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 beer goulash, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or duck breast with honey.

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, violet or mint and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, jam or licorice. 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 ham and cheese cake, salmon and goat cheese quiche or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

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, orange peel or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or dried fruit. 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: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

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 birthday cake, roast veal orloff or green lentils strasbourg style.

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, tree fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of microbio, yeast or cream.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Riverina

  • 2015With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.38/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.13/5
  • 2012With an average score of 2.96/5

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: BSA

Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.

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 sloth pork loin, lamb tagine with dried fruits or chicken colombo.

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
  • 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
  • 2014With an average score of 3.30/5

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: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

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 rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon koulibiac, shrimp and chorizo risotto or apple 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, honeysuckle or fig and sometimes also flavors of dried fig, cinnamon or almonds.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Riverina

  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.20/5

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: Bleeding

Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.

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 salmon and spinach lasagna, lobster barbecue or pancakes.

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: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. 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 vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

News from the vineyard of Riverina

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

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