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The Wines of Australia
by Mark Davidson
Australia does not have unique or indigenous grape varieties and while grape growing practices and wine making techniques are fluid and innovative, they are inextricably tied to traditions that originated elsewhere. But the Australian wine industry is big. In 2017 Australia was the world’s fourth largest exporter of wine, with sales of approximately $2.1 billion. Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated wine regions totalling approximately 160,000 hectares (although Australia’s most celebrated wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler parts of the country). With such a variety to choose from how does the wine professional or serious consumer go about selecting the most delectable and interesting Australian wine? The way that Australia was settled and subsequently populated has informed the national character – a healthy respect for tradition combined with a `have a go’ mentality. This Australian attitude in combination with the uniqueness of the ancient geology, complex soils, quality of light and flora and fauna has had a dramatic influence on how the very best wines of Australia taste and feel. The primary goal of Mark Davidson’s book is to capture the essence of Australian wine today, the factors that have shaped and continue to evolve the character and quality of the wines. He begins with an overview, including the history of the vine in Australia, its geology, topography, soils and climate, the major (and emerging) grape varieties, the history and evolution of viticulture and winemaking in Australia and labelling laws, before covering the wine regions by state. Each section contains an overview of the wine zones in each state followed by a detailed look at the major regions, including the people who are shaping the future of Australian wine.
How to Drink Australian
by Jane Lopes , Jonathan Ross
The landscape of Australian wine is cracking with new energy and historic traditions that make it one of the most exciting wine-producing countries in the world right now. But the scholarship on Australian wine hasn’t always matched the output.
How to Drink Australian corrects that. It takes readers on a journey around the country, state by state, region by region. Each state has an introduction. And the most significant regions have their own separate chapters within each state.
And within that the authors consider:
- The evolution of wine in that region
- The lay of the land
- Wine styles
- The inside scoop, pressing concerns and current events in the region
- Key producer profiles – both up and comers and industry stalwarts.
Each regional chapter is accompanied by its own detailed map created by renowned cartographer Martin von Wyss. The maps locate important vineyards and producers as well as showcasing what makes the region tick.
A glossary and directory of the most important producers, including icons that further explain their significance to their region, is also included.
Articles

The Ultimate Guide to Australian Wines

Guide to Australian Wines

A Beginners Guide to Australian White Wine Varietals

Australia Wine Regions Map