Wine regions Australia - Southern Fleurieu

Southern Fleurieu Peninsula   South Australia

With its close proximity to both Adelaide and the coast, the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula region is strategically positioned. Well made and well priced wines provide the perfect accompaniment to the local cuisine.

This region at the southern end of the Fleurieu Peninsula is only 30 minutes drive south of Adelaide. It is gentle, undulating coastal country growing vines in both sandy loam and gravelly ironstone.

The climate is Mediterranean with cooling winds coming from both the west and south.

The peninsula was established as an important wheat and dairy area with some viticulture being practiced before the end of the 19th century. Today there is are a number of boutique wineries and vineyards with cellar doors.

A range of grape varieties are grown which include Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Shiraz.

Tourism is rife in the region with excellent local produce, restaurants and accommodation. The coastline is a prime whale watching area and Victor Harbour hosts the Fleurieu Food, Wine and Flora Festival.

Harvest time: mid March to early April

Sites with more information:

• South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula
• Fleurieu Food