Wines from Australia. Here's a little background to Australian wine. Australia has a great history of wine-making, firstly for Port-style wines in the South such as Penfolds Tawny. Now the pioneer of many modern wine-making techniques, producing wines of great poise and freshness, alongside the now classic Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay. Regional wines from across the continent have come to the fore with examples from Margaret River (WA), Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale & Clare Valley (SA), Mornington Peninsula (VIC), and even in Tasmania for Pinot Noir and their superb sparkling wines. Smaller, estate wines have taken over from the "big brands" of yesteryear and these wines should be taken seriously if you're looking for stylish drinking with modern cuisine.
