I absolutely love you're videos, they may have helped me pass the WSET level 3 exam, I thank you for posting such useful information, I really appreciate you're work, time and effort that you put into these videos that definitely helped me and I'm sure many others to be able to learn while we're not technically studying, and the time to still geek out when you're supposed to be chilling out is priceless
Thank you for the kind message and comments, and congratulations on the WSET. I'm honored to have had anything to do with your success. I'm a big believer that the more you know about wine, the better; so, I'm glad my casts seem to be making positive contribution in that direction for others. Cheers!
The Unknown Winecaster Of course, it's can be hard to study and work so much, so you're videos are a great relief to be able to not have to study and still learn, Cheers to you!!!🍷, I'll let you know if I passed or not in 8 week as you know the WSET can take a wile to get the scores to you...
Hi there, I'm writing LVL3 in about 7 days 5hours and counting. I have been harvesting so much from info your videos, I am so grateful. Thank you so much for the work you put in. Asante Sana
You are the teacher anyone would dream of! I've been watching many of your winecasts as I am preparing the WSET Diploma. Thank u for sharing your passion for wine with us. :)
A very informative video on Aussie wines.... Since Australia has always been my fab Oceania, I'd like to hear more about their wines and viticulture. Great voice, clear and concise ❤️👍
Today we start the Australia Lecture and Tasting at the International Culinary Center in NYC. Thanks for the awesome introduction. I did exceptionally well in the France exam thanks to your casts. cheers!
Thanks for the message and kind thoughts. I'm delighted to have played any part in your success, and I hope you find this and future casts equally helpful. Thanks again and cheers!
Great introductory video. Thanks for making it. As an Australian wine drinker I hope you don’t mind me adding some points of clarification: WA, esp Margaret River, is renowned for its Cab Sav and blends, Yarra Valley also produces excellent Cab Sav, and Hunter Valley is well known for its Shiraz. Also, Australians are increasingly drinking more international wine. NZ Sauv Blanc in particular but also wines from other countries, esp the Old World. This in turn is having a beneficial effect on the types of wines being made in Australia. Aus Chard from the cooler wine producing regions is often outstanding, and a world away from the cheap and cheerful over oaked examples made in the 1980s. And increasingly Spanish and Portuguese varietals are being grown in areas where full bodied Shiaraz has traditionally thrived. Exciting times here! Keep up the good work. I am about to embark on WSET level 3, and your videos are great.
Thanks for the insights! I always appreciate an insider's perspective. I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Good luck on the WSET 3, it's a terrific curriculum. Cheers!
Hi, Unknown. I just wanted to point out that one reason why China has overtaken USA and UK as top importer of Aussie wine wares is largely due to the fact that China has reduced the import tariff on Australian goods to Zero (is nearing the end of the process of making that happen, as they have already done for Chile). In so doing, the Aussie wines become relatively cheaper, and thus relatively more attractive than consumers. I live in Shanghai, and can say that Rawson's Retreat, Jacob's Creek, Yellow Tail, and even Hardy's are quite a common sight. Much harder to find USA wines due to the 48% import tariff on them... (plus the U.S. is less likely to export since USA is the destination market for wine, the opposite of the Australian export industry). Thanks for your great and very thoughtful Winecasts. They are great to listen to throughout the day, giving me new tidbits and challenging my to recall lost knowledge. rock on.
Hi and thanks for the great insight. I'm trying to think more intentionally about wine economics as I approach these casts and information like this is really helpful in getting me there. Glad the casts are helpful and thanks for taking the time to watch and to write in. Cheers!
The Unknown Winecaster If you’d like to supercharge your wine economics brain, I highly recommend Tim Hanni, MW’s course The Business of Wine. I took it and it is awesome for understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect each other. It’s presented through the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Online course. Worth it. 👍
Thanks for that suggestion. Tim Hanni is, as we say over here, one smart cookie. I didn't know he had such a course. Sounds like something I should look into. Cheers!
Thank you. Eventually I'll start doing casts on individual regions in Australia. Still not sure of a definite timetable though, but thank you for the nudge. Cheers!
Great post! It is nice that they stick to a set number for labeling purposes. US varies depending on what you are talking about- vineyard designate, varietal designation, county. The laws seem to be never ending.
