Wine toolkit
South Australia is indisputably Australia’s wine state and is a proud member of the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network – an exclusive group of 12 internationally renowned wine regions, including Bordeaux and the Napa Valley.
South Australia produces 80% of Australia’s premium and 50% of all bottled wine and in 2023–24 exported more than 394 million litres of wine overseas – worth $1.55 billion. At any one time South Australia has nearly a billion bottles of wine on tables and in cellars around the world with the state’s name on them
Our state’s 18 picturesque wine regions have some of the world’s oldest vines, thanks to rigorous biosecurity measures which have kept the state free from the vine ravaging pest phylloxera
In 2023–24, South Australia’s wine industry generated $1.81 billion in revenue.
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Infographic
This infographic provides a visual representation of key information on the wine sector including:
- major export products
- major export markets
- figures and statistics on production amounts and values
- sector credentials and attributes.
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Transcript
Transcript
[Text] The Department of Primary Industries and Regions acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the State's first people and nations.
We recognise Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters. We pay our respects to Aboriginal cultures and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
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[Narrator] South Australia is indisputably Australia's wine state.
Adelaide and our state's 18 picturesque wine regions are a proud member of the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network, which formerly recognises South Australia as one of the top wine producers in the world.
We're renowned for our premium wine and food experiences, both within our towns and cities and the regions.
Boasting a clean environment, diverse landscapes, rich soils, and unique regional micro-climates, South Australia has some of the world's oldest vines.
And thanks to rigorous biosecurity measures, the state has been kept free of the vine-ravaging pest, phylloxera.
Celebrated throughout the world for the quality, personality, and diversity of our wines, South Australia has a proud winemaking heritage, as well as a reputation as a leader, moderniser and innovator.
Our winemaking history has been enhanced by embracing modern winemaking techniques and a commitment to environmental sustainability and purity to preserve the industry for future generations.
Innovation is supported through Adelaide being the location for Australia's leading viticultural and immunological education, research, and development institutions.
South Australia is home to many of Australia's most prestigious wine brands in addition to new and emerging wine labels, which are attracting significant acclaim around the world.
Wine is central to South Australia's story.
It's part of our culture and a source of immense local pride.
A story we're sharing with the world.
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Government of South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Reports
These reports provide detailed information on the wine sector, its annual performance and current investment opportunities:
- South Australian Wine Story
- View the latest Industry scorecards.
