The wine region of Mount Benson is located in the region of Limestone Coast of Australie du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine M. Chapoutier or the Domaine Good Intentions Wine Co produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mount Benson are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
On the nose of Mount Benson often reveals types of flavors of smoke, apples or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, raspberry or red fruit. In the mouth of Mount Benson is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 17 estates and châteaux in the of Mount Benson, producing 43 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mount Benson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
