Wine from Canberra District comes out of New South Wales, Australia, where it sits as a wine region.
Growers build the wines around Shiraz, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Riesling, plus one more.
The climate is continental, running wide diurnal swing.
Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and aromatic, showcasing bright fruit qualities, elegant and refreshing and creamy texture.
Names to look for on a shelf: Clonakilla, Lake George Winery and Lerida Estate.
At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, chilis & hot spicy food and chocolate & caramel.
In the glass.
Dry white: Fresh and aromatic, Showcasing bright fruit qualities.
Sparkling: Elegant and refreshing, Creamy texture.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Brokenwood Four Winds Vineyard Shiraz, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Ceoltoiri Murrumbateman, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Chardonnay, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Murrumbateman Pinot Noir, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Murrumbateman Syrah, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Riesling, Canberra District, Australia
- Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon, Canberra District, Australia
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Chocolate & Caramel
Nearby regions.
Canberra District: common questions
01.What grapes is Canberra District known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Canberra District make?+
03.Where is Canberra District?+
04.What food goes with Canberra District wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider New South Wales guide.