In July 2016 Adelaide, South Australia joined the prestigious group of Great Wine Capitals an internationally renowned network which strengthen South Australia’s global reputation as a world leading wine producer.
South Australia is indisputably Australia’s wine state, producing 50% of all bottled wine and 80% of premium wine.
South Australia excels in producing premium wine, provides exceptional wine tourism and has some of the oldest vines in the world. Being a member of the Great Wine Capitals ensures these industries continue to grow.
Adelaide is the gateway to all 18 of South Australia’s regions from the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Riverland.
There are more than 200 cellar doors within an hour’s drive from Adelaide and a number of large wine companies have their production bases in South Australia.
Adelaide is also home to the National Wine Centre and all national wine industry representative and research bodies