Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills' cool elevation produces aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, elegant Chardonnay, fine Pinot Noir and peppery, cool-climate Shiraz, along with a celebrated sparkling-wine culture.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, elevated |
| Geography | Cool elevated country east of Adelaide |
| Key appellations | Adelaide Hills GI · Lenswood · Piccadilly Valley |
| Main grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah |
| Famous for | Sauvignon Blanc, Cool-climate elegance, Sparkling |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Adelaide Hills
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
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Wine travel
Visiting Adelaide Hills
German-influenced leafy towns, galleries and cellar doors make this an easy escape from Adelaide.
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