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Coonawarra

Coonawarra wine guide: the wine region in Australia, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Australia
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · dry white
5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Coonawarra is a wine region of Limestone Coast, Australia.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling.

The ground underneath is terra rossa.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running mediterranean.

The region is known for red wine and dry white wine.

Soil
Terra rossa
Climate
Maritime/oceanicMediterranean
Styles
reddry white

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Majella Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate 'First Growth', Coonawarra, Australia
  • Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz, Coonawarra, Australia

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Coonawarra: common questions

01.
What grapes is Coonawarra known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Coonawarra. Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Coonawarra make?
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Coonawarra produces red wine and dry white wine.
03.
Where is Coonawarra?
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You will find Coonawarra in Australia, where it is a wine region.

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