Category Archives: Australia

Wine regions of Australia: New South Wales

New South Wales, a wine region on the southeast coast of Australia Looking for the oldest wine region in Australia? Well, the official answer is New South Wales. It was established back in 1780 when convict James Busby returned from a trip to France with his own batch of cuttings and established the first commercial vineyard on Australian soil. The most populous state in Australia, needless to say New South Wales has a lot to offer wine drinkers of all stripes, though its most popular regions are easily the Hunter Valley—an acclaimed spot for premium Semillon—and Mudgee, where you’ll find… Read more

Wine regions of Australia: Victoria

Location / geography When you’re visiting the wine regions of Victoria, Australia, here’s what you need to know about location. The state of Victoria is Australia’s second smallest state after Tasmania. It is located in the south-east of the country and borders New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west. The state of South Australia is directly to the west of Victoria. The ocean forms Victoria’s southern and eastern borders. Grapes Victoria’s climate offers an opportunity to experiment with other grape varieties that don’t grow well in cooler climates, such as sauvignon blanc and shiraz. Its… Read more

Wine regions of Australia: South Australia

South Australia is one of the six states and two mainland territories of Australia. The state is home to the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and McLaren Vale wine regions, as well as Adelaide Hills. At 984,377 square miles (2.5 million square kilometers), South Australia is the fifth largest state in Australia. It’s also home to about 1.7 million people; 95% live in the capital city of Adelaide and its surrounding area. Founded by Colonel William Light in 1836, Adelaide was named after Queen Adelaide of England. In addition to its acclaimed wines, South Australia produces a variety of other goods including… Read more