The best wines of Australia
Discover the best wines of Australia as well as the best winemakers of Australia and estates of Australia to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Australia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Australia by region
Looking for a good wine of Australia among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Australia. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Australia with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Australia
See the top 100 best red wines of AustraliaWant to buy a red wine of Australia cheap or sell a red wine of Australia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Australia
Red wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Australia
On the nose the red wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, orange peel or espresso and sometimes also flavors of baking spice, rosemary or cigar box. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Australia. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Australia
- 1982With an average score of 4.71/5
- 1979With an average score of 4.70/5
- 1974With an average score of 4.70/5
- 1977With an average score of 4.70/5
- 1971With an average score of 4.70/5
- 1976With an average score of 4.70/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Australia
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Viognier
- Zinfandel
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Australia.
- Winery Jim Barry Clare Valley
- Winery Rockford Barossa
- Winery Small Gully Barossa Valley
- Winery The Standish Barossa Valley
- Winery Wendouree Australie du Sud
- Winery Murray Street Vineyards (MSV) Barossa Valley
- Winery Lake's Folly Hunter Valley
- Winery Bindi Macedon Ranges
- Winery Dominique Portet Central Victoria
- Winery Hundred Acre Rutherford
- Winery O Dwyer Mount Lofty Ranges
- Winery By Farr Victoria
- Winery Apsley Gorge Vineyard Tasmanie
- Winery Moss Wood Margaret River
- Winery Giaconda Beechworth
- Winery Charles Melton Barossa Valley
- Winery Cullen Margaret River
- Winery Branson Coach House Barossa Valley
- Winery Pressing Matters Coal River Valley
- Winery Houghton Australie de l'Ouest
Discovering the wine region of Australia
Australia is an extremely important wine producing country, both in terms of quality and the scale of its wine economy. Wine Australia's 2018 annual report describes it as the sixth largest wine producer in the world. That year's production was 1. 29 million litres (341 million US gallons), split 52:48 between red and white.
In 2015, there were just over 135,000 hectares of Vineyards in Australia. 30% of this vineyard was planted to Shiraz, 18% to Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% to Chardonnay. Merlot covers 6% and Sauvignon Blanc 5%.
Australia has developed a comprehensive appellation system.
As of 2018, there were 65 designated wine regions. Readers can find more information on wine and labelling laws on our Australian wine labels page.
Its vast Size and wide range of climatic and geographical conditions make it one of the most versatile wine-producing countries in the world. Overall, the Climate is affected by its Southern latitude, but regional characteristics such as altitude and proximity to the oceans also play an important role.
Great white wines of Australia
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Australia
White wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed potatoes, sea bream a la plancha or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Australia
On the nose the white wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, lemon curd or banana and sometimes also flavors of oil, non oak or earth. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Australia. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Australia
- 1995With an average score of 4.70/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.45/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.39/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.38/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.37/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.36/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Australia
- Chardonnay
- Fiano
- Vermentino
- Moscato Giallo
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Australia.
- Winery Hundred Acre Rutherford
- Winery Savaterre North West Victoria
- Winery Lake's Folly Hunter Valley
- Winery Mount Mary Yarra Valley
- Winery Pierro South West Australia
- Winery Sorrenberg Beechworth
- Winery Momento Mori Heathcote
- Domaine A Coal River Valley
- Domaine Naturaliste Margaret River
- Winery Main Ridge Estate Port Phillip
- Winery Moss Wood Margaret River
- Winery Curly Flat Macedon Ranges
- Winery Tolpuddle Coal River Valley
- Winery Pimpernel Yarra Valley
- Winery Tyrrell's Hunter Valley
- Winery Peccavi Australie de l'Ouest
- Winery Spotlight Victoria
- Winery Ten Minutes by Tractor Mornington Peninsula
- Winery Cape Mentelle Margaret River
- Winery Egon Müller - Scharzhof Mosel
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
Great sparkling wines of Australia
See the top 100 best sparkling wines of AustraliaWant to buy a sparkling wine of Australia cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Australia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Australia
Sparkling wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or express seafood spaghetti.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Australia
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cassis or leather and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, raspberry or pepper.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Australia
- 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2003With an average score of 4.35/5
- 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.12/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Australia
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Pinot Meunier
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Australia.
