The best wines of Limestone Coast

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

Top wines of Limestone Coast by region

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

Great red wines of Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Limestone Coast

Red wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of american style beef marinade, couscous without couscous maker or chicken wok with chinese noodles.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Limestone Coast

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

The best vintages in red wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.68/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Limestone Coast

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Limestone Coast

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

Discovering the wine region of Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast GI (Geographical Indication) in SouthAustralia is located in the southeast corner of the state, bordering Victoria in the east. It is one of the most significant region of the country, producing nearly one-third of South Australia's quality wines – some of which are the most highly acclaimed in Australia. The zone is regarded as geologically unique and the feature responsible for producing such high-quality wines is its soil. As the name suggests, limestone forms the basis of the soil here, best represented by the famous 'terra rossa' of Coonawarra.

The limestone soils are well-draining and Rich in nutrients, with a healthy water table beneath the sub-soil – unlike many other South Australian wine-producing areas. This means that most irrigation needs are taken care of, which is vital in the Dry ripening season. Limestone Coast's Climate is cool maritime, with the northeast inner area exposed to some more continental effects. Altitude does not have a major impact on the local climate as the Grape-growing areas lie no more than 150 meters (492 ft) above sea level.

The lowest vineyards, near Cape Jaffa, are at an elevation of 10 meters (33 ft). The vines are cooled by sea breezes during summer, resulting in cool to mild growing conditions with a slow and Long ripening process. This extended hang time assists in the development of intensity in the grapes' fruit flavors. A wide range of grape varieties of both colors perform exceedingly well in the Limestone Coast, but its red wines are of particular importance.

Great white wines of Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Limestone Coast

White wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of tartiflette, gravelax salmon or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Limestone Coast

On the nose the white wine of the region of Limestone Coast. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of lime, straw or passion fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Limestone Coast. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2019With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.53/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Limestone Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Sémillon
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Limestone Coast

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

Great sparkling wines of Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Limestone Coast

Sparkling wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of potjevleesch, fresh tuna with sesame seeds or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Limestone Coast

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Limestone Coast. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or green apple. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Limestone Coast. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2011With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Limestone Coast

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Dolcetto
  • Glera (Prosecco)

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Limestone Coast

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The word of the wine: Oenologist

Specialist in wine-making techniques. It is a profession and not a passion: one can be an oenophile without being an oenologist (and the opposite too!). Formerly attached to the Faculty of Pharmacy, oenology studies have become independent and have their own university course. Learning to make wine requires a good chemical background but also, increasingly, a good knowledge of the plant. Some oenologists work in laboratories (analysis). Others, the consulting oenologists, work directly in the properties.

Great pink wines of Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Limestone Coast

Pink wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of tunisian sandwich, hawaiian pizza or ultra-fast and yet so light....

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Limestone Coast

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Limestone Coast. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, guava or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Limestone Coast

  • Sémillon
  • Dolcetto
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Limestone Coast

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

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 Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Limestone Coast

Sweet wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, spicy food or mushrooms such as recipes of sauerkraut of the sea in casserole, risotto milanese or rabbit with green olives.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Limestone Coast

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Limestone Coast. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of cream, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Limestone Coast. is a .

The best vintages in sweet wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Limestone Coast

  • Riesling
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sémillon
  • Pedro Ximenez
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Limestone Coast

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The word of the wine: Aqueous

Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.

Great natural sweet wines of Limestone Coast

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Limestone Coast

Natural sweet wines from the region of Limestone Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or marinade for chicken brochettes.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Limestone Coast

  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Limestone Coast

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Limestone Coast

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

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.

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