The best wines of McLaren Vale

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

Top wines of McLaren Vale by region

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

Great red wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of McLaren Vale

Red wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, lebanese lamb meatball or quick duck breast with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the red wine of the region of McLaren Vale. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, plum or leather. In the mouth the red wine of the region of McLaren Vale. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of McLaren Vale

  • 1996With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.47/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of McLaren Vale

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of McLaren Vale

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

Discovering the wine region of McLaren Vale

The wine region of McLaren Vale is located in the region of Fleurieu of Australie du Sud of Australia. We currently count 599 estates and châteaux in the of McLaren Vale, producing 2626 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Great white wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of McLaren Vale

White wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or poultry such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, mi sao or christmas stuffed capon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the white wine of the region of McLaren Vale. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, peach or pear and sometimes also flavors of orange, honey or passion fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of McLaren Vale. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of McLaren Vale

  • 2020With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of McLaren Vale

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Roussanne
  • Fiano
  • Marsanne
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of McLaren Vale

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

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of McLaren Vale

Sparkling wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or mymy's golden apples (squash).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of McLaren Vale. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, red cherry or oak.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of McLaren Vale

  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of McLaren Vale

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Chambourcin
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of McLaren Vale

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

The word of the wine: Mineral

Taste reminiscent of gunflint, chalk and many nuances of the mineral world, and reinforcing, especially in white wines, the notion of freshness and the sappy character.

Great pink wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of McLaren Vale

Pink wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of brownies with nuts, delicious bourguignon or old-fashioned aligot.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the pink wine of the region of McLaren Vale. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apples or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or toffee.

The best vintages in pink wine of McLaren Vale

  • 2019With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of McLaren Vale

  • Grenache
  • Sangiovese
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Moscato
  • Barbera

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of McLaren Vale

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

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Great sweet wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of McLaren Vale

Sweet wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of tuna, pepper and tomato quiche, shrimp in coconut milk or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of McLaren Vale. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or peach and sometimes also flavors of apricot, lemon or honey. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of McLaren Vale. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of McLaren Vale

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 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 McLaren Vale

  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of McLaren Vale

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

The word of the wine: Fleshed out

A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.

Great natural sweet wines of McLaren Vale

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of McLaren Vale

Natural sweet wines from the region of McLaren Vale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef bobotie, fillet of lamb in potato dressing or roast doe in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of McLaren Vale

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of McLaren Vale. 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 McLaren Vale

  • 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
  • 0With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of McLaren Vale

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

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of McLaren Vale

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

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

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