Plentiful Fruit

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for the Nov. 30, 2008 issue

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Racy Reds Rich Whites
Rhône Alphabetical Listing
Australian Whites Alphabetical Listing
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Showing restrained oak and fresh flavors, Australia's white wines are perfect for the table

Harvey Steiman
Issue: November 30, 2008

The white wines of Australia offer abundant fruit and enough mouthwatering acidity to keep things in balance. That gives the Chardonnays a distinctive lift and plays to the strengths of fruit-centered grapes such as Riesling, which the Aussies make in a dry, steely style, and Viognier, which can be as fragrant as a peach orchard.