Australia

There can be no generalisations for a country that spans 3 time zones – everything about Australia is big: the vision, the scale of production and the personalities. Australia’s reputation established itself with ‘big’ heady Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnays: rich and easily accessible. These wines became instant classics, still adored today. As the next generation of winemakers established themselves, a gentle revolution has been driving forward styles, varieties and regions to choose from, refining quality and making the choice even bigger than ever before. However, climate change is having a big impact here: bushfires, drought and soaring temperatures are becoming commonplace, but if any country can battle these challenges and emerge bigger and stronger, it’s going to be Australia.