Some people say that Australian wines are falling out of favor. Well, don't tell that to the Australian bike racers that, once again, dominated the Tour Down Under. And don't tell that to this Cabernet Sauvignon challenger from Langmeil based in Barossa.
The Tour Down Under marks the beginning of the professional road racing season. Most racers are just starting to return to form. However, the Australian racers are in peak condition since their National Championship races happen a week earlier. This race has been dominated by the Ausies for the past decade, winning 7 out of the last 10 editions. Richie Porte won the 2020 Tour Down Under for his second overall title in the last four years.
This week's Luchavino matchup features an Australian challenger from Barossa taking on a Washington Carbernet Sauvignon.
2016 Structure Cellars Stillwater Creek Cabernet Sauvignon vs. 2016 Langmeil The Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon
Let's see if the Australian wine challenger from Barossa has as much success as the Australian bike racers!
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Washington Syrah v. Barossa Shiraz
The Tour Down Under is another top level Southern Hemisphere bike race the pros like to use for early season racing. It gives them a chance to stretch their legs and relax with a Fosters (or two). The pros with bigger contracts might spend more of their time tasting the wines of Australia culminating with The Grange from Penfolds.
Most of the pro racers head to Australia for the warm weather and casual early season racing. The race is well organized and offers an opportunity to visit a part of the world that doesn't host many top level races. The Australian pros always show up in top form ready to battle it out for the overall victory. This year was no exception with Rohan Denis taking the overall victory.
Speaking of battling and victory, this week's challenge features an Australian Shiraz from John Duval - the Penfolds' Grange master himself - taking on a unique Washington Syrah from Owen Roe.
2011 Owen Roe Ex Umbris v. 2012 John Duval Entity
Most of the pro racers head to Australia for the warm weather and casual early season racing. The race is well organized and offers an opportunity to visit a part of the world that doesn't host many top level races. The Australian pros always show up in top form ready to battle it out for the overall victory. This year was no exception with Rohan Denis taking the overall victory.
Speaking of battling and victory, this week's challenge features an Australian Shiraz from John Duval - the Penfolds' Grange master himself - taking on a unique Washington Syrah from Owen Roe.
2011 Owen Roe Ex Umbris v. 2012 John Duval Entity
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