boutique tasting experiences that can compete with
anywhere in the world. Falls Vineyard is one particular wine producer that
produces limited quantities of high quality, award-winning wines including
Chardonnay, Shiraz, Semillon, Merlot and the finest Cabernet Sauvignon.
Some of the finer Falls Wine stock includes the famous
Squatter’s Ghost Shiraz ’09 which is rich in colour, produces a dense red berry
palate and blends an exquisitely complex bouquet of bramble fruit with tones of
earth and eucalypt. The Sparkling Brut Reserve is a prestige win that is
produced from a decadent blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to bring a fresh
palate of delicate fruit flavours. Combining intensity and finesse, this
Sparkling Brut Reserve makes for a fresh cleansing tone to accompany a special
meal.
One of the many modern and sophisticated wine growing
techniques employed in this wine region include Rosnay wine’s certified
biodynamic farm and vineyard. This sustainable biodynamic farm offers a chance
to enjoy the fruit of natural labour through its award winning Rosnay wines.
One of the most popular and celebrated Rosnay wines has to
be the Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 which received the gold medal at the prestigious
Cowra National Wine Show in 2012. With elegance and finesse in taste, this
Cabernet Sauvignon is lightly filtered and contains no animal proteins to
preserve complexity and aid flavour.
The finest wines of Australia, like all fine vintages not
only have the benefits of great taste and luxury appeal, but gives us the added
advantage of being good for you. In moderate amounts, studies have shown that a
regular, yet small intake of wine can promote longevity of life, help reduce
the risks associated with stroke as well as helping to slow brain decline.
The differences in types of wine also show different
benefits, with red wine being good for the heart with its tannins which contain
procyanidins, whilst white wines provide an excellent source of certain
nutrients that are good for the pulmonary system.
With more and more studies coming forward that promote the
moderate consumption of wine for their health benefits, why not opt for some of
the finer wines that Australia has to offer. With a large range of traditional
wines to choose from around the Cowra region as well as more diverse biodynamic
vineyard wines, Canowindra offers even the finest wine connoisseurs something
to look forward to toasting.