Thanks for your channel. Your succinct, knowledgeable posts are very well done. I always learn something new. Much appreciated. I wouldn't mind a post on your take on writing (amateur) wine reviews. Guidelines? A possible structure? Take care. Thanks.
Thank you for subscribing and for the compliment. A post on wine reviews (including writing them) is an interesting idea. I've been kicking around how to do one on wine evaluation (another viewer request) and combing that with reviews and review writing might be just the ticket. Keep your eyes peeled! Thanks again and cheers!
@@TheUnknownWinecaster oh that's great news, can't wait to watch! There arent many good quality wine vids on youtube but yours are really informative and well made, cheers 👌🥂
I want to go on a fishing vacation in Australia someday. Hitting up a vineyard on the trip sounds like an awesome idea. I prefer dry red wines like merlot and pinot noire, and very dry rose. One time I tried and Australian "rose" that was cherry-red and beautifully tart and dry. I know this is a tall order but, which vinyard(s) should I visit?
Mate, I’m not sure where you live but you must have missed the intro where the commentator mentioned that Australia is about the size of the USA. To ask what vineyard you should visit during a fishing trip while looking to drink Rose is a very broad question. My suggestion to you is visit the McClaren Vale in South Australia where they are not too far from the ocean. There is great deep sea fishing and great wines there.
Great video. Maybe check Rutherglen as producing big Shiraz. Heathcote is considered warm climate, even though it’s in Victoria, and produces great Shiraz
Absolutely! Some of the best in Australia. It tends to be medium bodied so it doesn’t get the international attention that the bigger South Australian Shiraz gets. Google Tyrrell’s 4 Acres, Old Patch and Johnnno’s Shiraz also Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz also Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea, Rosehill, and OldPaddock.
While I concede my palate is rather crude - my ability to differentiate flavors is very limited - I think I can definitely distinguish between salty and not salty. I’ve tried several Aussie wines, some cheap, some not-so-cheap and reputed to be “good” wines from prestigious wineries; I found all of them noticeably salty. My WSET instructor corrected me, “You mean high minerality.” No. I mean salty. I didn’t even notice at first, until my spouse refused to drink a glass. When I asked, the response was, “It’s salty.” Then I could taste it myself, although that Pinot Noir wasn’t enjoyable regardless. Then I was on a mission to figure it out. I bought a very nice Riesling - salty - how can Riesling be salty? I did find an article, written by an Aussie, talking about how tested wines in Australia actually have higher salt levels. For now, I just avoid Aussie wines, which is too bad. FWIW, I don’t have this ‘saltiness’ taste issue with French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Chilean wines, but I do acknowledge the problem could be me.
00:30 "It makes about as much sense to talk about all Australian wine in a single cast as to talk about all American wine or all French, Italian and Spanish wine" No offense intended to either the American or Aussie wine business, but this is a silly comparison. The wine culture of France, Italy and Spain (especially put together but, I'd argue, even by themselves) is vastly more diverse and complex than either the American or the Australian wine cultures, simply because you get more complexity when you do something for two millennia than when you do it for less than two centuries. The size of the geographical area over which the vineyards are spread out is hardly the defining factor here.
History doesn't make quality wines and if you get rid of junk non vinifera and the overpricing from burgundy,bordeaux and cal which tells you why aussie wines stay in aussie Chile is the sleeping giant who can produce quality
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I absolutely love you're videos, they may have helped me pass the WSET level 3 exam,
I thank you for posting such useful information, I really appreciate you're work, time and effort that you put into these videos that definitely helped me and I'm sure many others to be able to learn while we're not technically studying, and the time to still geek out when you're supposed to be chilling out is priceless
Thank you for the kind message and comments, and congratulations on the WSET. I'm honored to have had anything to do with your success. I'm a big believer that the more you know about wine, the better; so, I'm glad my casts seem to be making positive contribution in that direction for others. Cheers!
The Unknown Winecaster
Of course, it's can be hard to study and work so much, so you're videos are a great relief to be able to not have to study and still learn, Cheers to you!!!🍷, I'll let you know if I passed or not in 8 week as you know the WSET can take a wile to get the scores to you...
Hi there,
I'm writing LVL3 in about 7 days 5hours and counting. I have been harvesting so much from info your videos, I am so grateful.
Thank you so much for the work you put in. Asante Sana
You got the wrong flag. The Australian flag contains the Union Jack, the Southern Cross and the Commonwealth Star
Let us see a more in-depth series on Australia! Please! You're awesome!
