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Australia’s best known grape is Syrah, called Shiraz. Also produced in large quantities are Cabernet Sauvignons and Pinot Noir and a wealth of Chardonnays. GSM is a name commonly used in Australia for a red wine consisting of a blend of Grenache, Shiraz , and Mourvèdre.The largest volume of wine is produced from grapes grown in the warm climate Murray-Darling Basin zones of Lower Murray, North Western Victoria and Big Rivers. In general, the higher-value premium wines are made from smaller and cooler-climate regions. |