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.
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
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 oxtail confit in red wine, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or monkfish armorican style.
