Pull up a stool in South Australia and sample the sweet labour of vintages past. Almost all of South Australia is 'wine country' and it's our culture to celebrate the rich history of world-class winemaking. From McLaren Vale, Barossa and Clare Valley wine, the production of wine in all 18 South Australian regions has earned us the title of Great Wine Capital of Australia.
South Australia, the Great Wine Capital of Australia
South Australia's Unique Cellar Doors
Sip wine in a double decker bus or perched in a giant Rubik's cube. Discover hidden gems down dusty roads, pull up a pew in a reimagined church or drink in the view at an architectural marvel. These are South Australia's most unique cellar doors.
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South Australia's Wine Touring Experiences
Unearth South Australia's cellar doors and wineries on one of the best wine tours in Adelaide. From luxury wine touring to helicopter wine tours, winery bus tours and vineyard tours, discover the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and beyond.
Wine Regions
From hillside vineyards growing world-famous cool climate whites in the Adelaide Hills to the lower fertile country of Connawarra's terra rossa, or the lush flood plains of Langhorne Creek and Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale, discover South Australia's wine regions.
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McLaren Vale Wine
Just a 45-minute drive south of Adelaide, Mclaren Vale boasts more than 80 wineries on the doorstep of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s stunning coastline and sandy beaches.
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Barossa Wine
The Barossa is home to more than 150 wineries, 6th generation winemakers and the world's oldest, continuously producing Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines.
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Adelaide Hills Wine
The verdant valleys and changing seasons of the Adelaide Hills yield some of the world's most sought-after cool climate wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Clare Valley Wine
Five-star wineries are scattered throughout the Clare Valley; its signature wine, Riesling, is among the world’s best. More than 50 cellar doors between the towns of Auburn and Clare, along a stunning 40km corridor.
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Coonawarra Wine
The Coonawarra is South Australia's red centre and produces world renowned Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Explore more than 20 cellar doors including Brand's Laira, Penley Estate and Wynn's Estate.
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Eden Valley Wine
Flanked by the Barossa and Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley is a boutique wine region where hillsides are contoured with vineyards and a handful of cellar doors sit nestled in the valleys.
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Langhorne Creek Wine
Home to the oldest recorded Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world and fifth-generation winemaking families, the fertile flood plains of Langhorne Creek produce some of South Australia's most premium wine grapes.
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Riverland Wine
With vines stretching from the sprawling banks of the Murray River to the edges of the outback, the Riverland is the largest grape growing region in South Australia, home to Banrock Station, Angove Family Winemakers and Salena Estate.