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.
There are 6 regional wine funds and a statewide fund for grape growers, helping industry to be innovative, adopt best practice, and obtain necessary resources.
Communication between grain producers, local government, and the grape and wine industry can reduce risks of smoke taint in grape harvests during scheduled burn offs.
The Government of South Australia’s NOLO Alcohol Program supports the University of Adelaide in establishing a world first trial-scale research facility.
SARDI's irrigated crops research provides scientific input for national programs that produce grapes for our premium Australian wines.
Read the Acts that keep SA free from phylloxera, establish industry funds, and set terms of payment for wine grapes.
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 ().
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.
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 moreContact
Matthew Palmer – General Manager, Industry Partnerships and Intelligence
matthew.palmer@sa.gov.au