These days South Australia is the dominant force in wine production in Australia. With regions such as the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Mclaren Vale and Coonawarra known the world wide it is no wonder why many of the countrys top wines come from here. More areas in SA have been developed in more modern times like the Limestone Coast and Adelaide Hills producing modern, bold and full bodied reds in a similair vein to that of the well developed areas of old. Brands that need no introduction like Penfolds, Peter Lehmann, Shaw and Smith, Hardys Reynella, Yalumba, Wendouree are just a small sample of the many exceptional wine producers in SA.
South Australia's most diverse and accessible region. Renowned for great food, fine wines, world-class attractions, quality accommodation and stunning scenery.
Apart from the natural beauty, there's the wine and food. Take a drive and collect wine, cheeses, oysters and lobsters and indulge on a secluded beach.
The Limestone Coast is a culinary delight, and the relaxed, friendly lifestyle ensures plenty of time to savour the region's sensational food and wine.
In its relatively short life, Mount Benson has gained a reputation for producing fruit of distinctive character, with small growers and syndicates being joined by major local and overseas companies.
Located just 60 kilometres north of its famous cousin Coonawarra, the Padthaway wine region shares the same "red gold" terra rossa soil but is significantly warmer and has a different character.
Great coastal views and lush landscapes await you in the Southern Fleurieu wine region, where the first vines were planted in the late 1800s but official regional status wasn't granted until 2001.
Wrattonbully comes from an Aboriginal word meaning 'a place of rising smoke signals', and the signals today are very promising. What began as a sheep station in the 1940s is now one of the hottest properties in Australian winemaking.
