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Queensland

Queensland wine guide: the wine region in Australia, its Shiraz, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Australia
Climate
Tropical
Signature grape
Shiraz
Styles
red · white · dessert
5
Signature grapes
3
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Queensland is a wine region of Australia.

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

The climate is tropical, running humid.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and dessert wine, plus one more.

The named areas within are Granite Belt, South Burnett and Scenic Rim.

Pour them alongside beef, spicy foods, seafood and red pasta dishes.

Climate
TropicalHumid
Styles
redwhitedessertsparkling

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Ballandean Estate Wines White Pearl, Granite Belt, Australia
  • Barramundi Wines Shiraz, Queensland, Australia
  • Beenleigh Traditional Dark 5 Year Old Rum, Queensland, Australia
  • Bundaberg Aged 10 Years Black Barrel Rum, Queensland, Australia
  • Bundaberg Black Rum, Queensland, Australia
  • Bundaberg Centenary Rum, Queensland, Australia
  • Bundaberg Five Rum, Queensland, Australia
  • Bundaberg Lemon Lime & Bitters, Queensland, Australia

At the table.

  • Beef
  • Spicy Foods
  • Seafood
  • Red Pasta Dishes
  • Grilled Meats

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Queensland: common questions

01.
What grapes is Queensland known for?
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Shiraz is the signature grape of Queensland. Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Chardonnay and Semillon are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Queensland make?
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Queensland produces red wine, white wine, dessert wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Queensland?
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Queensland is a wine region in Australia.
04.
What food goes with Queensland wine?
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Try beef, spicy foods, seafood, red pasta dishes and grilled meats.

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