Why? The development of BBQ as an outdoor eating method long preceded the recent exposure of wine to the broader US palate. Traditional American tastes tend toward lager beers, iced tea, sodas (what Brits refer to as 'fizzy drinks') and water. Pairing wines with various styles of American barbeque is a chancey proposition.

Particularly chardonnay, albeit lower yields than last year,” she said.US-based wine writer and educator David Furer reports on an epic tasting in the homeland of American barbeque, Austin, Texas pairing a selection of international and home-grown reds with different meats. “Many wineries are reporting high-quality fruit, Was more like 15-20% down across the board. Whiteland was more positive, insisting the 70% figure was not widespread and Margaret River Wine Association chief executive Amanda

In the Margaret River, recent humidity and rainfall have led to increased mould, coupled with issues involving birds and bees invading vineyards, increasing the risk of wine shortages.Īccording to News Corp, vineyard workers and some vintners say several of the region’s wineries have lost as much as 70% of their harvest, with white grapes worst affected. Winemaker Peter Gago told the Australian Financial Review he’s managed to secure enough premium fruit to spare any rationing. Penfold’s Grange fans, however, can relax. “The lower yields are resulting in Barossa shiraz and cabernet sauvignon with great colour, intense flavours and firm tannin structure, while grenache and mataro have been described as exceptional, and are shaping up to be 2019 vintage standouts,” she said. She told Adelaide Now that yields were down at least 40% this year - the lowest-yielding Barossa vintage of the past decade. “That’s just the nature of the beast, that’s wineīarossa Grape & Wine Association viticultural development officer Nicki Robins has also urged buyers to get in quickly on 2019 releases to avoid potential wine shortages. Shiraz and cabernet were between 30 and 40% down. Jim Barry Wines winemaker Tom Barry noted: “Riesling is really sturdy, that might only be 20% down. “We’re estimating yields to be down 30–40% on some

If you’re a fan of Margaret River, Clare Valley or Barossa tipples, brace yourself for wine shortages – the 2019 vintage has been one of the most challenging on record.Ĭlare Valley Wine and Grape Association executive officer Tania Matz told ABC News that fans of Clare Valley wines should put in orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out, because there would not be much around.

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