Discover the top 100 best red wines of Riverland of Lower Murray as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Riverland and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Australia's largest wine region by volume (South Australia, ~22,000 ha): signature Shiraz in red (25% of national tonnage) — generous and approachable with signature notes of black fruits, ripe plum, sweet spice and a chocolate touch, round tannins and a sunny finish. Opulent, ripe Chardonnay leads the whites (21%, more than all other SA regions combined) with assertive oak. Cabernet, Merlot, Colombard complete. GI, irrigated Murray plains, hot climate.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
red wines from the region of Riverland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of barbecue burger, moroccan lamb stew or hawaiian pizza.
