Clare Valley, one of the oldest Australian wine regions, located in the Mid North of South Australia is best known for its Riesling wines. The unique combination of geology, climate and geography are ideal for producing world class wine. With five different and separate sub regions, Clare Valley is a large region of sweeping rolling hills and gullies. During the grape growing season, days are warmer and nights cooler, making the climate perfect for producing outstanding Clare Valley wines. The perfect combination of the ‘terra rossa’ soil and the climate is ideal for producing Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
So, if planning a trip, Clare Valley is only hour and a half drive from Adelaide. Around every Clare Valley corner is another lovely vista, winding streams and lovely villages which are rich with this region’s rich160 year history. Besides this, you can enjoy the amazing gourmet food, visit restaurants, local markets, extraordinary pubs and of course, wineries which produce some of the finest Australian Clare Valley wines.
Take a look at some of the most popular and ideal Clare Valley wines for any occasion.
Eldredge Estate Riesling – This type of wine is described as one of the best kept Clare Valley’s secrets. Eldredge Clare Valley wine was first bottled in 1993. Due to exceptional bouquet and flavour, it became a classic Clare Valley wine – Riesling. The lemon yellow color of the lime citrus and floral notes make this Clare Valley wine perfect when paired with white meats and seafood.
Penfolds Grange Shiraz Cabernet – The Grange Clare Valley wine is the most celebrated Australian wine, which is officially listed as a Heritage icon in the South Australia regions. It is made from 98% Shiraz grape and 2% Cabernet grape. It is rich, steady with lush aromas of ripe figs.
Pikes “Traditionale” Riesling – All Pikes Clare Valley wines have a brilliant pale green color with fresh aroma of lime and lemon zest and tropical fruit. It is dry, crisp and fresh and a perfect Clare Valley Riesling suitable for all occasions.
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