The Riverland is a beautiful region of South Australia, located a comfortable 2½ hour drive north east of Adelaide. A mecca for wildlife, the Riverland is often described as a nature lover’s delight. It is home to some of the most distinctive wildlife and is often referred to as a bird lover’s paradise.
Blessed with vast open spaces, the Riverland enjoys a consistent Mediterranean climate and an enviable lifestyle (Riverland residents know how lucky they are!). Long days of sunshine (more hours of sunshine per year than the Gold Coast) results in sun kissed grapes and reliable and sustainable growing conditions. Woven around the River Murray, ensuring sensitivity to, and embracing the region's natural rugged landscape and wild life, Riverland Wine is one of Australia’s youngest and most dynamic and innovative wine regions, that offers a diverse, adaptable and delectable wine experience like no other.
The Riverland wine region is a wine powerhouse. It accounts for more than 50% of South Australia’s total crush, up to 30% of Australia’s annual production, and represents a significant proportion of Australia’s exported wine. It is safe to say that chances are you’ve enjoyed wine from the Riverland.
Known for the production of award winning chardonnay, shiraz, merlot and cabernet varieties, the Riverland is rapidly gaining a reputation for unique and innovative varieties with Mediterranean influences, such as Vermentino and Montepulciano. Coupled with a commitment to world class infrastructure, the most advanced irrigation technology and precision wine making practices, the region continues to produce innovative and beautiful wine on a grand and professional scale that has made Riverland wine Australia’s most popular wine.
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