Discover the top 100 best red wines of McLaren Vale of Fleurieu as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of McLaren Vale and the best vintages to taste in this region.
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
red wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked lasagna, lamb keftas or rabbit legs with fresh cream.
On the nose in the region of McLaren Vale often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla. In the mouth in the region of McLaren Vale is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
