Shiraz is still king – it absolutely dominates the Aussie red category, as you'll discover in the list of winners below – but there's a growing appreciation for Mediterranean varieties, such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Barbera and Grenache.
SHIRAZ. Bright, bold and full of personality, 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 our most exported wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon is most likely the most popular wine. Even though it is being produced in different regions all over the world, it originated from the famous Bordeaux region.
Cabernet Sauvignon The most planted and popular red wine grape in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon is responsible (on its own or in blends) for some of our most prestigious wines.
Among the world's red wines, there's one that has gained the nickname of “King of Wines”, do you know which one is it? Easy, it's Barolo! Piemonte's signature wine is both the king of wines and the wine of kings.
Pinot Noir is the ultimate crowd-pleaser at dinner parties. Its light body and fruit-forward flavors make it a perfect pairing partner with many different dishes. Pinot Noir is also a wine style that will appeal to the palates of both entry-level dinner guests and wine enthusiasts.
Famous for: bold red wines and a rich winemaking heritage. If you know about Australian wine, chances are you know about the Barossa Valley. Less than an hour's drive from Adelaide in South Australia, it's one of the world's great wine regions, famous for its full-flavoured Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is Australia's most popular wine? Shiraz is the most widely cultivated and most popular grape variety in Australia wine country. Besides from Shiraz some popular red wines are made off Cabernet Sauvignon grapes or the cool-climate loving Pinot Noir cultivated mostly in Victoria.
Which type of red wine is the smoothest? Varieties such as Merlot, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Grenache are typically low in tannin, and as such, are regarded as smooth.
Indeed, one of the most popular red wines at the finest restaurants is Cabernet Sauvignon. It is full-bodied and dry with medium acidity and high levels of tannins. It is rich with a mix of black currant, black cherry, tobacco, and vanilla.
1 – Yarra Valley, VIC. Anointing just one Wine of the Year from the 9129 wines tasted for this edition was no trivial task. This year, the complexity of the challenge was compounded to an all new level by bringing the full tasting panel in on the final decision.
' Shiraz is still king – it absolutely dominates the Aussie red category, as you'll discover in the list of winners below – but there's a growing appreciation for Mediterranean varieties, such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Barbera and Grenache.
A South Australian cabernet sauvignon that sells for $40 (£21) has been named the best in the world at the International Wine Challenge. The 2021 Riddoch Pastoralist beat wines from more than 20 other countries to win the International Cabernet Sauvignon trophy.
Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc are the most frequently consumed wines in Australia. Organic wine and vegan wine is seeing strong growth. Australian people are increasingly health conscious and younger Australians are drinking less.
Australian red wine is incredibly popular amongst wine aficionados for their depth and character. While the country is world-renowned for its refined Shiraz, it also produces other great reds like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache, and some exquisite blends.
Western Australia is known for producing some of the most elegant wines in the country, and Margaret River is the state's most famous wine region.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular red wine grape in the world.
New research shows resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and berries, could protect against depression and fight stress.
Cabernet sauvignon is one of the most popular types of red wine in the United States and would be the perfect addition to any dinner party. It has a hearty flavor that guests may find too drying to drink on its own.