Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is a wine region of Fleurieu, Australia.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling, plus one more.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as island and slopes.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, delicate and fruit-driven and made from shiraz.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, seafood, rich pastas and soft cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Rich.

Rosé: Delicate and fruit-driven, Made from shiraz.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bay of Shoals Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Bay of Shoals Wines Shiraz, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Cape d'Estaing Admiral's Reserve Shiraz, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Cape d'Estaing Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Cape d'Estaing Cabernet Sauvignon, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Cape d'Estaing Shiraz, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Dudley Wines Cape Hart Riesling, Kangaroo Island, Australia
• Dudley Wines Hog Bay River Cabernet Sauvignon, Kangaroo Island, Australia

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Seafood
• Rich pastas
• Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Kangaroo Island: common questions

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