Adelaide Plains wine region

Adelaide Plains wine region is a wine region located in South Australia immediately north of the capital city of Adelaide. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication in 2002 and as of 2014, it is represented by 11 wineries. It is part of the Mount Lofty Ranges zone.

This article is about the wine region in South Australia. For the plain, see Adelaide Plains.

Adelaide Plains
Wine region
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established2002
CountryAustralia
Part ofMount Lofty Ranges zone
Heat units1270
Precipitation (annual average)311 mm (12.2 in)
Size of planted vineyards646 ha (1,600 acres)
Grapes produced4,360 tonnes (4,290 long tons; 4,810 short tons)
Varietals producedShiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
No. of wineries11
CommentsData as of 2014
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