Riverina

Riverina is a wine region in Big Rivers, Australia.

Growers build the wines around Shiraz, filling out the blend with Semillon, Chardonnay and Durif.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine, dry white wine and dessert wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, citrus notes, sweet and luscious and honeyed characters, plus two more.

Producers worth knowing include Casella Family Brands, De Bortoli and McWilliams Family Winemakers.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, seafood, spicy dishes and cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Citrus notes.

Dessert: Sweet and luscious, Honeyed characters.

Rosé: Light and fragrant, Fresh berry aromas.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone' Rose, Riverina, Australia
• Berton Vineyard Reserve Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, Australia
• Calabria Family Wines 3 Bridges Durif, Riverina, Australia
• De Bortoli DB Family Selection Chardonnay, Riverina, Australia
• De Bortoli DB Family Selection Rose, Riverina, Australia
• De Bortoli DB Winemakers Selection Chardonnay, Riverina, Australia
• De Bortoli Deen Vat Series 4 Petit Verdot, Riverina, Australia
• De Bortoli Deen Vat Series 5 Botrytis Semillon, Riverina, Australia

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Seafood
• Spicy dishes
• Cheeses
• Desserts with fruit

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Riverina: common questions

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