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26 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Limestone Coast.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Mt. Monster

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Katnook

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Balnaves

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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04 · ICONIC

Wynns

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Leconfield

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Bowen Estate

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Parker Coonawarra Estate

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Mak

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Stonehaven

Cited by Decanter · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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10 · OUTSTANDING

St Mary's

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Browns of Padthaway - Glendon Park

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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12 · OUTSTANDING

Norfolk Rise

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Smith & Hooper

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Rymill

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Reschke

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Heathfield Ridge

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Riddoch

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Karatta Wines

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Di Giorgio Family

Cited by Decanter · Wine Spectator

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Ralph Fowler

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Eight at the Gate

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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22 · OUTSTANDING

School House

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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23 · OUTSTANDING

Cape Jaffa

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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24 · OUTSTANDING

Holme

Cited by Wine Spectator · Vinous

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25 · OUTSTANDING

Raïdis Estate

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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26 · OUTSTANDING

Laira

Cited by Wine Spectator · Vivino

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All wineries in Limestone Coast
The Limestone Coast reading

Limestone Coast reds grip with cool-climate tannin and dark fruit precision, while the region's producers wrestle between restrained elegance and riper, more voluptuous expression.

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Region DNA

The character of Limestone Coast

Based on 695 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Limestone Coast
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
5
80–89 Great
47
70–79 Good
24
<70 Other
4

Based on 80 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitOakRed fruitTree fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
191
South Australia Shiraz
168
Australian Chardonnay
95
Australian Merlot
54
Australian Cabernet - Shiraz
52
Australian Sauvignon Blanc
42
Australian Bordeaux Blend
39
Australian Pinot Gris
37

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah359Cabernet Sauvignon306Chardonnay123Merlot109Sauvignon Blanc63Pinot Noir63Sémillon38Pinot Gris32Riesling28Viognier25

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 Limestone Coast

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About Limestone Coast

Limestone Coast is a wine region in Australia, home to 182 producers tracked on Femente, 5 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, producing Australian Cabernet Sauvignon and South Australia Shiraz wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit. It takes in Padthaway, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, and Mount Gambier.

Limestone Coast — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Limestone Coast?
The most planted varieties in Limestone Coast are Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Limestone Coast known for?
Limestone Coast is known for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia Shiraz, and Australian Chardonnay wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Limestone Coast?
Femente tracks 182 producers in Limestone Coast, of which 5 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Limestone Coast?
Limestone Coast is a wine region in Australia, taking in Padthaway, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, and Robe.

Limestone Coast

Limestone Coast reds grip with cool-climate tannin and dark fruit precision, while the region's producers wrestle between restrained elegance and riper, more voluptuous expression.

Producers in Limestone Coast

Wineries in Limestone Coast

Restaurants in Limestone Coast

Restaurants in Limestone Coast