Discover the Rich History of Australian Wine 🍇

🍷 Dive into the fascinating history of Australian wine, from its early pioneers to the world-renowned wineries of today. This video is perfect for wine enthusiasts and students alike, offering insights aligned with key wine qualifications. Especially WSET Level 4 Diploma🌏
In this introductory video, I explore:
The origins of Australian viticulture dating back to 1788.
Key figures like Governor Arthur Phillip and James Busby.
Historic wineries such as Penfolds, Yalumba, and Seppeltsfield.
The evolution of Australian wine from fortified to premium table wines.
The impact of European settlers and the development of wine regions.
Join the journey to uncover the exceptional wines and rich heritage of Australia.
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As a gardener and start up grape grower, I find it very interesting to hear about the pitfalls of winegrowers. I bought three uprooted mature Mourvedre vines from Southern Europe. It seems that Mourvedre already existed 500 BC in Lebanon and the Phoenicians brought it to Southern Spain where it was cultivated by monks. Israel still has many wild grapevarieties, that survived the Arabic conquest. I have made amazing wines from those wild vines. I also made wine from abandoned vineyards close to Ramat Motza in the Judean hills, probably Sauvignon Blanc white grapes. I now live close to the German border in Salland. I hope to make wine again, having learned lots of reasons why winegrowers failed to innovate vinegrowing. Australia reinvented its wine industry and makes premium vines. Northern Europe chooses non traditional grape varietals and succeeds in capturing a niche market. Buying a Dutch wine is still very special. Small is beautiful. Perhaps the biggest issue with the wine industry is thinking that more is better. I tasted too many low quality wines, heard too many stories about wine maffia in Southern Europe and know how Europe keeps financing the European wine industry. Climate change is here to stay. Western Europe and Northern Europe will get the climate of Southern Europe of last century. Jimmy, you focus too much on the big and the famous. In twenty years from now, I expect the wine industry to be totally changed. You are in England. Focus more on Northern and Western Europe, not on countries that are too hot for grapes to grow.

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Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences. It's always fascinating to hear from fellow enthusiasts and growers.
Regarding the focus of my videos (this one included), they follow the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses, which is why we often concentrate on certain countries and regions.
About Mourvèdre, while grape cultivation in Lebanon dates back to ancient times, the specific link to Mourvèdre around 500 BC isn't well-documented. But as you say the Phoenicians did spread viticulture throughout the Mediterranean, which likely brought Mourvèdre (known as Monastrell) to Southern Spain.
Also, I’ve covered various regions in my videos, including places like Georgia which has a rich wine heritage and unique traditions, and the cooler states of North America and here in the UK . These videos aim to show the diversity within the wine world.
Your points on wild grape varieties in Israel and climate change are really interesting. It's exciting to see how regions like Northern Europe are adapting with non-traditional grape varieties and finding success.
Thanks again for your comment! I hope you continue to enjoy and find value in the videos.