Top 100 red wines of Kangaroo Island

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Kangaroo Island of Fleurieu as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Kangaroo Island and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Kangaroo Island

The wine region of Kangaroo Island is located in the region of Fleurieu of Australie du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine The Islander or the Domaine The Islander produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Kangaroo Island are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Kangaroo Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, non oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, microbio or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Kangaroo Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 18 estates and châteaux in the of Kangaroo Island, producing 70 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Kangaroo Island go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.