Modern Aussie wines with Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

For many years, it's been difficult to get great quality Australian wines in the US. But a husband and wife sommelier duo is working to change this! Legend Imports is an amazing brand focused on Aussie wines and Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross are working to share some of the top Aussie finds around the world. They also wrote a new book for wine enthusiasts of all levels to learn about this amazing region and the wines you need to be familiar with from Australia. Grab your favorite glass of Aussie Shiraz and press play now to learn more from Jane and Jonathan!

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Today's Guests:

Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

Social: @auswinelegends

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[gariochsionnach]

Australian Wines: Henschke, Penfolds Grange, Yalumba, Wynns, Mollydooker, d'Arenberg, St Hugo, Vasse Filius ... Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noirs ... Torbeck, Tarrell ...

[benhall]

Great interview. And great book. I have a copy. Terrific to see a focus on the diversity of Aussie wine.

[swjmbj]

I'm going to buy Jane and Jonathan's book. Hope our local Australian prices don't rise due to exports.

Check out this list of wineries and wine varieties produced.

Sam Miranda Arneis
Michelini Vermentino
Piano Piano Pinot Grigio
Francesco Prosecco
Pizzini Verduzzo
Dal Zotto Garganega (soava)
Trimboli Trebbiano
De Bortoli Fiano
Polotini Grecanica

Looks like Italy? No, it's the Victorian Alpine Valleys settled by Italian immigrants from the 1920's onward. Then there is Rutherglen world famous for its fortified wines and Durif, on the palate blueberries, blackberries, dark chocolate, plums, black pepper, espresso, menthol, mocha and black tea that will cellar for decades. Warrabilla Reserve Parola Durif is one of my favourites. Beechworth produces world class chardonnay.

Anyone with an interest in wine, visiting Australia, could easily spend a week or two doing cellar door tastings at these three regions in North East Victoria All are within 60 min of Albury Wodonga. Nearly all are small family owned wineries. I'm so fortunate to live in this region.

Interesting fact. The world's oldest wine producing Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache and Cab Sav vines are in the Barossa. Eden Valley has some of oldest Reisling vines still producing wine. Most were planted in the 1830's. No phylloxera in South Australia.