Australia is an enormous country but it's area under vine is relatively small when compared to European countries. There were no native grapes until the British settlers arrived, and conditions for survival for any living thing can be challenging to say the least. Virtually all the vineyards are in the cooler South, although Tasmania is probably just too cold to produce any great wines. The Australian wine industry is now booming, thanks to it's abundance of sunshine being tempered by advanced irrigation systems, and the recognition of the need for cooler vineyard sites at altitude to prevent over ripening. Australia seems to produce better wines every year and, if you steer clear of the mass produced factory brands, you will find a variety of styles to suit every taste.
| Maxwell's is a small family run operation of 40 acres in Mclaren Vale. Their particular vineyard site is widely regarded one of the best areas for producing top quality Shiraz. The business is run by Mark Maxwell who continues the family tradition of making outstanding hand crafted wines with no compromise. Their wines are very highly regarded by James Halliday - and by me too, as it happens! Maxwell Website |
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| This is a boutique winery formed in 1995 when friends Norm Doole and Drew Dowie, tired of watching their precious grapes go to make other peoples wines, decided to create their own wine with total control over the entire process from vineyard to the glass. Production is on a small scale and their excellent wines are quickly gaining recognition and winning numerous awards as they're exported in small quantities all over the world. I suggest you try them now before demand outstrips supply. Dowie Doole Website |
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| Hugh is the fifth generation of his family to operate their vineyard which was established way back in 1837 at the very beginning of the Australian wine industry. It's a family run business with his wife Pam and daughter Mary. Their wines are exceptional, made with pride and passion. Hugh sees himself as something of a 'black sheep' hence the theme for his winery. They're very highly regarded with James Halliday awarding them a five star rating meaning 'An outstanding winery capable of producing wines of the highest calibre'. Hugh Hamilton Website |
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