Padthaway wine region is a
wine zone region located in the south east of
South Australia
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immediately adjoining a section of the
Riddoch Highway
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including the town of
Padthaway. The region received
appellation
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as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 1999.
Extent and appellation
The Padthaway wine region extends from
Naracoorte in a north westerly direction along the Riddoch Highway passing through Padthaway for a distance of about and ceasing when the Riddoch Highway turns north towards
Bordertown.
[ The term ‘Padthaway’ was registered as an AGI on 29 November 1999.]
Grapes and wine
As of 2014, the most common plantings in the Padthaway wine region within a total planted area of was reported as being Shiraz
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() followed by Chardonnay
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(), Cabernet Sauvignon
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() and Riesling
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(). Alternatively, red wine varietals account for of plantings while white wines varietals account for of plantings.[PGIBSA, 2014, page 84]
The total 2014 vintage is reported as consisting of of crushed red grapes valued at A$12,413,533 and of crushed white grapes valued at A$8,310,841.[PGIBSA, 2014, page 83] As of 2014, the region is reported as having eight wineries and as of 2008, it had 31 growers.[
]
See also
*South Australian wine
The South Australian wine industry is responsible for more than half the production of all Australian wine. South Australia has a vast diversity in geography and climate which allows the state to be able to produce a range of grape varieties&ndas ...
Citations and references
Citations
References
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External links
Padthaway Grape Growers Association
Padthaway Wine Region official tourism webpage
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Wine regions of South Australia
Limestone Coast