21STCV - Terra Australis
21st Century Vino
CONVERSATION [FORUM]
Session 1- Terra Australis
MODERATOR: Max Allen
PANELLISTS: Phil Reedman MW, Andreas Clark (Wine Australia), Sue Bell (Bellwether), Brendan Carter (Unico Zelo)
What exactly is ‘Australian’ wine? Are we really defined by Shiraz and Chardonnay? What does the rest of the world REALLY think and what image do Aussie producers want to project? Redefining Australian wine; not focusing on traditional vs alternative varieties. A discussion about regionality and terroir – why variety and site matching is paramount and how diversification of plantings have opened up many superior options for getting this right. Therefore getting closer to making truly ‘Australian’ wines.