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Australian wine

1. Australia wine of the month

2. Wines of Australia Australia has been incredibly successful at taking international grape varieties and crafting them into unique and new styles Australia's main wine growing regions have warm or hot climates Vineyards are cooled by Southern or Indian Ocean, or altitude (Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley)

3. Pertaringa Pertaringa is a family-owned wine brand based in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Part of Bec Hardy Wines Bec’s family has been tending vineyards in McLaren Vale since the early 1850s when Thomas Hardy, arrived from the UK Thomas Hardy was one of the region’s first settlers and is widely regarded as the father of the South Australian wine industry.

4. Pertaringa Scarecrow Producer: Bec’s Hardy Region: Adelaide Hills: elevation: 400 m, moderate climate Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc Fermentation and aging 100% stainless steel NOSE: The nose offers elegant aromas of passionfruit, lime and a hint of freshly cut grass. PALATE: The palate is youthful and lively with tropical fruits, citrus and gooseberries, complemented by a crisp and refreshing finish. Light body

5. Pertaringa Undercover Producer: Bec’s Hardy Region : McLaren Vale: Warm climate, cooled by ocean winds, lower elevation and warmer than Adelaide Hills Grape variety: Shiraz Maturation in new and seasoned French oak for 15 months . Nose:   The nose offers complex aromas of plums, dark fruits, dried herbs, and hints of mint. Palate:  The palate is bright and textural with dark berries, plums and subtle spices, complemented by an elegant and lengthy finish, high tannin, full body wine

6. Penfolds Penfolds   is Australia's most famous wine producer Penfolds has a long-standing reputation for consistent high quality portfolio Max Schubert was delegated as chief winemaker in 1948 who would eventually propel the company onto the global stage with the begining of Grange in the 1950s The 1955 Grange was named one of the top 12 wines of the 20th Century by  Wine Spectator Magazine

7. Penfolds Max's Producer: Penfolds Region : Adelaide Hills, elevation: 400 m, moderate climate Grape variety: Chardonnay M aturation : French Oak Barriques , lees/ battonage influence Nose: white peach, finger lime and lemon sorbet Palate: sweet cream, biscuit, baked cheesecake, refreshing acidity, full body

8. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Producer: Penfolds Region : South Australia Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Maturation : French and American oak Nose: blackberries, plum, chocolate, mint, liquorice . Palate: firm, structured and very generous, tannins are silky, medium (+) body

9. Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant is one of the biggest award-winners in the history of Australian wine Founder and legendary winemaker Maurice O'Shea who is regarded as having produced some of the greatest wines ever made in Australia . Chef wine maker Phil Ryan was appointed a Living Legend of the Hunter Valley in 2009

10. Mount Pleasant Vineyard Old Paddock & Old Hill Producer: Mount Pleasant Region : Hunter Valley: Hot and humid climate Grape variety: Shiraz Maturation : aging 12 months in French oak barrel with 25% new oak being used Nose: Blackberry , plum, earthy, pepper, liquorice . Palate: structural and rich, high tannin, medium+ body

11. Penley Estate  Penley Estate  is a prominent wine producer of the Coonawarra  wine region in South Australia established in 1988 Today Penley Estate specializes in producing terroir-driven Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon based wines Penley Estate was founded by the Tolley   family and now run by Bec and Ang Tolley .

12. Penley Estate 'Chertsey' Producer: Penley Estate Region : Coonawarra : moderate climate, terra rossa (limestone) soils Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot- Cabernet Franc Maturation : aging 18 months in French oak barrel with 30% new oak being used Nose: Wild berries, raspberry, violets, tobacco, menthol Palate: vibrancy and balance, with silky tannin, lively, Ful l body

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