The best wines of Australie du Sud

Discover the best wines of Australie du Sud as well as the best winemakers of Australie du Sud and estates of Australie du Sud to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Australie du Sud and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Australie du Sud by region

Looking for a good wine of Australie du Sud among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Australie du Sud. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Australie du Sud with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Australie du Sud

Red wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of pot roast, lamb tagine with prunes or scandinavian beef balls.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the red wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of iron, pencil shavings or charcoal and sometimes also flavors of slate, mulberry or floral. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Australie du Sud. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Australie du Sud

  • 1982With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1951With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1976With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.67/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.66/5
  • 1971With an average score of 4.65/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Australie du Sud

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Zinfandel
  • Petit Verdot
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tannat

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Australie du Sud

A wine route planned in the region of Australie du Sud? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Australie du Sud.

Discovering the wine region of Australie du Sud

SouthAustralia is one of Australia's six states, located (as the name suggests) in the south of the vast island continent. It's the engine room of the Australian wine industry, responsible for about half of the country's total production each year. But there's more to the region than quantity - countless high-quality wines are produced here, most from the region's signature Grape, Shiraz. These include such fine, collectible wines as Penfolds Grange, Henschke Hill of Grace, Torbreck The Laird and d'Arenberg The Dead Arm.

South Australia's wine portfolio is heavily weighted towards Powerful red wines, most of which are made from Shiraz. Another grape variety that thrives here is Cabernet Sauvignon, the best examples of which come from the Limestone Coast in the far south-east of the state (notably Coonawarra, Padthaway and Robe). Grenache has also proved well suited to the South Australian Climate and winemaking style, particularly when combined with Shiraz and Mourvedre (also known as Mataro in Australia) to create the classic Australian GSM blend. European varieties as diverse as Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and Petit Verdot are also present in South Australian vineyards, but only in small quantities.

Great white wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Australie du Sud

White wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of cheese cake (white cheese cake) inratable, ollada (catalonia) or pan bagnat.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the white wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, perfume or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Australie du Sud. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Australie du Sud

  • 2019With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Australie du Sud

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sémillon
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Moscato
  • Traminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Australie du Sud

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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 Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great sparkling wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Australie du Sud

Sparkling wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or chicken tagine with lemon confit (marrakech style).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of cream, toasty or peach and sometimes also flavors of lime, apricot or pear.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Australie du Sud

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Australie du Sud

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscato
  • Glera (Prosecco)
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Australie du Sud

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The word of the wine: Reasoned (agriculture)

Conventional agriculture but concerned with limiting synthetic treatments as much as possible.

Great pink wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Australie du Sud

Pink wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal paupiettes with forestry sauce, croziflette or duck breast with honey sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of cream, spices or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in pink wine of Australie du Sud

  • 2020With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Australie du Sud

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Moscato
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Australie du Sud

A wine route planned in the region of Australie du Sud? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Australie du Sud.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sweet wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Australie du Sud

Sweet wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of daube niçoise, grandma melanie's cassoulet or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of hazelnut, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, citrus fruit or tree fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Australie du Sud. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Australie du Sud

  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Australie du Sud

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Dolcetto
  • Riesling
  • Moscato
  • Palomino

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Australie du Sud

A wine route planned in the region of Australie du Sud? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Australie du Sud.

The word of the wine: Vine

Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.

Great natural sweet wines of Australie du Sud

See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of Australie du Sud

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud

Natural sweet wines from the region of Australie du Sud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, reblochon pie or crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Australie du Sud. often reveals types of flavors of cream, molasses or honey and sometimes also flavors of cedar, walnut or non oak.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud

  • 1956With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.13/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Palomino

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud

A wine route planned in the region of Australie du Sud? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Australie du Sud.

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

News from the vineyard of Australie du Sud

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vergisson

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vergisson, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Pierreclos

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Pierreclos, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

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