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Australian Grape Varieties
The Riesling class of wines has a tremendous fan following. The Clare
and Eden valleys are famous for this variety. They have zippy acidity,
fresh lime and lemon flavors, and a re often laden with blossom fra-
grance which makes them a perfect choice for the hot summer twilights
.As of 2004, Riesling is the world’s 20th most grown variety at 48,700
hectares (120,000 acres), with an increasing trend. Importantly for a
quality wine, it is in the “top three” white wine varieties together with
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Called “crisp, elegant, and fresh” by wine experts, the Sauvignon blanc
and blends are vibrant, full of tropical and citrus fruit flavours, and
sometimes with a faint dash of a herbal and grassy character. They are
mostly Adelaide Hills labels. Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape
variety originally from the Bordeaux region of France, now widely culti-
vated in Australia. The flavor ranges from aggressively grassy to sweetly
tropical depending on climate.
Semillon grapes whose aged styles are popular the world over are
grown in the Hunter Valley. It is a popular varietal wine of Australia. Its
flavors can range from honey to flowers to spice. As it ages it becomes
more full-bodied and opulent. Semillion originates from Bordeaux, where
it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc to make the dry white wine of the
region.
It is said that Viognier was introduced, along with Syrah, to the Rhone
Valley during the Roman occupation. The white grape variety faced near
extinction just a few decades ago .It was discovered in a small area in
Rhone and some enthusiasts using modern viticulture techniques made
it one of the most popular varieties especially for those who don’t like
the aggressive characters in Sauvignon blanc. Viognier is now planted
in France, Italy, California and Australia and goes well with aromatic or
mildly spiced dishes.
For people wanting to try wine in and around Australia, LateRooms
provide a wide variety of accommodation… In particular some great
Sydney hotels – which can used as a starting point for trips to the Hunter
Valley
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