Wine

South Australia accounts for almost 80% of Australia's premium wine, produced from some of the oldest vines in the world.

We dominate the Australian wine industry with just under half of all Australian vineyards situated in South Australia.

Our capital city, Adelaide, has joined an exclusive group of Great Wine Capitals – an internationally renowned network which will strengthen our global reputation for premium food and wine tourism.

In 2021–22, South Australia's wine industry generated $2.4 billion in revenue.

Wine sector support

Development of South Australia's wine sector is supported by:

World renowned

With over 700 wineries, our state produces some of the most famous premium wines in the world.

South Australia exports its premium wines to more than 100 countries, including major markets such as:

  • United Kingdom
  • China
  • United States of America
  • Canada.

Quality assured

South Australia’s reputation for excellent quality-assurance mean consumers and investors can be confident our wine is:

  • high quality
  • clean
  • safe.

Rigorous biosecurity measures and strict safety standards protect our food and wine industries. As a result, South Australia is one of the few places in the world that is free of the vine-destroying pest phylloxera.

Food and wine scorecard

Industry trends and predictions are detailed in our Food and Wine Scorecards.

Page last reviewed: 20 Jul 2016

 


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