This month at Glengarry we shine the spotlight on Australian wine. If you are reading this and thinking big, ripe, juicy wines, think again.
This month we lift the lid on a raft of new styles and producers that are making Australian wine so exciting.
There was most certainly a time when big, ripe, and juicy wines were right on trend, particularly compared to the restraint from our friends in Europe. Rolling forward and, although there is always a place for the big styles, the market for them is fickler and, for many producers, not profitable. Sadly, this has led to the demise of many big names in the Australian wine scene.
The new refreshed look we are starting to see from Australia is one where the wines have more restraint, show much clearer regional identity, and champion the unique and diverse regions of Australia. This change is throughout the industry, with many large well-established producers right at the front. De Bortoli in Yarra and Yalumba in Barossa spring to mind – the innovation and change in both family owned companies is quite remarkable and something to be admired.
A 'Wine Intelligence' report shares with us that younger Australian wine drinkers are driving a lot of the change, as these new styles are being welcomed with open arms. Chardonnay is not as popular with more aromatic styles preferred, such as Pinot Grigio, Fiano, and Moscato. And on the red front, it’s the likes of Tempranillo and Zinfandel that are favoured.
So this month, why not come in and give a new Australian wine a go? We are super proud of the collection we’ve put together – the wines are so delicious.
We’ll be opening a good number at Victoria Park for a Saturday walk-around tasting. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in winter; book online and come and join us. All stores will also have wines open for tasting during the month; you’ll find those details on our tasting page.
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Published 6 August 2021