- Winery Rockford Barossa
- Winery Borachio Mount Lofty Ranges
- Winery The Rude Mechanicals Australie du Sud
- Winery Bird In Hand Mount Lofty Ranges
- Winery Peter Lehmann Barossa
- Winery Tim Wildman Riverland
- Winery Delinquente Riverland
- Winery Dominique Portet Central Victoria
- Winery Magpie Estate Barossa Valley
- Winery d'Arenberg McLaren Vale
- Winery Majestic Loves Australie du Sud
- Winery The Chook Australie du Sud
- Winery House of Arras Tasmanie
- Winery Josef Chromy Tasmanie
- Winery Jauma Australie du Sud
- Winery Rocland Estate Barossa Valley
- Winery Pirie Tasmanie
- Winery La Violetta Australie de l'Ouest
- Winery Chandon Victoria
- Winery Jansz Tasmanie
The word of the wine: Concentrate
Said of a wine that is rich in all its components (sugars in sweet wines, tannins in red wines, aromatic compounds) and that leaves an impression of density, intensity and depth.
Great pink wines of Australia
See the top 100 best pink wines of AustraliaWant to buy a pink wine of Australia cheap or sell a pink wine of Australia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Australia
Pink wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes, alsatian sauerkraut or duck breast with honey-orange sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Australia
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, tree fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, earth or tropical fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Australia
- 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.01/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Australia
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Moscato
- Grenache
- Muscat Hamburg
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Australia.
- Winery By Farr Victoria
- Winery Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley
- Winery Medhurst Port Phillip
- Winery Rockford Barossa
- Winery Yellow Tail Australie du Sud-Est
- Winery Accolade Australie du Sud
- Winery Yetti And The Kokonut Adelaide Hills
- Winery Berri Estates Australie du Sud-Est
- Winery Tussock Jumper Vin de France
- Winery L.A.S. Vino Margaret River
- Winery Rogers & Rufus Barossa Valley
- Winery Langmeil Barossa
- Winery Charles Melton Barossa Valley
- Winery Chaffey Bros Wine Co. Barossa
- Winery Mr. Mick Clare Valley
- Winery Delinquente Riverland
- Winery Port Phillip Estate Port Phillip
- Winery Banrock Station Australie du Sud-Est
- Winery Dominique Portet Central Victoria
- Winery Turkey Flat Australie du Sud
Discover the grape variety: Riesling
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Great sweet wines of Australia
See the top 100 best sweet wines of AustraliaWant to buy a sweet wine of Australia cheap or sell a sweet wine of Australia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Australia
Sweet wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or red wine fondue.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Australia
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, earth or molasses and sometimes also flavors of orange peel, citrus fruit or spices. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Australia. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Australia
- 1916With an average score of 5.00/5
- 1918With an average score of 4.80/5
- 1915With an average score of 4.60/5
- 1914With an average score of 4.60/5
- 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Australia
- Muscat Blanc
- Sémillon
- Riesling
- Muscatel
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Muscadelle
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Australia.
- Winery Yalumba Australie du Sud
- Winery Mount Horrocks Clare Valley
- Winery Longview Vineyard Mount Lofty Ranges
- Winery d'Arenberg McLaren Vale
- Winery Stanton & Killeen North East Victoria
- Winery Bimbadgen Hunter Valley
- Winery Egon Müller - Scharzhof Mosel
- Winery Shinas Estate Victoria
- Winery Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen
- Winery Gundog Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
- Château Tanunda Barossa
- Winery Heggies Eden Valley
- Winery Trentham Murray Darling
- Winery Peter Lehmann Barossa
- Winery Hundred Acre Rutherford
- Winery Dutschke Barossa Valley
- Winery Three Bridges Australie du Sud
- Winery Nugan Australie du Sud-Est
- Winery Margan Hunter Valley
- Winery Brokenwood Hunter Valley
The word of the wine: Racé
Character of a great wine remarkable for its elegance and finesse.
Great natural sweet wines of Australia
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of AustraliaWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of Australia cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Australia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Australia
Natural sweet wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or daube niçoise.
Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Australia
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Australia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, toasty or orange peel and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.
The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Australia
- 1998With an average score of 4.80/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.70/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.56/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.43/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.42/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Australia
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
- Mourvedre
- Tinta Barroca
- Touriga Nacional
- Touriga Franca
The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Australia
A wine route planned in the region of Australia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Australia.
- Winery Rockford Barossa
- Winery Dandelion Vineyards McLaren Vale
- Winery Galway Pipe Australie du Sud
- Winery Dutschke Barossa Valley
- Winery d'Arenberg McLaren Vale
- Winery Turkey Flat Australie du Sud
- Winery Kellermeister Wines Barossa Valley
- Winery Oliver's Taranga Australie du Sud
- Winery Talijancich Australie de l'Ouest
- Winery Chapel Hill McLaren Vale
- Winery Yering Station Yarra Valley
- Winery Haselgrove McLaren Vale
- Winery Petersons Hunter Valley
- Winery Primo Estate Mount Lofty Ranges
- Winery Rolf Binder Barossa Valley
- Winery Lord Pietro Australie du Sud
- Winery Rosemount Australie du Sud
- Winery Seppelt Great Western
- Winery Brown Brothers Victoria
- Winery Henley Park Greater Perth
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
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