Australia is internationally recognized for its wine production and ranks as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. With over 200 years of viticulture and winemaking, Australia's wine industry is a story of tradition, innovation and excellence contributing significantly to the global wine scene. 

In Australia, the best wine producing regions are located on the southern side of the country with more than 150 000 hectares. In total, five regions contribute significantly to the country's wine production: Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South of Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The state of South Australia produces more than half of the country’s wine. 

Australian wine has its origins in 1788 when Arthur Philip, Governor of the New South Wales Colony brought the first cut vines from France and South Africa to Sydney. In the mid-1800s, French immigrants arrived in Australia bringing with them their own cutting, knowledge, traditions and winemaking techniques. In 1822, the first bottle of Australian wine was exported. They established some of Australia’s iconic wine regions such as Barossa Valley in the south of the country or Victoria. During the 20th century the wine industry exploded in production and the Australian wine gained notoriety in the world.   

Australia has a diverse geography and each region offers unique conditions that contribute to the country’s diverse and dynamic wine industry. These regions encompass ultra-cool to moderate-cold regions, high elevations, warm climate sub-tropical regions and both coastal and inland wine-growing areas. Australia boasts some of the oldest and most diverse soils profiles on Earth, ranging from rich and fertile through to rugged and desert-like, with high mineral content and arid areas enabling Australia to produce over 100 grape varieties. Australia produces a wide range of wines, red wines from Shiraz, Aussiefied Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir to refined white wines with Chardonnay, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling but also sparkling wine with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. 

Australian wines are often characterized by their unique styles and for their floral characters that give an intense fruit flavor and purity of aroma. Among the most renowned wineries are Penfolds famous for its Grange, an iconic wine that helped place Australia on the world wine but also Jim Barry The Armagh, Margan Fordwich Hill Shiraz, Jim Brand, Glaetzer Amon-Ra and Henschke.