Australia

Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia is home to several notable wine regions, including Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, and Margaret River. The Barossa Valley is one of the most famous wine regions in Australia, known for its bold, full-bodied Shiraz  wines. The region's Mediterranean climate and ancient soils produce grapes with intense flavours and aromas, resulting in wines that are rich, complex, and age-worthy.

 Another region of note is the Hunter Valley, located just two hours north of Sydney, it is Australia's oldest wine region, dating back to the 1820s. The region is famous for its Semillon wines but also great Chardonnays and Shiraz.

Margaret River, located on the west coast of Australia, is a relatively new wine region but has quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the best Cabernets in the world. The region's cool climate and well-draining soils produce grapes with great acidity and tannins, resulting in wines that are elegant, complex, and age-worthy. Some may argue they rival the finest wines of California and Bordeaux.