Australian wines... have you tried one?

[DownUnder LLG]

Just curious if any of you guys or gals have had the opportunity to try any wines from Australia and if so what did you think? How did they compare with wines from your country?
Hey maybe I can start a whole new trade!

[D. Generate]

I don't drink too much wine, I'm more of a beer kinda guy. But there's one that I really like that I think is from Australia: Rosemount Shiraz. I know it was mentioned in another thread here. That is a very tasty wine, to my admittedly unsophisticated palate, it is one of the few that I will actively seek out.

[partagaspete]

Try a Shiraz...fantastic! fruity not too dry or sweet with a nice mild spicy finish that lingers nicely on the palate...Oh my gawd I sound like a wine snob. I am not a wine snob I just enjoy some occasionally

T

[DownUnder LLG]

Originally Posted by D. Generate

I don't drink too much wine, I'm more of a beer kinda guy. But there's one that I really like that I think is from Australia: Rosemount Shiraz. I know it was mentioned in another thread here. That is a very tasty wine, to my admittedly unsophisticated palate, it is one of the few that I will actively seek out.

Yep that is an Aussie wine, South Australian to be exact. Made up of grapes from the McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek so I believe. Good choice

[icehog3]

My wife and I both enjoy the Yellow Tail Shiraz....very nice....

[DownUnder LLG]

Originally Posted by icehog3

My wife and I both enjoy the Yellow Tail Shiraz....very nice....

Had'nt heard of that one, just looked it up.
Apparently the Yellow Tail Shiraz is currently ranked as the No.1 selling 750ml red wine in the USA! According to the website

[KingMeatyHand]

My favorite Australian wine, by far is the McLaren Vale Kangarilla Road Shiraz. It's nicely priced (under $20) but tastes much, much better than it's price would suggest.

I think Aussie wines are great on the cheap side. Yellow Tail, Kelly's Revenge and Little Penguin are heads above the other grocery store type competition.

[Navydoc]

I currently have about 13 cases of shiraz.....Integrity, Shirvington, bunch of Noon, Greenock Creek, Mitolo, Kay brothers, Torbreck, d'Arenburg - Dead Arm, Two Hands, etc etc. These wines are incredible values compared to the wines out of California. Plus they are much more approachable on release yet age for decades. I guess that means I like Aussie wines...oh, and don't forget the wines by Chambers....too many, not enough time.

[pinoyman]

Originally Posted by D. Generate

I don't drink too much wine, I'm more of a beer kinda guy. But there's one that I really like that I think is from Australia: Rosemount Shiraz. I know it was mentioned in another thread here. That is a very tasty wine, to my admittedly unsophisticated palate, it is one of the few that I will actively seek out.

Now you're talking Amigo! Rosemount Shiraz Mmmmm! I can drink that every night man.


Salud!

[pinokio]

Originally Posted by Navydoc

I currently have about 13 cases of shiraz.....Integrity, Shirvington, bunch of Noon, Greenock Creek, Mitolo, Kay brothers, Torbreck, d'Arenburg - Dead Arm, Two Hands, etc etc. These wines are incredible values compared to the wines out of California. Plus they are much more approachable on release yet age for decades. I guess that means I like Aussie wines...oh, and don't forget the wines by Chambers....too many, not enough time.

I was wondering where you were Doc, speaking about shiraz and all...

Regards
Paulo

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by KingMeatyHand

I think Aussie wines are great on the cheap side. Yellow Tail, Kelly's Revenge and Little Penguin are heads above the other grocery store type competition.

I agree. I think if you compare wines under $12, an average Aussie wine is better than an avarage domestic. In my opinion. Same goes for European wines.

When I visit England, you can go to the grocery store and get excellent wines for much less than what they would cost here. I wonder what accounts for this?

[partagaspete]

I get one By McWilliams very good. Cost here at the class six is about eight bucks. If you find it try it I would say it probably goes for more than that where you are at...but worth it.

T

[Jeff]

Is that Jacob's Creek decent?

[rumballs]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Is that Jacob's Creek decent?

yes. last time i had some, it was not as good as it was five years ago, but still pretty good.

[DownUnder LLG]

Originally Posted by mmblz

yes. last time i had some, it was not as good as it was five years ago, but still pretty good.

Funny how wine is a bit like cigars, I think there has been a but of a glut of Australian wine, demand shot sky high around the world so production went up, and we all know what happens when that happens. Hence some wines are probably not as good as they were 5 - 6 years ago. But if you get one, like any cigar, tuck it away for a short period