Bold Barossa Shiraz, cool-climate elegance and some of the world's oldest vines.
Australia's wine regions sit mostly in the cooler south of the continent. Phylloxera never reached parts of South Australia, so some ungrafted vines date back to the 1840s. Styles range from rich, sunny Shiraz to taut Riesling and elegant Chardonnay.
Vineyard area
~146,000 ha
Classification
Geographical Indications (GI)
Climate
Warm to hot, cooler in the south
Known for
Barossa Shiraz
Where Australia's wines on your list come from.
Old-vine Shiraz country — rich, spicy and generous.
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Lime-scented, bone-dry Riesling in the hills north of Adelaide.
Riesling, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red terra rossa soil and minty, structured Cabernet.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
Australia's oldest region — unique, long-lived Semillon.
Sémillon, Syrah, Chardonnay
Bordeaux-style reds and world-class Chardonnay on the Indian Ocean.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sémillon
Mediterranean vibes by the sea — Grenache, Shiraz and alternative varieties.
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling on Melbourne's doorstep.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
The varieties that define Australia — open one for tasting notes.
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