The regions of Australia
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01New South Wales6 producersNew South Wales is an Australian state with vineyards on the coast, inland plains and in alpine country. Its wine history began with plantings at Sydney Cove in 1788. Hunter Valley is known for white wines made from Semillon, while Riverina, Central Ranges and Canberra District have different inland growing conditions.
- 02Other producers7 producersThese producers are in Australia, with no more specific region shown.
- 03QueenslandNo producers listed yetThe Australian state of Queensland has two recognised wine regions: Granite Belt and South Burnett. Granite Belt centres on Stanthorpe, southwest of Brisbane, with vineyards reaching above 1000 metres in a subtropical climate. Growers make red wines from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and whites from Chardonnay, Verdelho and Viognier.
- 04South Australia33 producersSouth Australia is an Australian state with wine regions ranging from warm Barossa Valley to the cooler Adelaide Hills. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache are important red grapes. Clare Valley and Eden Valley are known for white wines made from Riesling, while Coonawarra is closely associated with Cabernet Sauvignon.
- 05Tasmania3 producersTasmania is an Australian island state with a cool maritime climate. Vineyards lie mainly in the north and south, with an East Coast stretch from St Helens to Richmond. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are used for both still and sparkling wines, while Riesling is made in dry, sweet and sparkling styles.
- 06Victoria19 producersVictoria is a state in the southeastern corner of mainland Australia. Warmer northern and western vineyards and cooler areas elsewhere support a broad range of wines: sparkling, white, red and fortified. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Shiraz are all grown, so the region named alongside Victoria helps explain a bottle's origin.
- 07Western Australia4 producersWinegrowing in the Australian state of Western Australia is concentrated in its southwest and Great Southern areas. Margaret River has a maritime climate and makes Cabernet Sauvignon reds, Chardonnay whites and fresh Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends. Great Southern has five subregions, from coastal Albany and Denmark to more inland sites, and grows Riesling, Shiraz and other grapes.