Patrick and I have certainly been trying to enjoy the best South Australia has to offer on weekends. Sampling wines in the many wine regions South Australia has to offer. We have compiled a list for those of you who may be interested in sampling along with us. Do remember these are our preferences and individual taste does matter. This list is not difinitive and not all of these are distributed to the United States. As we visit more wineries before we leave we will be sure to let you know.
Adelaide Hills
Handorf Hill Winery:
We enjoyed all the wines here and the view from the deck was beautiful. We purchased the Rose and I don't particularly like Rose!
Also try the Sauvignon Blanc
Abby Rock:
Sangiovese
Shaw & Smith:
2004 Shiraz wone a few awards and so did the 2003
2006 Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Resieling
Moon Dog Acre
Moon Dog Acre Sav Blanc
Wisdom Creek Shiraz
Both of these were outstanding and easily available in the US. Interesting enough they say easerth australia on the bottle for marketing purposes, but they are actually in Adelaide Hills.
Mclaren Vale
Wirra Wirra:
Church Block
Shottesbrooke:
2006 Merlot
Hugo:
GrenacheShiraz Blend
We were able to try a lot of wine at this place and even some 12 year old bottles. The reserve wines from here were great! Any reserve from this place would be great and only gets better with time.
Penny Hill:
(home of whoop whoop)
Black Hen
School Block (I am not sure who makes this but we had at a restaurant and it was great!)
Clare Valley
Jeannert:
Chardonnay
Shiraz
Cowboys and Indians
(We are friends with the owner's sister and get to sample these often. We enjoy them all.)
Pikes:
Reiseling
Sauvagion Blanc
Seven Hill:
This is a beautiful winery started by the Jesuits. A Jesuit brother still oversees production today.
All their winese were good, but the area is best known for it's Reislings and Shiraz.
Coonawarra
This area is known for it's reds.
Balnaves:
Shiraz/Cab Sav Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon
(These will also taste better with age)
Rymill:
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Bowen Estate:
2003 Shiraz
Zema Estate:
2004 Shiraz
Wynns Coonawarra Estate:
2005 Cabernet Shiraz Merlot blend
Hollick:
2004 Wrattonbully Shiraz
2005 Sparkling Merlot (This was great and the best sparkling shiraz we have had so far, great for brunch!)
Barossa:
Eden Valley (A place to taste many small wineries offerings)
Sorby Adams: Sauvignon Blanc
Torzi-Matthew: vintners 2005 Frost Dodger Shiraz
St Hallet
Any Available
Shiraz
Sparkling Red
Peter Lehman:
This is a large winery and should be easy to find in the states. They have great labels as well. The wine is good, but not my favorite.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Whistler: (Our friends enjoyed all their wines)
Reisling
Vinecrest:
2003 Merlot
2006 Semillon
Langmeil
2005 Sparkling Ondenc Cuvee
2007 Viogner
2006 Bella Rouge Cab Sav (a great summer red as it is easy drinking)
2006 Shiraz Viogner "Hangin' Snakes"
For those with expensive tastes:
2004 Shiraz "The Freedom"
2005 Jackman's Cab Sav
Bethany:
Steinbuch
Semillion
Riesling
Late Harvest Riesling
Cab Merlot
Shiraz Cab
Gibson:
2006 Loose End Rose
2005 Loose End Grenache Shiraz Merlot
2005 Loose End Shiraz
2004 Gibson Isabelle Blend
2005 Gibson Barossavale Wilfreda Blend
2004 Gibson Barossa Vale Shiraz
NV Loose End Sparkling MSM
This list is not comprehensive, nor is a list of the best wines of Australia. We are learning about wine and the production process and our understanding is improving. If you can find any of these and try them let us know what you think.
Kim and Patrick's Travel Adventures
