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 fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, rice with paprika and merguez or duck breast in the oven.

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 simple pork roast, endives with smoked salmon au gratin or spinach 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: Saint-Macaire

Saint-Macaire noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 grapes of medium size. Saint-Macaire noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 yoghurt cake, veal fillet stroganoff or fricadella.

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: Vine

Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.

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 millet with gruyere cheese, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or chicken legs and changing.

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: Durif

Durif noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Dauphiné). 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 medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Durif noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

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 in bellevue, lobster and scallops on a bed of leeks or plain cupcakes.

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: Fleshy

Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.

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 mackerel in white wine, mussel clusters or traditional pastry flan.

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

  • Touriga Franca
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Sémillon

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: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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