Welcome to Wine Australia in Canada Whether you’re visiting the website to learn more about wine or you want to know about the latest wine tastings and events taking place in Canada, this site is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about Australian wine. Australia's first vineyards were planted in 1788 in a small area near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Today you will find vineyards throughout all 63 designated wine regions totalling 170,000 hectares. Current export figures place Australia as the fourth largest exporter of wine, selling to more than 100 countries around the world and contributing $5.5 billion to the nation's economy. Play our online wine challenge!  (Click here to take the challenge!) Do you know the difference between a Yarra Valley and a Tasmanian Pinot Noir? If you think you can correctly identify the various flavour and aroma descriptors associated with some of Australia’s regionally distinct wine styles then you are encouraged to test your wine knowledge with Australia’s new online wine tasting challenge. Australia is a respected leader in combining tradition with new ideas and technical innovation and produces a diversity of wine styles including Landmark Australia -our enviable fine wine dimension. When are we in your Canadian city? Click here to sign up for our mailing list to find out when Wine Australia is in your city. Please include your name, city and province so we can ensure you get the right information. |