Australian wines overflow at Chinese tables (2)

With rich reds to tempt the Chinese palette, red wine currently dominates the market at an estimated 85 percent market share. Taylor said Australian wineries are well-equipped to take the Chinese cellars by storm. "We have this abundance of sunshine, so we can get more ripeness in our fruit, and more vibrant flavors. And I think those flavors go particularly well with the great Chinese cuisine,"he said.

In Taylors Winery,"the Cabernet Sauvignon, the Shiraz, and also the Merlot and Pinot, and a little bit of Chardonnay will be the principal wines," he added.

However, while high-quality Australian wines have been well- received in China, the industry is being held back by the lack of a free trade agreement and poor exchange rates with the strong Australian dollar, said Taylor.

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