Wine from Griffith comes out of Riverina, Australia, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Semillon, backed by Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The ground underneath is clay, loam and sand.
The climate is arid/desert, running semi-arid.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
Red wine, white wine and dessert wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and crisp, bright citrus and floral notes, rich and full-bodied and dark fruit flavors.
Names to look for on a shelf: Aldridge Estate, Calabria Family Wines and De Bortoli.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, spicy asian cuisine and desserts with stone fruits.
Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Keeps for 1 to 3 years.
In the glass.
Dry white: Fresh and crisp, Bright citrus and floral notes.
Red: Rich and full-bodied, Dark fruit flavors.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Aldridge Estate Rams Head Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon, Griffith, Australia
- Miranda Golden Botrytis, Griffith, Australia
- Tempus Two 'Pewter Series' Botrytis Semillon, Griffith, Australia
- Westend Estate Outback Chardonnay, Griffith, Australia
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Rich pasta dishes
- Spicy Asian cuisine
- Desserts with stone fruits
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 1 to 3 years.
Nearby regions.
Griffith: common questions
01.What grapes is Griffith known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Griffith make?+
03.Where is Griffith?+
04.What food goes with Griffith wine?+
05.How long does Griffith wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider Riverina guide.