The best wines of Barossa

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

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Top wines of Barossa by region

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

Great red wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Barossa

Red wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tanjia, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or duck sleeves in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Barossa

On the nose the red wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red plum or salt and sometimes also flavors of coconut, jam or tar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Barossa. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Barossa

  • 1998With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.41/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.36/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Barossa

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Barossa

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

Discovering the wine region of Barossa

Barossa is one of the six wine-producing zones of SouthAustralia, and arguably the most recognized name in the Australian wine industry. Barossa wines have attracted more international awards than any other region in the country. It is divided into two sections: the western Barossa Valley (effectively the Warmer valley floor) and on the eastern side the cooler, higher altitude Eden Valley, both of which have a distinct Geographical Indication (GI) formalized in 1997. Grapegrowing conditions vary immensely across the wider Barossa zone and this is reflected in the markedly different wine styles produced here.

Shiraz accounted for 56 percent of all plantings in the Barossa zone in 2017, focused on the Barossa Valley floor. Barossa Shiraz has traditionally been made in an intense, Powerful, expression, and is arguably Australia's most famous wine style. Riesling is particularly prominent in the Eden Valley, and can also reach quality levels comparable to any other global region. Other very high quality Barossa wines are produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Semillon and Viognier.

Additionally, GSM-style blends have earned high acclaim, as Grenache and Mourvedre (also known as Mataro in the region) perform extremely well in Barossa's warm and DryClimate. Recently the zone has also been a hotbed of experimentation, with NewVine varieties such as Tempranillo and Zinfandel making their mark on local and international markets. The Barossa zone lies northeast of Adelaide Hills and is a compact geographical unit with a variable landscape of gently elevated terrain and flat valley floors. The overall climate is hard to categorize as conditions vary – not only due to the elevation but also because of the inland locations and the coastal influence.

Great white wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Barossa

White wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of homemade cookies, smoked salmon pasta gratin or cuttlefish in sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Barossa

On the nose the white wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, orange blossom or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Barossa. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Barossa

  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Barossa

  • Riesling
  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Moscato
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Roussanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Barossa

A wine route planned in the region of Barossa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Barossa.

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 sparkling wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Barossa

Sparkling wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of improved horse steak, lamb tagine with honey and onions or shrimp curry (reunionese recipe).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Barossa

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of peach, butter or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or floral.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Barossa

  • 1977With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 1996With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Barossa

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

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Barossa

A wine route planned in the region of Barossa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Barossa.

The word of the wine: Elegant

Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.

Great pink wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Barossa

Pink wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of daube niçoise, pizza mascarpone tomato ham comté or imene's tunisian ojja.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Barossa

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of cream, fresh strawberries or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, spices or vegetal.

The best vintages in pink wine of Barossa

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Barossa

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Aglianico
  • Negroamaro
  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Barossa

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

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Barossa

Sweet wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef in white wine, moussaka with spices or real paella recipe from valencia.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Barossa

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, orange peel or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, microbio or non oak.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Barossa

  • 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
  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Barossa

  • Sémillon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Riesling
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Pedro Ximenez
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Barossa

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

The word of the wine: Marie-jeanne (or double magnum)

Bottle with a capacity of 3 litres.

Great natural sweet wines of Barossa

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Barossa

Natural sweet wines from the region of Barossa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, tunisian macaroni or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Barossa

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Barossa. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, apples or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of almonds, cheese or hazelnut.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Barossa

  • 1998With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.31/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Barossa

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Barossa

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

Discover the grape variety: Pinot

Pinot noir 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. Pinot noir can be found in many vineyards: Burgundy, Alsace, Jura, South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Armagnac, Lorraine, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica.

News from the vineyard of Barossa

DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for

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Luxury hotel tower to rise amid Seppeltsfield vineyard

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Top Australian winery Giant Steps gets new head winemaker

Australia’s Giant Steps said that Melanie Chester joined the winery as head of winemaking and viticulture on 25 November. It marks a new chapter for one of the leading wineries in Yarra Valley, Victoria. Steve Flamsteed, who joined Giant Steps as chief winemaker in 2003, will step back from the cellar – although he is expected to continue working closely with the team. Working alongside winery founder Phil Sexton, Flamsteed has played a major role in developing Giant Steps’ reputation for excell ...

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