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 pasta al forno (baked pasta), lamb stew from my mum or roast goose, soft.

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 andouillette and baked potato gratin, red tuna steak provençal style or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

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: 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.

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 turkey stuffed with chestnuts, sea bream in foil on the barbecue or goat cheese and bacon 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

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 sparkling wine of Limestone Coast.

The word of the wine: Food and wine pairing

It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).

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 sea bream with white wine, dal lentils with coconut milk or very simple muffins.

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

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Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 chicken blanquette, traditional tunisian couscous or potato cake with serrano ham.

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

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 sweet wine of Limestone Coast.

The word of the wine: Residual sugars

Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.

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 seven o'clock leg of lamb, pastillas with lamb and apricots or couscous chicken and merguez.

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: 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.

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