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Riverland

The Riverland is Australia's largest wine-producing region by volume, located along the Murray River in South Australia about 250km northeast of Adelaide. It has a hot, continental climate with low rainfall, making irrigation from the Murray River essential for viticulture. While historically known for bulk wine production, the region primarily grows heat-tolerant varieties including Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, with increasing focus on Mediterranean varieties like Vermentino, Fiano, and Tempranillo that are well-suited to the warm climate.

Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Type
wine
Wines
1

Wines from Riverland

Riverland (1)

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Delinquente Weeping Juan

Delinquente Wine Co

White

Delinquente Wine Co. is at the forefront of Australia's new wave – young winemakers challenging conventions and working with alternative varieties perfectly suited to the country's warm climate. Weeping Juan showcases Petit Manseng, a grape from Southwest France that thrives in Riverland's heat while maintaining crucial acidity and developing intense flavor at lower alcohol levels. What makes this wine particularly special is how it balances sweetness with refreshing acidity – it's technically off-dry but finishes clean and vibrant rather than cloying. The quirky name and eye-catching label (featuring artwork by local artist Ankles) reflect the playful, boundary-pushing approach of winemaker Con-Greg Grigoriou. This is the perfect bottle for those looking to venture beyond mainstream varieties and experience Australia's exciting wine evolution. It also happens to be a fantastic option for spicy Asian cuisines that can overwhelm conventional dry whites – the touch of sweetness tames the heat while the acidity keeps everything fresh.