Riverina spreads across the flat southwestern plains of New South Wales, centred on Griffith. It has a low-rainfall inland growing environment and variable alluvial soils, with sands and gravels embedded in clay. Chardonnay, Shiraz, Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon are the main varieties. Oak ageing can change the flavour and weight of Riverina Chardonnay. Riverina is described as New South Wales' largest wine-producing region.
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- Canberra DistrictNo producers listed yetCanberra District has warm, dry days and cold summer nights. Most of its vineyards are in New South Wales. Shiraz commonly shows spice, black cherry and liquorice, while Riesling is often crisp and dry and can develop toasty complexity.
- Central Ranges1 producerCentral Ranges is an Australian geographical indication in New South Wales. Cowra, within its wine zone, is associated with warm days and cool nights that support ripening.
- Hunter Valley4 producersWarm and humid Hunter Valley is home to Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Verdelho. Its Semillon is picked early for low alcohol and can develop lemon-curd and toasty complexity in bottle. Rain sometimes arrives during harvest.