Australia has come a long way since the first fruit-driven wines arrived here in bulk in 1985, and now a new breed of winemaker has begun to produce toned-down and subtle styles of wine that are more complex in style, while still retaining that trademark Aussie fruit.
No wonder Australia remains so popular with the wine-buying public.
The New Wave Australian mixed case costs £68 and includes three bottles each of the following four wines.
Solora Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2006: Made by top winemaker Sis Siddons from cool-climate west Australian fruit, this zingy and super fresh wine has vibrant green and grassy fruit. A delight on its own or with fish.
Cranswick Lakefield Colombard/Chardonnay 2007: The Lakefield Nature Reserve on the Cape York Peninsula is one of Australia's largest nature reserves and is home to a wide variety of species, including the Sarus Crane, which is featured on the wine's label. The fresh citrus flavours of the colombard combine with tropical flavours from the chardonnay to produce a wine which is perfect for chicken, pasta or Asian cuisine.
Brown Brothers Tarrango 2006: Tarrango is a grape variety that is unique to Australia and has delicious flavours of ripe cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and a hint of spice. Very popular and ideal with light meats or smoked fish.
Cranswick Lakefield Shiraz/Cabernet 2007: The Cranswick Shiraz/Cabernet once again shows what this great winery can produce. This is lovely wine with flavours of mulberry fruit and dark chocolate with delicious hints of spice. Perfect with grilled red meats or rich pasta dishes.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
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