Australien Bordeaux-blandning

Australian Bordeaux blends are known for powerful flavor profiles with intense structure, deep tannins and ripe berry flavors. All Bordeaux style blends, including those from Australia are suitable for aging and most will benefit from some time decanting to allow them to “open up”. The flavor profile of Australian Bordeaux blends is largely up to the discretion of the winemaker. As in Bordeaux, wines based more heavily on Cabernet Sauvignon will typically be more structured, while wines based on Merlot are a bit more fruit-forward and approachable. Typically, wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon tend to be both better regarded and more expensive than their Merlot based counter-parts, although that is a rather subjective generalization that is changing. Like most Australian wines, these offer great bang for the buck. The best Bordeaux blends tend to come from cooler climate regions such as Coonawarra and Margaret River, but they can also be found in Yarra Valley, South Australia, McLaren Vale, and Orange. As with other Bordeaux blends, these full-bodied wines are best paired with red meat and hearty fare that can stand up to their strong tannins and full body.