Wrattonbully

Wrattonbully is a wine region in South Australia's South East, between the Padthaway and Coonawarra regions, between the Riddoch Highway and the Victorian border.[7]

This article is about the wine region in South Australia. For the locality, see Wrattonbully, South Australia.

Wrattonbully
Wine region
Grapevines at Russet Ridge Winery near Naracoorte
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established2005[1]
CountryAustralia
Part ofLimestone Coast zone
Growing seasonOctober – April[2]
Climate region'I'
Heat units1421[3]
Precipitation (annual average)195 mm (7.7 in)[2]
Size of planted vineyards2,679 hectares (6,620 acres)[4]
Grapes produced17,845 tonnes (17,563 long tons; 19,671 short tons)[5]
Varietals producedShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay[5]
No. of wineries3[6]
CommentsClimate data: 2011, production: 2014

The Wrattonbully wine region lies over several ranges in the area surrounding Naracoorte, including the Naracoorte Range (also known as the Kanawinka escarpment). Wrattonbully is a region of ancient World Heritage-listed geology, which in more recent times has been chosen to establish a successful wine region due to its outstanding viticultural attributes.

The first vines for winegrapes were planted in the late 1960s; however it was in the 1990s that the excellent soils and elevated sites attracted many winemakers from surrounding areas.[6] The region now draws winemakers and the attention of wine connoisseurs from around the world. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the two main varieties grown, and Wrattonbully wines of these varieties are highly regarded for their complexity and elegance. Merlot and Chardonnay are also widely grown with great success - in fact the cool climate of the Wrattonbully wine region is proving suitable for many varieties.

See also

Citations and references

Citations
  1. "Wrattonbully". Australian Grape and Wine Authority. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  2. Longbottom et al, 2011, page 50
  3. Longbottom et al, 2011, page 62
  4. PGIBSA, 2014, page 102
  5. PGIBSA, 2014, page 101
  6. "Wrattonbully wineries". Wine Australia. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  7. Longbottom et al, 2011, page 20

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