Wine Geeks: Know Oz?
Oz - Australian vernacular for "Australia" - is a big wine producer with a wide range of wines. Wine Australia's "Regional Heroes" tour of Canada this past winter was part of an effort to make consumers more aware of the regional characteristics of Australian wines.
Although mostly a hot climate country, there are areas of Australia that manage to turn out cooler climate wines. And of course as the industry matures, certain regions like Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Margaret River are developing signature styles.
So you think you know what an Aussie from a particular region should taste like? Take the Regional Heroes Challenge from Wine Australian - it's fun and educational.
