Australia
Australia is widely regarded as the most successful wine producing country in the New World. One of the key reasons for this success is the simplicity with which the wines are labelled; if a bottle of Australian wine is made from Chardonnay, then the label will carry the word 'Chardonnay', likewise with Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and so on. This has lead to consumer confidence in selecting bottles of wine from Australia and other New World countries as people have come to recognise the names of certain grapes as a wine type that they have tried before and liked.
Great marketing, but are the wines that good? On the whole the answer is yes and, in some cases, outstanding. However, it may have been difficult to say the same 15 or 20 years ago when the floodgates to the UK market opened and we were nearly drowned in badly oaked Chardonnay!
Like most wine producing countries, there is the mass produced low end that isn't always the best but, in certain areas such as the Barrossa, Eden Valley and McClaren Vale there are pockets of land that have the soil and climate that are ideal for producing wines with great character and finesse.
Some of this success does seem to be dwindling slightly and data from the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation shows that in 2008 export volumes plunged 11% to 698m litres, the first fall since 1995. And with shortfalls in production in recent vintages, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Aussies to keep their competitive edge.
Many regard this as a temporary glitch however and expect sales to pick up again over the coming years.
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Broken Shackle Classic White
£5.99Made from a blend of Semillon, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, this wine shows, fresh, vibrant grapefruit and tropical fruit complemented by a crisp, dry palate.Learn More -
The Barbecue Box
Regular Price: £35.94
Special Price: £33.00
The perfect set for a barby! This six box contains two of each of the following wines:- Broken Shackle White, Berton Vineyards Broken Shackle Rosé, Berton Vineyards Broken Shackle Red, Berton VineyardsLearn More -
Opal Ridge Semillon/Chardonnay
£6.99A delicate blend of these two grapes giving good fruit character backed with subtle oak flavours.Learn More -
Opal Ridge Gewürztraminer/Verdelho
£7.49A medium-dry, fruit driven wine with a lovely floral character and a hint of spice. Ideal with spicy foods.Learn More -
Foundstone Unoaked Chardonnay, Berton Vineyards
£7.99Creamy on the palate with juicy tropical fruits. Nice and zesty with a lingering finish.Learn More -
The White Viognier, Berton Vineyards
£9.49An impressive example of this popular grape – slightly spicy with honey and apricot tones.Learn More -
Head Over Heels Forgotten Riesling
£9.99Ripe tropical fruits with a subtle residual sweetness.Learn More -
Berton Reserve Eden Valley Chardonnay
£10.99Lovely juicy pineapple and peach flavours combined with a slightly spicy hint of subtle oak.Learn More -
Broken Shackle Rosé
£5.99Made from a blend of Sangiovese, Barbera and Siraz (plus a little Aussie something...) this is a delicious rosé with aromas of cranberry and raspberry and a load of cherry-berry fruit in the mouth.Learn More -
Foundstone Shiraz Rosé
£7.99Deep pink in colour with floral aromas with hints of green apple and fig. Excellent depth of flavour with an abundance of fruit. Medium dry.Learn More
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