With this 10minute cast l feel like I have study the whole Australian wine...thanks again for your time and effort it's really worth it 👌
Thanks! I'm really glad it was helpful to you. Cheers!
You are the teacher anyone would dream of! I've been watching many of your winecasts as I am preparing the WSET Diploma. Thank u for sharing your passion for wine with us. :)
A very informative video on Aussie wines.... Since Australia has always been my fab Oceania, I'd like to hear more about their wines and viticulture. Great voice, clear and concise ❤️👍
Today we start the Australia Lecture and Tasting at the International Culinary Center in NYC. Thanks for the awesome introduction. I did exceptionally well in the France exam thanks to your casts. cheers!
Thanks for the message and kind thoughts. I'm delighted to have played any part in your success, and I hope you find this and future casts equally helpful. Thanks again and cheers!
Great introductory video. Thanks for making it. As an Australian wine drinker I hope you don’t mind me adding some points of clarification: WA, esp Margaret River, is renowned for its Cab Sav and blends, Yarra Valley also produces excellent Cab Sav, and Hunter Valley is well known for its Shiraz. Also, Australians are increasingly drinking more international wine. NZ Sauv Blanc in particular but also wines from other countries, esp the Old World. This in turn is having a beneficial effect on the types of wines being made in Australia. Aus Chard from the cooler wine producing regions is often outstanding, and a world away from the cheap and cheerful over oaked examples made in the 1980s. And increasingly Spanish and Portuguese varietals are being grown in areas where full bodied Shiaraz has traditionally thrived. Exciting times here!
Keep up the good work. I am about to embark on WSET level 3, and your videos are great.
Thanks for the insights! I always appreciate an insider's perspective. I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Good luck on the WSET 3, it's a terrific curriculum. Cheers!
Ben Hall's mention of the Hunter Valley Shiraz implies that he is ignorant of the Barossa and McLaren Vale, else he wouldn't have dared mention it...
Hi, Unknown. I just wanted to point out that one reason why China has overtaken USA and UK as top importer of Aussie wine wares is largely due to the fact that China has reduced the import tariff on Australian goods to Zero (is nearing the end of the process of making that happen, as they have already done for Chile). In so doing, the Aussie wines become relatively cheaper, and thus relatively more attractive than consumers. I live in Shanghai, and can say that Rawson's Retreat, Jacob's Creek, Yellow Tail, and even Hardy's are quite a common sight. Much harder to find USA wines due to the 48% import tariff on them... (plus the U.S. is less likely to export since USA is the destination market for wine, the opposite of the Australian export industry). Thanks for your great and very thoughtful Winecasts. They are great to listen to throughout the day, giving me new tidbits and challenging my to recall lost knowledge. rock on.
Hi and thanks for the great insight. I'm trying to think more intentionally about wine economics as I approach these casts and information like this is really helpful in getting me there. Glad the casts are helpful and thanks for taking the time to watch and to write in. Cheers!
The Unknown Winecaster If you’d like to supercharge your wine economics brain, I highly recommend Tim Hanni, MW’s course The Business of Wine. I took it and it is awesome for understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect each other. It’s presented through the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Online course. Worth it. 👍
Thanks for that suggestion. Tim Hanni is, as we say over here, one smart cookie. I didn't know he had such a course. Sounds like something I should look into. Cheers!
Solid stuff once again! Lot's of Australian bulk goes to Japan aswell. I hope you are having a great summer. Cheers 🍷👍
Your videos are so great. Wishing you’d make more. This series feels unfinished
Amazing wine cast I enjoy it. At lot info in just 10 minutes that why I love this wine-cast keep going my friend you helping at lot of people.
Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to write in. Cheers!
I'm presenting Aussie wines tomorrow but haven't reviewed them in a while. You video reminds me of the basics I need to pass on. Thanks
Thanks for doing this video. If you could, I’d love to see more videos about Australian wines. But this really helped thanks.
Thank you. Eventually I'll start doing casts on individual regions in Australia. Still not sure of a definite timetable though, but thank you for the nudge. Cheers!
Great post! It is nice that they stick to a set number for labeling purposes. US varies depending on what you are talking about- vineyard designate, varietal designation, county. The laws seem to be never ending.
I agree. The Aussie system is definitely more elegant than the U.S. approach -- just remember 85%!
