History of Australian Wine

History of Australian Wine
Australia is currently one of the foremost wine making nations, with a
quality reputation throughout the world, but this has not always been the
case. Australia has had a series of peaks and troughs in both production
and quality over its history but it is currently experiencing a period of
sustained growth and reputation that started in the early 1980's and
continues today. Australia currently holds 4-5% of the worlds wine market
and this is rising steadily.
The origins of wine making began back in 1788 when vine cuttings where
brought to shore by Captain Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove. These initial
vines proved unsuccessful but success stories where not far around the
corner when the settlers ventured further a field and found good quality
soil that combined with the strong sun and favorable overall climate led to
the beginnings of the Australian wine industry in land around Parramatta and
close to the current Hunter Valley region near Cessnock.
The major growth in the Australian wine industry began with the
introduction of European immigrants from Germany and Switzerland, bringing
with them the knowledge and experience needed to start cultivating the
excellent growing conditions, particularly in the cooler southern regions of
the country, specifically regions such as the Barossa in South Australia.
By the turn of the 19th century there were vineyards many of today's major
viticulture areas.
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