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22 pin-worthy · 5 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Clare Valley.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Pikes

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

O'Leary Walker

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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03 · ICONIC

Taylors / Wakefield

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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04 · ICONIC

Jim Barry

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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05 · ICONIC

Grosset

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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06 · ICONIC

Kilikanoon

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Some Young Punks

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Adelina

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Kirrihill

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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10 · ICONIC

Mount Horrocks

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Tim Adams

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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12 · OUTSTANDING

Clos Clare

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Pearson Vineyards

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Even Keel

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Koerner

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Skillogalee

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Clare Wine Co

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Barletta

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Pauletts

Cited by Decanter · Wine Enthusiast

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Waninga

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Stephen John

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vivino

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22 · OUTSTANDING

Gaelic Cemetery

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vivino

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All wineries in Clare Valley
The Clare Valley reading

Clare Valley grows Riesling and Cabernet with the precision of someone who knows exactly what limestone soil can do—sharp, structured whites that age for decades and reds that taste of earth before fruit.

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Region DNA

The character of Clare Valley

Based on 815 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Clare Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
12
80–89 Great
66
70–79 Good
20
<70 Other
2

Based on 100 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitCitrus fruitOakRed fruitTree fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Australian Riesling
230
Australian Clare Valley Shiraz
223
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
146
Australian Red Blend
67
Australian Bordeaux Blend
66
Australian Chardonnay
63
Australian Cabernet - Shiraz
48
South Australia Shiraz
42

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah434Cabernet Sauvignon280Riesling263Grenache97Malbec81Chardonnay79Merlot59Pinot Noir46Sauvignon Blanc45Sangiovese40

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Clare Valley

Pikes

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About Clare Valley

Clare Valley is a wine region in Australia, home to 202 producers tracked on Femente, 12 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling, producing Australian Riesling and Australian Clare Valley Shiraz wines with notes of Black fruit, Citrus fruit, and Oak.

Clare Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Clare Valley?
The most planted varieties in Clare Valley are Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Grenache, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Clare Valley known for?
Clare Valley is known for Australian Riesling, Australian Clare Valley Shiraz, and Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Black fruit, Citrus fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Clare Valley?
Femente tracks 202 producers in Clare Valley, of which 12 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Clare Valley?
Clare Valley is a wine region in Australia.

Clare Valley

Clare Valley grows Riesling and Cabernet with the precision of someone who knows exactly what limestone soil can do—sharp, structured whites that age for decades and reds that taste of earth before fruit.

Producers in Clare Valley

Wineries in Clare Valley

Restaurants in Clare Valley

Restaurants in Clare Valley