Top 100 wines of McLaren Vale - Page 3

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

Discovering the wine region of McLaren Vale

The wine region of McLaren Vale is located in the region of Fleurieu of Australie du Sud of Australia. We currently count 599 estates and châteaux in the of McLaren Vale, producing 2626 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover the grape variety: Durif

Durif noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Dauphiné). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Durif noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of McLaren Vale

wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), italian pasta salad or lamb tagine with dried apricots.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose in the region of McLaren Vale often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or plum. In the mouth in the region of McLaren Vale is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.