By far, the most popular grape in Australia is Shiraz. With its lush, dark fruit, earth, and spice flavors that it is known for, it is very popular throughout the world.

When it is combined with Cabernet Sauvignon to add some muscle and complexity to the wine, it can especially make some of the best wines in the world.

The popularity of blending Shiraz with a little bit of Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia is largely thanks to the Penfold’s wine “Grange”. It is one of the most revered (and expensive) wines in the world and they have been using this blend since it began in the 1950s.