Wine regions Australia - Padthaway

Padthaway   South Australia

The plains of Padthaway produce wines of consistent quality and style. Although famously known as 'Chardonnay country', the region produces excellent of examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from old vine material.

The gently undulating country of Padthaway is neighbour to the famous Coonawarra. It has climatic similarities and a good slice of terra rossa, the famed soil of the Limestone Coast. The success of Coonawarra led viticulturalists to seek out similar ground. Back in 1944 the CSIRO had recommended the region for horticulture due to its rich soil and underground water supply. The climate is Mediterranean with coastal influences. This region is the preserve of the large wine companies. Seppelt first established vineyards in the region followed by BRL Hardy, Mildara Blass, Orlando Wyndham, and Southcorp. The vineyards here produce fruit for red and white table wine and sparkling wine for both cask and premium labels. The region is receiving special notice for its white table wine.

This is a very isolated region with not much in the way of visitor sights and delights, however, there is the historic Padthaway Estate which offers accommodation and a few wineries and vineyards with cellar doors so the visitor does not have to leave empty handed.

Harvest time: mid March to mid April

Sites with more information:

• Padthaway Wine Region
• Limestone Coast South Australia