The best wines of Fleurieu

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

Top wines of Fleurieu by region

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

Great red wines of Fleurieu

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Fleurieu

Red wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or duck with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the red wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Fleurieu. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Fleurieu

  • 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.22/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Fleurieu

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Fleurieu

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Discovering the wine region of Fleurieu

Fleurieu is a wine zone located South of Adelaide, the administrative capital of South Australia, which takes its name from the French explorer Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu. Across the zone Shiraz is the most common Grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are among the supporting cast. Five wine regions can be found within its boundaries: Currency Creek (to the west of Lake Alexandrina), Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek (between Lake Alexandrina and the town of Strathalbyn), McLaren Vale (in the northwest of the peninsula) and Southern Fleurieu (located on the peninsula and a section of the Mount Lofty Ranges). Overall, the Climate of Fleurieu is heavily affected by its proximity to the sea, producing a predominantly Mediterranean influence.

The seasons are characterized by milder temperatures than those experienced in some of South Australia's inland and high-altitude regions. The five regions within the zone have variable mesoclimates, dictated by their elevation and proximity to the coast. These conditions combine to make the peninsula an area which can support a variety of grape types.

Great white wines of Fleurieu

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Fleurieu

White wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon and goat cheese quiche, squid with garlic and parsley or traditional pastry flan.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the white wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of pear, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, minerality or earth. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Fleurieu. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Fleurieu

  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Fleurieu

  • Chardonnay
  • Vermentino
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Fleurieu

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Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

Great sparkling wines of Fleurieu

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Fleurieu

Sparkling wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or traditional tagine (morocco).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, black cherries or plum.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Fleurieu

  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Fleurieu

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot
  • Riesling
  • Frontenac

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Fleurieu

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The word of the wine: VDN

Natural sweet wine. Wine obtained by mutage of the must during fermentation by adding over-finished alcohol at 96 °, produced in the vineyards of Roussillon, Languedoc, Rhone Valley and Corsica.

Great pink wines of Fleurieu

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Fleurieu

Pink wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of scottish haggis, moroccan style veal brochette or gratin of coquillettes with ham.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of cream, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cheese, microbio or tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Fleurieu

  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.75/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Fleurieu

  • Sangiovese
  • Grenache
  • Tempranillo
  • Mataro
  • Moscato
  • Barbera

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Fleurieu

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Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. 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 vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sweet wines of Fleurieu

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Fleurieu

Sweet wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, slippers with lamb or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or peach and sometimes also flavors of apricot, lemon or honey.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Fleurieu

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Fleurieu

  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Riesling
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Fleurieu

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The word of the wine: Flower

Wine disease resulting in a whitish haze and a vented taste.

Great natural sweet wines of Fleurieu

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of Fleurieu go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of ramen burger, lamb tagine with dried apricots or turkey escalope with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Fleurieu

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Fleurieu. often reveals types of flavors of raisin, orange or honey and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Fleurieu

  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1951With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1981With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.12/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Muscatel
  • Verdelho

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

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Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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