Top 100 wines of Big Rivers
Discover the top 100 best wines of Big Rivers of Big Rivers as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Big Rivers and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Irrigated zone of south-western New South Wales (Murray Darling, Perricoota, Riverina, Swan Hill, ~75% of state wine), hot dry continental climate irrigated by Murray, Darling and Murrumbidgee rivers. Shiraz is the signature red: sunny and generous with blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and a liquorice touch, enveloping tannins. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon complements. Ample Chardonnay and lively Semillon in whites (historic botrytised Semillon at Riverina).
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
wines from the region of Big Rivers go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, mild and soft cheese or fruity desserts such as recipes of grandma's cherry clafoutis, raclette express without appliance or apple pie.