The best wines of Riverina

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

Top wines of Riverina by region

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

Great red wines of Riverina

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Riverina

Red wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), meatballs catalan style or duck legs with cider and small onions.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Riverina

On the nose the red wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, pepper or cocoa. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Riverina. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Riverina

  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Riverina

  • Durif
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Saint-Macaire
  • Petite Sirah
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Riverina

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

Discovering the wine region of Riverina

The wine region of Riverina is located in the region of Big Rivers of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine De Bortoli or the Domaine Bimbadgen produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Riverina are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Durif, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Riverina often reveals types of flavors of citrus, violet or tangerine and sometimes also flavors of clove, mushroom or wax.

In the mouth of Riverina is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of Riverina, producing 304 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts.

Great white wines of Riverina

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Riverina

White wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of potjevleesch, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Riverina

On the nose the white wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Riverina. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Riverina

  • 2007With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2002With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Riverina

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Vermentino

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Riverina

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

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sparkling wines of Riverina

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Riverina

Sparkling wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, veal or pork such as recipes of express cherry clafoutis, bigos (polish sauerkraut with paprika) or savoyard crozet gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Riverina

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of smoke, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, grapefruit or apples.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Riverina

  • 2015With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.38/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.13/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Riverina

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscato
  • Glera (Prosecco)
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Grigio

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Riverina

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

The word of the wine: Barrel

Unit of measure for the transport and marketing of bulk wines, corresponding to 4 barrels of 225 l, i.e. 900 l.

Great pink wines of Riverina

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Riverina

Pink wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, lamb tagine with figs or salmon steak on a bed of leeks.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Riverina

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or cream and sometimes also flavors of cherry, minerality or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Riverina

  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.45/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Riverina

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moscato
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Riverina

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

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 sweet wines of Riverina

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Riverina

Sweet wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, mild and soft cheese or fruity desserts such as recipes of simple pancake batter, potato and smoked salmon gratin or yoghurt cake.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Riverina

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or apricot and sometimes also flavors of ginger, caramel or orange. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Riverina. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Riverina

  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.16/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Riverina

  • Sémillon
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Traminer
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Riverina

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

The word of the wine: Closed

A flat wine that does not express its aromas.

Great natural sweet wines of Riverina

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of Riverina go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of sun burger, mussels with roquefort cheese or apple cake.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Riverina

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Riverina. often reveals types of flavors of coffee, caramel or raisin and sometimes also flavors of toffee, non oak or earth.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Riverina

  • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 2.40/5

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

  • Sémillon
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinta Barroca

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

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

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.