Adelaide Hills is an Australian geographical indication for wine made from grapes grown in a specific area of the Adelaide Hills east of Adelaide in South Australia.
Extent and appellation The Adelaide Hills wine region covers an area extending along the Mount Lofty Ranges from near Mount Pleasant in the north to Mount Compass at its southern extent. The term 'Adelaide Hills' was registered as an AGI on 9 February 1998.
Grapes and wine As of 2014, the most common plantings in the Adelaide Hills wine region within a total planted area of was reported as being Sauvignon Blanc () followed by Chardonnay (), Pinot Noir () and Pinot Gris (). Alternatively, red wine varietals account for of plantings while white wines varietals account for of plantings.PGIBSA, 2014, page 27
The 2014 vintage is reported as consisting of red grapes crushed valued at A$8,196,142 and white grapes crushed valued at $14,777,631.PGIBSA, 2014, page 25
See also
Lenswood wine sub-region Piccadilly Valley wine sub-region Wine in Australia South Australian food and drink Economy of South Australia
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References
External links Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc. webpage Adelaide Hills Wine Region official tourism webpage