Clare Valley GI

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Warm Continental
Notes: Cool afternoon breezes and the nights are cold.
Elevation Higher altitude (300-500m), so cooler
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red Syrah / Shiraz Grape South Eastern Australia notes: Widely planted here.
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White Riesling Grape Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Syrah (Shiraz) Wine Fragrant, powerfull and structured
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White Riesling Wine Very dry and refreshing with high acidity. Citrus and lime notes.



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