Australia has no native grape variants; however, it now produces some of the best wines in the world. This is due to the huge range of microclimates spread out over the beautiful country. At last count, there were more than 100 grape variants planted in more than 65 designated wine regions due the varied soils in Australia. Out of these, the five most important wine states in Australia are Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

What Makes These Regions Unique?

Australia has successfully grown a range of grapes due to its weather conditions. The isolated state of Western Australia is known in particular for its great scenery. The warm breezy summer days and cool nights create the unique fresh taste to the grapes and it ultimately transfers to the wines as well. South Australia produces most of the country’s wine as it has a hot dry climate. This climate nurtures the vines resulting in full bodied dense and concentrated wines. The Barossa Valley is first and foremost a red wine region and most of the best Australian red wine brands come from this region. Victoria has the most diverse growing conditions and it has the largest vineyards in the entire country. The result is a combination of different climates that result in several different local wines. The New South Wales area, on the other hand, is the oldest wine producing area of the country. The Hunter Valley produces delicate, ageworthy white wines that are very popular. Tasmania is a wine lover’s dream and produces sparkling wines that are exceptionally popular with locals and all over the world.

Sourcing the best Australian red wine brands?

Australia exports almost every variant all over the world. A quick jaunt down the supermarket aisle will net you some of the best Australian brands. If not, we recommend going online to find a good red or white for your requirements.

Cost of Australian wines:

Australia produces a large variety of wine in nearly every price bracket. On an average, a good bottle or best Australian red wine will cost anywhere from $10 to $50 per bottle depending on brand and popularity.

Australia has already proved that it can produce quality wines. We recommend you start with innovative local superstars like Shobbrook in Barossa and Jauma and Lucy Margaus in Adelaide Hills. For more details, write in to us and we will recommend some of the top local wine variants from Australia.