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TheĀ exportĀ driven Australian wine industry was well situated for theĀ Chardonnay boomĀ of the 1980s and 1990s and Australia responded with a unique style of wine that was characterised by big fruit flavours and easy approachability. To compensate for the very warm climate, richness was enhanced by the use of oak chips and acid was added duringĀ fermentation.
What You Can Expect From McLaren Vale Merlot
McLaren Vale Merlot excel at making and supplying the best and highest quality wines South Australia offers. Merlot is a dark blue wine of the grape variety and is the primary grape of Bordeaux wines. As the most popular wine in the red wine market, merlot releases three different flavours. One is a soft and fruity flavour, another being a smooth flavour with a hint of tannins, and the last is a more tannic flavour thatās similar to the taste of cabernet sauvignon.
When it comes to celebrating life's special moments or simply elevating an ordinary day, nothing quite does the trick like a glass of sparkling wine. While Champagne might be the first thing that comes to mind, the world of sparkling wines is as diverse and delightful as the bubbles that dance in your flute. In this guide, we'll take you on a journey through the sparkling wine universe, from the iconic regions to the lesser-known gems.
In 1831, the ScotsmanĀ James Busby, often called "the Father of Australian viticulture", made a trip back to Europe to collectĀ cuttingsĀ from vines (primarily from France andĀ Spain) for introduction to Australia.Ā One of the varieties collected by him was Syrah, although Busby used the two spellings "Scyras" and "Ciras". The cuttings were planted in theĀ Sydney Botanical Gardens, and inĀ Hunter Region, and in 1839 brought from Sydney toĀ South Australia.Ā By the 1860s, Syrah was established as an important variety in Australia.
Welcome, all!Ā Mclaren Vale CellarsĀ would love to walk you through our selection of premium McLaren Vale wines with a vintner's knowledge, and how to best impress your friends with your illuminated wine knowledge.
Wherever your taste, palate, or flavour preferences lie, know that the McLaren Vale Winery is here to sip, pour, and indulge with you every day. We are wine drinkers, wine experts, connoisseurs, not conne-sours, and we take all walks of life no matter where you are on your wine journey.
