The best wines of Coonawarra

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

Top wines of Coonawarra by region

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

Great red wines of Coonawarra

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Coonawarra

Red wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fast and, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Coonawarra

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

The best vintages in red wine of Coonawarra

  • 1982With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Coonawarra

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petit Verdot
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Coonawarra

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

Discovering the wine region of Coonawarra

Australian icon of Cabernet Sauvignon on the legendary terra rossa (Limestone Coast, south-east): signature king red — elegant and structured with notes of bright blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, pencil shavings and a minty touch, vibrant acidity and chiselled tannins, great ageing. Tasty Shiraz and supple Merlot complete it. A narrow strip (12 km × 1 km) of rust-red loam over active limestone, Antarctic coolness and ocean upwelling, moderate alcohols and exceptional freshness.

Great white wines of Coonawarra

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Coonawarra

White wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, smoked salmon burger - chive cream or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Coonawarra

On the nose the white wine of the region of Coonawarra. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Coonawarra. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Coonawarra

  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Coonawarra

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Coonawarra

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

Great sparkling wines of Coonawarra

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Coonawarra

Sparkling wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, mediterranean lamb necklace or panga curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Coonawarra

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Coonawarra. often reveals types of flavors of butter, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or cherry. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Coonawarra. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Coonawarra

  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Coonawarra

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Coonawarra

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The word of the wine: Viscosity

Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.

Great pink wines of Coonawarra

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Coonawarra

Pink wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of smoked salmon sandwich, paella from an old spanish grandmother... or franc-comtoise.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Coonawarra

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Coonawarra. often reveals types of flavors of cream, strawberries or microbio and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Coonawarra

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.51/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Coonawarra

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Gris
  • Mataro
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Coonawarra

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Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

Great sweet wines of Coonawarra

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Coonawarra

Sweet wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of alsatian sauerkraut, pasta with tuna and tomato or jambalaya (louisiana).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Coonawarra

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Coonawarra. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Coonawarra

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Coonawarra

  • Riesling
  • Pedro Ximenez
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Coonawarra

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

The word of the wine: Full-bodied

A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.

Great natural sweet wines of Coonawarra

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of Coonawarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), original mafé with okra or thai beef wok.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Coonawarra

  • 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 Coonawarra

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Touriga Nacional

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

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    Discover the grape variety: Mataro

    Structured, full-bodied reds with a deep purple colour, firm tannins, preserved acidity and signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, cassis), spices, garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper, leather and animal notes. Fine Mediterranean ageing potential. The star of Bandol AOC in Provence, also cultivated in Spain, California and Australia under this name; a synonym of Mourvèdre.

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