South Australia

The "historic heart of Australian wine."

Key varieties: Shiraz (syrah), cabernet sauvignon, grenache, riesling

"South Australia is a very important wine producing state responsible for almost 50% of Australia’s annual production. It is also home to some of the most famous regions, historic estates and the oldest vines in the country. 

Straddling the centre of Australia, South Australia produces the majority of the nation’s wine. The State also boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. The venerable old vines found in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills, through their isolation, survived the great phylloxera plagues that wiped out the vines of North America, Europe and Australia’s eastern vineyards. 

Quarantine restrictions were introduced that saved South Australia’s vines from phylloxera and ensured the State retained its grape growing status. 

There is a multitude of different soil types and local mitigating influences such as altitude and cooling ocean breezes that allow for a wide range of wine styles and qualities. South Australia also has a diverse range of regions from the relatively warm temperate climate of the Barossa Valley; to the maritime precincts of McLaren Vale, the Fleurieu Peninsula's Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek and Southern Fleurieu; the cooler Adelaide Hills region and the hot climate of the Riverland region on the Murray River. " - Wine Australia

Map courtesy : James Halliday’s Wine Atlas of Australia (Hardie Grant Books 2008)

  • Leo Buring Leonay Mature Release Riesling 2017

    Leo Buring Leonay Mature Release Riesling 2017

    Region: SA- Eden Valley

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      "Enchantingly ripe on the nose with evolved aromas of ripe lemon, freshly struck match, tropical fruit and Oriental spice. The palate is gorgeously layered with masterful lingering flavours of juicy mango, succulent kiwi fruit and perky peach...

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  • Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2017

    Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2017

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

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      "Supple, soft red, luscious in red and black forest berry fruit characters, some mellow nougat like caress, a bit of milk chocolate and ribbons of fine, lacy tannin lending some form. Not much to add, it’s really pleasing to drink, warming,...

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  • Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2017

    Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2017

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
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      "When the 28-year-old vines mature further, this two-barrel, single-plot rarity from older cuttings is destined for Hill of Grace. From the same site, it has familial flavours of darker berry and currant, tobacco pouch, tea leaf and liquorice,...

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  • Henschke Hill of Grace 2017

    Henschke Hill of Grace 2017

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

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      "Muscular with great vitality and sensuality, Hill of Grace 2017 combines gravitas with grace. Supple swathes of fruit – blackberry with blueberry and red cherry – come scented with china ink, tinder bush, black pepper, star anise,...

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