Perambulations through South Australia and its vinous regions
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWCGN) consists of major global cities that all share a key asset: their internationally renowned wine regions. It is the only such network to encompass the Old and New Worlds of wine, and aims to encourage travel, education and business exchanges among the prestigious wine regions, including the likes of Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Porto and Mendoza. The 10 th and most recent city to join this exclusive membership is Adelaide, with its renowned wine regions in South Australia.
Five times the size of the United Kingdom, this southern state contains 18 distinct wine regions including the Barossa, Coonawarra and McClaren Vale, spanning warm and cool-ripening conditions, and a variety of climates that is almost unmatched except for a few other regions in the world. It is planted with a diverse collection of grapes, from Chardonnay to some very tasty surprises like Italian grapes more commonly found in the Le Marche region, also growing off some of the oldest vines in the world as they were not subjected to phylloxera, the pest that wiped out most of France’s wine production in the 19 th century. This combination of mature vines and a large variety of grape varietals give its wines a broad appeal… and that is a good thing indeed.
GORGEOUS COONAWARRA
The Limestone Coast offers beautiful landscapes, historical tours, aqua sports and even a volcano walk. But with six distinct winegrowing regions, it would be a shame not to take advantage of a tipple or two.
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