Australian Wine
- 1788: The first wine-making from the grape vines was attempted and failed.
- 1820s: The first wines were made and sold to consumers.
- 1822: The first wines were exported by Gregory Blaxland, who also was the first to win an overseas award.
- 1882: Australian wine won a first class, gold medal at the Bordeaux International Exhibition
- 1889: Australian wine won a first class, gold medal at the Paris International Exhibition
- The industry struggled until the 1970s due to the phylloxera epidemic, which was due to small insects that infest grape vines, causing them to wilt and die.
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Bordeaux Wine
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Merlot
France, Italy and California are the top three producers of Merlot wines and grapes.http://www.longislandmerlot.com/merlot-history Merlot production is also big in Australia. Though often thought of as a lesser red wine, several rare and prized red wines are distilled primarily from the Merlot grape, including Chateau Petrus, a French Bordeaux wine.http://www.exploringwine.co.uk/Merlot.html
The grape vines grow best in cold soil. Merlot ripens earlier than other red grapes, which is part of its appeal. This factor, however, puts Merlot in danger of being damaged by bad weather. If left to age, the wine will have a stronger body and more of a fruity taste. If picked early, the wine will maintain its natural acidity.http://www.alcoholwine.com/red-wine/merlot
