South Australia Wine

South Australia is the strong arm of the Australia wine industry, where the majority of the country’s wines are produced. Some of the biggest labels originate from this state, from the mass-produced tables wines to rare, highly prized cult bottlings such as Penfolds, Grant Burge and Henschke Hill of Grace. And in a vast range of styles from sparkling to sweet. Due to a successful quarantine against Phylloxera, which hit the east of the country and otherwise devastated Europe, South Australia can boast some of the oldest original vines in the world.

The pride of the region is Shiraz, the signature grape brought over from the Rhone that thrives in many of the area’s microclimates. But each region has its own variation in terroir and weather system, lending to diverse styles and grape-growing trends from the warm, bold, red-driven Barossa and Coonawarra regions to cooler climate, white-producing Clare and Eden valleys.
The regions of South Australia state are:

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Varietals Produced in South Australia View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

Subregions of South Australia

  • Mclaren Vale

    John Reynell planted grapes at Reynella in 1838 and later employed a young labourer named Thomas ...

  • Barossa

    Barossa is a state famous for its production of Shiraz, the signature grape of Australia, and i...

  • Clare Valley ; Mclaren Vale

Popular Wineries in South Australia View all

  • McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd

    McWilliam's Wines is Australia's Most Awarded Winery, with six generations and more than 130 year...

  • The Colonial Estate

    World’s End is the culmination of over 15 years of winemaking in Saint Emilion, Bordeaux and the ...

  • Bird in Hand

    In 1997, an unassuming young viticulturalist and winemaker, Andrew Nugent, chanced his arm in the...

  • Jacob's Creek

    In 1847, a young Bavarian immigrant called Johann Gramp missed the wine he used to drink in hi...

  • Robert Oatley Vineyards

    The Robert Oatley Vineyards winery is the Mudgee region’s largest and most technologically adv...

  • St Hallett Wines

    St Hallet focuses on crafting full-flavoured , textured wines entirely from Barossa fruit.

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South Australia on Snooth

  • McGuigan Bin Series Limestone Coast Merlot No. 3000 2010

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    An easy drinking wine with enough structure and complexity to keep me entertained (granted, this is not difficult). A really striking dark purple color, with notes of blackberry and plum and a hint of pepper/spice. This wine seemed a bit hot; it is 14%. Medium bodied and more of the same on the palate with light toasty notes (thank you for not h... Read More

    Wine review by JenniferT


  • Gumdale Merlot 2008

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    A nice soft, mellow Australian merlot. Rally fruitty and definitely taste the vanilla oak that compliments it. Read More

    Wine review by Dezired86


  • Angove Nine Vines Moscato 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by annecara


  • Jim Barry Shiraz Clare Valley the Lodge Hill 2010

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    Acidic little beast...With that many awards on the side of the bottle, I was hoping it would be better blended. Disappointing. With a little time breathing, it became more tolerable, preventing it from being poured down the drain, Read More

    Wine review by connie7899


  • Shiraz 1998

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    Very good! Read More

    Wine review by DJBWinelover66


  • Wolf Blass South Eastern Australia Cabernet Merlot 2012

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    No written review

    Wine review by carriehusy


  • Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2010

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    Very refreshing wine tasting of lemons and lime. It has Stoney and herbal notes. Soft finish with good acidity to keep the wine refreshing. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Cave de Tain put some photos of the first berries of 2013 on vines on the hill ... ... Already starting!Back in South Australia, the 2013 vintage is already over . Read More

    Forum post in the topic 2013 Growing Season


  • Hardys Whisker's Blake Port

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    No written review

    Wine review by dpapenbrock


  • 2 Up Shiraz 2010

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    Well blended fruit forward shiraz. A hint of dryness on the finish, but the next sip of the fruit bomb made that dissipate. Great for price point. Read More

    Wine review by connie7899


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  • I am a South Aussie and Adelaide is a great wine destination, Barossa Valley is 1 hour drive, Clare Valley is a 1.5 hr drive, McLaren Vale is 45 minute Drive, Coonawarra is 4 hour drive and Adelaide Hills is literally a suburb.

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