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.

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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

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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 seven o'clock leg of lamb, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or the garbure.

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, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or butter. 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
  • 1971With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1951With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.68/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.68/5

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.

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 melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, whole salmon in aromatic broth or zucchini and goat cheese 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, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. 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 4.40/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2017With 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.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

Great sparkling wines of Australia

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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 veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal cutlets parmigiana, homemade pork curry or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.

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, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, lemon or pear.

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.

The word of the wine: Herbaceous

Vegetable odour reminiscent of freshly cut grass and considered a defect of the wine.

Great pink wines of Australia

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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 cutlets with cream sauce, rabbit stew the old fashioned way or wild boar with honey.

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, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, vanilla or raspberry.

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
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2018With 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

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot Meunier

Vinified almost exclusively as a base for Champagne AOC, where it brings freshness, fruitiness and immediate roundness to blends (apple, pear, red fruit, brioche notes); it is the most approachable young of the three Champagne varieties. Represents about one third of plantings, the absolute signature of the Vallée de la Marne. Also vinified as single varietal by some growers (blanc-de-noirs meunier champagnes). A cottony-leaved mutation of Pinot Noir, autochthonous to Champagne.

Great sweet wines of Australia

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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 beef fashion, thomas's shoulder of lamb or creole chipolatas.

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, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Australia. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

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
  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Australia

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Sémillon
  • 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.

The word of the wine: Grape variety

A type of vine plant and, by extension, the term used to designate the grapes that come from it. The term "table grape" is used to designate the grapes used for consumption, whereas the term "grape variety" is used to designate the wine grapes used to make wine.

Great natural sweet wines of Australia

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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 beef and spice stuffed peppers, leg of lamb with crust or quick coconut milk chicken.

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, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, red fruit or tobacco.

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
  • 2018With 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.

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

Nervy, saline whites with cutting acidity and enveloping richness, showing aromas of grapefruit, lime, pear, white flowers, fresh almond, fennel and marine iodine notes. Slightly bitter finish. Star of Sardinia (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG), Liguria, coastal Tuscany (Bolgheri) and Corsica. Also in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon as Rolle. An autochthonous Mediterranean variety.

Great other wines of Australia

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Australia

Other wines from the region of Australia go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, spicy food or mushrooms such as recipes of stuffed peppers, mahi mahi curry with coconut milk or whiskey paupiettes.

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Australia

  • Pinot Grigio

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Australia

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The word of the wine: Vinosity

When tasting a red wine, a pleasant sensation on the palate with a fruity and sappy character in harmony with a caressing and persistent presence of tannins.

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