Grape and wine

Supporting grape and wine industries

We work with businesses and the community to help secure South Australia's reputation as a producer of premium wine.

This includes seeking opportunities for industry development and responding to the increasing global demand for wine in a modern marketplace.

About grapes and wine

South Australia accounts for almost 80% of the nation's premium wine, produced from some of the oldest vines in the world. We dominate the wine industry with over 700 wineries, which represent just under half of the country's vineyards.

Our capital city, Adelaide, is internationally renowned as Australia's home of gourmet food and wine tourism.

In 2022–23 our wine industry generated $1.9 billion in revenue for South Australia – learn more in the wine toolkit.

Advice for industry

Learn about services and avenues to support primary producers during the challenging market conditions impacting SA's wine sector – download the Assistance Guide for Grape Growers and Winemakers (PDF 1.9 MB).

See the resources for managing spring frost damage, outlining key factors to consider for:

  • deciding what action to take after a frost
  • mitigating against frosts.

A great wine capital of the world

Adelaide has joined an exclusive group of Great Wine Capitals, marking our place as a global leading wine producer.

Discover our many wine regions and read the latest news, awards, blog, and industry benefits, as a member of the prestigious wine network.

Find out more

Contact

Caitlin Davies – Senior Industry Partnerships Adviser

caitlin.davies@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 12 Jul 2016

 


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