Coonawarra
Coonawarra's famous cigar-shaped strip of terra rossa soil over limestone produces Australia's most classic, minty, blackcurrant Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, maritime |
| Geography | Ribbon of terra rossa (red clay) over limestone in the far south |
| Key appellations | Coonawarra GI |
| Main grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot |
| Famous for | Terra rossa soil, Classic Cabernet, Mint & blackcurrant |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Coonawarra
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
Merlot
Merlot is France's most planted red grape and the plush partner to Cabernet in Bordeaux blends, especially on …
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