Wow thank you so much ! Amazing video, I love it
Thank you!
Thank you for promoting Australian wines 👍🍷
Thanks for your channel. Your succinct, knowledgeable posts are very well done. I always learn something new. Much appreciated. I wouldn't mind a post on your take on writing (amateur) wine reviews. Guidelines? A possible structure? Take care. Thanks.
Thank you for subscribing and for the compliment. A post on wine reviews (including writing them) is an interesting idea. I've been kicking around how to do one on wine evaluation (another viewer request) and combing that with reviews and review writing might be just the ticket. Keep your eyes peeled! Thanks again and cheers!
Inspired me to study and pass wset level 2 now inspiring me to go further
Great video and info!
Thanks!
Thank you for your great videos. Would you be able to make one on New Zealand wines? Thanks! 🥂
Thank you! I already have one on NZ. Enjoy and cheers!
@@TheUnknownWinecaster oh that's great news, can't wait to watch! There arent many good quality wine vids on youtube but yours are really informative and well made, cheers 👌🥂
This was fantastic!
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers!
Stellar Intro to Australia 🇦🇺
I want to go on a fishing vacation in Australia someday. Hitting up a vineyard on the trip sounds like an awesome idea. I prefer dry red wines like merlot and pinot noire, and very dry rose. One time I tried and Australian "rose" that was cherry-red and beautifully tart and dry. I know this is a tall order but, which vinyard(s) should I visit?
Mate, I’m not sure where you live but you must have missed the intro where the commentator mentioned that Australia is about the size of the USA. To ask what vineyard you should visit during a fishing trip while looking to drink Rose is a very broad question. My suggestion to you is visit the McClaren Vale in South Australia where they are not too far from the ocean. There is great deep sea fishing and great wines there.
Great video. Maybe check Rutherglen as producing big Shiraz. Heathcote is considered warm climate, even though it’s in Victoria, and produces great Shiraz
I think our Wine Equalisation Tax is a big reason for the lack of wine import into Australia.
Its Shiraz also grown in Hunter Valley?
Absolutely! Some of the best in Australia. It tends to be medium bodied so it doesn’t get the international attention that the bigger South Australian Shiraz gets. Google Tyrrell’s 4 Acres, Old Patch and Johnnno’s Shiraz also Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz also Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea, Rosehill, and OldPaddock.
Welcome Back!
Thanks! Just so you know, your 19 Crimes series was one of my inspirations for getting off my duff and finally doing an Australia cast. Cheers!
The Unknown Winecaster Thanks. The wonderful world of wine.
While I concede my palate is rather crude - my ability to differentiate flavors is very limited - I think I can definitely distinguish between salty and not salty. I’ve tried several Aussie wines, some cheap, some not-so-cheap and reputed to be “good” wines from prestigious wineries; I found all of them noticeably salty. My WSET instructor corrected me, “You mean high minerality.” No. I mean salty. I didn’t even notice at first, until my spouse refused to drink a glass. When I asked, the response was, “It’s salty.” Then I could taste it myself, although that Pinot Noir wasn’t enjoyable regardless. Then I was on a mission to figure it out. I bought a very nice Riesling - salty - how can Riesling be salty? I did find an article, written by an Aussie, talking about how tested wines in Australia actually have higher salt levels. For now, I just avoid Aussie wines, which is too bad.
FWIW, I don’t have this ‘saltiness’ taste issue with French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Chilean wines, but I do acknowledge the problem could be me.
Any subtitles?
Just added captions for this video and for my first one (EU Wine Classification). Will try to add more soon.
Thanks a lot!
Aah, the Durif Shiraz ...
00:30 "It makes about as much sense to talk about all Australian wine in a single cast as to talk about all American wine or all French, Italian and Spanish wine"
No offense intended to either the American or Aussie wine business, but this is a silly comparison. The wine culture of France, Italy and Spain (especially put together but, I'd argue, even by themselves) is vastly more diverse and complex than either the American or the Australian wine cultures, simply because you get more complexity when you do something for two millennia than when you do it for less than two centuries. The size of the geographical area over which the vineyards are spread out is hardly the defining factor here.
History doesn't make quality wines and if you get rid of junk non vinifera and the overpricing from burgundy,bordeaux and cal which tells you why aussie wines stay in aussie Chile is the sleeping giant who can produce quality
the union jack flag?? reallY? hmmm americans lol