Further Information

Our major wine regions have strong market awareness and quality reputations, and combined claim the dominant share of national grape and wine production in Australia.

South Australia is also a centre of wine innovation and knowledge. Many large wine corporations have their production bases in the state, and so do the national wine industry organisations, wine education and Research & Development institutions.

 

Facts South Australia has:

• 43% of Australia's vineyard area
• 49% of Australia's wine production
• 60% of Australia's wine exports
• 50% of Australia's exports to the UK
• 25% of Australia's wineries
• A Mediterranean climate with warm/hot summers and cool, wet winters.
• A large proportion of Australia's oldest vineyards

 

For more information on South Australian wine regions please click here.