Queensland

The 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.

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Queensland's two recognised wine geographical indications are Granite Belt and South Burnett. Granite Belt lies southwest of Brisbane around Stanthorpe. Vineyards above 800 metres, some reaching beyond 1000 metres, have cooler growing conditions within the subtropical climate. Its main grapes include Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Verdelho and Viognier also grown. Chardonnay comes in both oaked and unoaked styles. Cabernet Sauvignon can be dark and rich, with blackcurrant and dark-berry flavours, while Shiraz is often deeply coloured and full-flavoured.

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01Granite BeltNo producers listed yetSouthwest of Brisbane, the Granite Belt is centred on Stanthorpe. Its elevated vineyards grow on decomposed granite soils, with Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside Verdelho and Viognier.

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