Discover the top 100 best white wines of Clare Valley of Mount Lofty Ranges as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Clare Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Australian reference for racy high-altitude Riesling (Mid North, 142 km north of Adelaide): the white king, austere when young — dry and mineral with notes of lime, orange blossom, crisp apple and a flint touch, taut acidity and exceptional ageing (5-7 years to decades). Signature Shiraz in reds (35%), powerful with notes of blackberry, plum, spices and a minty touch. Firm Cabernet as support. Cool climate, red-brown soils.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
white wines from the region of Clare Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or poultry such as recipes of truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15), seafood pastilla or chicken blanquette.
On the nose in the region of Clare Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth in the region of Clare Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
