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Australia's Red Wines Blaze Ahead
Big Shirazes and Cabernets dominate a surge in quality, led by wines from the 2004 vintage
Australian red wines are coming off a stunning showing in recent tastings. Powered by the 2004 vintage, the reds of Down Under are reaching new heights of quality. And established producers aren't the only ones making outstanding wines—a spate of new challengers to the country's iconic labels are also making wines worth seeking out.
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