Australia

Today, Australia is famous for its fresh, fruity red and white wines that are extremely consistent in quality. Australia now ranks sixth in the world in wine production — making slightly more than half as much wine as the United States. Australia has about 2,000 wineries.

Shiraz is Australia's most popular variety. It grows in almost every wine region of Australia, accounts for one-quarter of total wine production and is their most exported wine

Australia's history of wine manufacture traces back to its settlement in 1788. Governor Arthur Phillip brought vines with him on the First Fleet, and numerous vineyards were established in the area that is now Sydney. By the 1890s, the popular Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, and Yarra Valley had begun to produce wine.

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Churchview St Johns Limited Release - Shiraz

This Churchview, St Johns Limited Release wine is made from hand picked Viognier and “Old block” Shiraz grapes. The brilliant Ruby Red coloured wine is matured in French oak barrigues and hogs heads for 16 months. The Intense aromas of red fruits, cherries, cranberries, with a liquorice coated raspberry confectionary sweetness. Layers of spice, cashew nuts and tobacco dance together with the subtle apricot lift. On the palate this is a lovely soft and round wine. A generous mid pallet of the red fruits and spice dominate the mouthfeel. The fine tannins create a length of succulence and balance.

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