Discover the top 100 best white wines of Australie du Sud as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Australie du Sud and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
~50% of national output, varied climate. Legends: Penfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace.
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
white wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of scallops with saffron, vegan leek and tofu quiche or ravioli and goat cheese tart.
