Located some 300km south east of Adelaide, Padthaway is building a reputation as one of the up-and-coming regions in Australia. Fruit sourced from this region is traditionally richly flavoured, producing wines of great colour and structure. The region is also earning a reputation for its Chardonnay.
Main varieties:
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir
New Varieties to watch for:
Viognier, Sangiovese
Harvest Period:
Early March - late April / early May
Location:
36°37'S, 140°28'E
Annual Rainfall:
530mm
Mean January temp:
20.4°C
Sunshine hours per day:
8.2
Soil types:
Drained terra rossa soil varying from sandy loam to red clay over limestone
Area under vine:
3240HA

South Australian Wine Region


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Vineyard Key Milestones

In 1851, Scottish immigrant Robert Lawson established Padthaway Station.

The potential to grow grapes in the region was recognised by official reports in the late 1940s.

As red wine sales increased, so did the need for vineyards and in 1963 Seppelt planted its first experimental vineyard in the region. With commercial plantings in 1964.

Hardy's and Lindemans entered the region in 1968.

The region gained a reputation as a white wine producing area and in the mid 1980s as a premium Chardonnay producer.

Today the region is known as a producer of premium Shiraz.

 

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