Australia has been getting an awful lot of press as Shiraz becomes more popular. Although they offer dozens of overly plummy $10 bottles of Shiraz, Australia also makes some blockbuster wines which are perfect for the cellar. 2001 & 2002 being excellent years, the timing is perfect to look at Australia.
Penfolds’ Grange has been the “superstar” of Australia for many years, and continues to rival the world’s best. Near perfection comes at a price, expect to pay in the $200 range. But there are some magnificent wines for less than half the price that I would add to my cellar. D’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz and Yarra Yering Shiraz are two of my favorites. Vasse Felix is another winery that I would recommend which makes some killer reds. Australia also has some excellent producers of whites, typically Chardonnay. Two of the best are Leeuwin Estates and Cullen.
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