The Adelaide Hills district is a relatively young cool climate region, producing small quantities of very high quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The cool growing conditions and high altitude aspect of the vineyards produce wines of great elegance and delicacy. The Hills are only 20 minutes drive from the centre of Adelaide.
Main varieties:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
New Varieties to watch for:
Pinot Gris, Viognier
Harvest Period:
: Late March to early May, occasionally earlier
Location:
35°7'S, 138°36'E
Annual Rainfall:
1120mm
Mean January temp:
19.1°C
Sunshine hours per day:
8.5

South Australian Wine Region


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Vineyard Key Milestones

The first serious vineyard development in the Hills began in the early 1980s with producers of the calibre of Petaluma, Tim Knappstein, Henschke and Shaw and Smith establishing vineyards and wineries.

 

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