The best wines of Queensland
Discover the best wines of Queensland as well as the best winemakers of Queensland and estates of Queensland to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Queensland and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Queensland by region
Looking for a good wine of Queensland among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Queensland. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Queensland with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best red wines of QueenslandWant to buy a red wine of Queensland cheap or sell a red wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Queensland
Red wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of tanjia, goat cheese and spinach lasagne or lamb chops with honey and spices.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Queensland
On the nose the red wine of the region of Queensland. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Queensland. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
The best vintages in red wine of Queensland
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Queensland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Mourvedre
- Grenache
- Tempranillo
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Queensland
A wine route planned in the region of Queensland? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Queensland.
- Casley Mount Hutton Winery Granite Belt
- Winery Gerler Granite Belt
- Winery Savina Lane Granite Belt
- Winery Golden Grove Granite Belt
- Winery Nuova Scuola South Burnett
- Winery Balancing Rock Granite Belt
- Winery Grá Fíon South Burnett
- Winery Boireann Granite Belt
- Winery Symphony Hill Granite Belt
- Winery Girraween Estate Granite Belt
- Winery Banca Ridge Granite Belt
- Winery Just Red Granite Belt
Discovering the wine region of Queensland
Queensland is one of six states and two "territories" that make up the Commonwealth of Australia. It covers approximately 1. 85 million square kilometres (715,300 square miles) in the north-eastern quarter of the "island continent".
Although far from being renowned for its wine, Queensland has a growing wine industry, responding to a growing global demand and the happy combination of tourism and wine.
The generally hot and humid Climate, with its high humidity and resulting prevalence of fungal diseases, presents a challenge to winemakers. However, the number of Vineyards is increasing and some cooler areas show promise.
Initially, wine production was limited to fortified wines and strong red table wines, but this portfolio is expanding. A typical modern Queensland vineyard might be planted with Shiraz, cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and a handful of less common varieties (such as Durif, Chambourcin and various Italian reds), alongside Australia's most popular white wines, Chardonnay and semillon.
The state even has two officially recognised wine regions: the Granite Belt and South Burnett.
Great white wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best white wines of QueenslandWant to buy a white wine of Queensland cheap or sell a white wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Queensland
White wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese macaroni gratin, rice croquettes with salmon or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Queensland
On the nose the white wine of the region of Queensland. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Queensland. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Queensland
- 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Queensland
- Verdelho
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Sémillon
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Queensland
A wine route planned in the region of Queensland? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Queensland.
- Winery Balancing Rock Granite Belt
- Winery Savina Lane Granite Belt
- Casley Mount Hutton Winery Granite Belt
- Winery Golden Grove Granite Belt
- Winery Symphony Hill Granite Belt
- Winery Gerler Granite Belt
- Winery Girraween Estate Granite Belt
- Winery Banca Ridge Granite Belt
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sparkling wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best sparkling wines of QueenslandWant to buy a sparkling wine of Queensland cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Queensland
Sparkling wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, oriental stew with couscous or rib steak, tomato sauce, peppers..
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Queensland
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Queensland. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or spices.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Queensland
- 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.67/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Queensland
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Verdelho
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Sémillon
- Glera (Prosecco)
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Queensland
A wine route planned in the region of Queensland? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Queensland.
- Winery Symphony Hill Granite Belt
- Winery Lychee Hill Estate South Burnett
- Winery Golden Grove Granite Belt
- Winery Banca Ridge Granite Belt
The word of the wine: Table wine
Everything that is not VQPRD (European designation for all appellation wines: quality wine produced in a specific region). In principle, the bottom of the ladder. But, as in Italy a decade ago (Vino da Tavola), this category is also a refuge for wines that are out of the ordinary, whose producers refuse to accept certain grape variety or vinification dictates.
Great pink wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best pink wines of QueenslandWant to buy a pink wine of Queensland cheap or sell a pink wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Queensland
Pink wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, pasta with lemon and comté cheese or lamb chops with honey and spices.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Queensland
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Queensland. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth.
The best vintages in pink wine of Queensland
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Queensland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Sangiovese
- Grenache
- Pinot Noir
- Chambourcin
- Pinot Gris
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Queensland
A wine route planned in the region of Queensland? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Queensland.
- Winery Gerler Granite Belt
- Winery Golden Grove Granite Belt
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
Great sweet wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best sweet wines of QueenslandWant to buy a sweet wine of Queensland cheap or sell a sweet wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Queensland
Sweet wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of paupiettes of veal, spaghetti with tuna (real italian recipe) or mussel clusters.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Queensland
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Queensland. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Queensland
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2014With an average score of 2.87/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Queensland
- Pinot Grigio
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sémillon
- Pinot Gris
- Chambourcin
- Moscato
The word of the wine: Elegant
Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.
Great natural sweet wines of Queensland
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of QueenslandWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of Queensland cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Queensland at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Queensland
Natural sweet wines from the region of Queensland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of puchero, lamb mouse with onions and red wine or garantita or karantita (algerian recipe).
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Queensland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
- Touriga Nacional
- Touriga Franca
- Tinta Roriz
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
News from the vineyard of Queensland
Leading wine families award business prize to Europe’s oldest luthier
At a lunch in Brussels, the 2021 PFV ‘Family is Sustainability’ prize was presented to Jan Strick and his son Matthijs of Maison Bernard, who triumphed over more than 100 applicants from around the world to win the €100,000 (£84,000) award. ‘Selection was difficult,’ said Matthieu Perrin, president of the PFV, ‘but ultimately the jury felt that Maison Bernard is a brilliant example of exquisite handicraft and the maintenance of an ancient artisanal tradition in family hands, exactly as we fight ...
Château Lafon-Rochet appoints Christophe Congé as MD
Having joined Domaine Barons de Rothschild in 1999, Congé has since held the role of oenologist and wine operations manager across Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart Milon for over 22 years. He has now been appointed MD of Saint-Estèphe fourth growth Château Lafon-Rochet. He takes on his new role with immediate effect. Congé will work closely with Emmanuel Cruse, director of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, which acquired Château Lafon-Rochet from the Tesseron family last year. The appoint ...
Hugh Johnson: ‘Veteran wine books are by modern standards short on facts’
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Discover other regions and appellation of Queensland
A wine route in the region of Queensland ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Ballandean
- Canungra
- Childers qld
- Cottonvale
- Kingaroy
- North tamborine
- Ocean view
- Roma qld
- Sarabah
- Southern downs
- Stanthorpe