Mount Benson
CULTIVATING FRESH IDEAS
Where the Limestone Coast meets the Southern Ocean, you’ll find the budding Mount Benson wine region. It’s home to innovative winemakers, sustainable vineyards and a clutch of welcoming cellar doors.
The peak of Mount Benson overlooks a rugged landscape dominated by forestry, grazing and a scattering of vineyards. The region’s wine scene is young, led by trailblazers rather than traditionalists who make elegant, prize-winning wines.
Take in the long stretches of sandy coastline as you sip a glass and sample local seafood or explore the region’s national parks and the popular seaside town of Robe.
Read on for more about Mount Benson.
31° 02’S
latitude
139° 47’E
longitude
541HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
Being so close to the ocean, this hilly region is relatively cool and temperate, with long, dry growing seasons that produce elegant yet full-flavoured wines.
209MM
growing season rainfall
18.9C
mean temperature
0–70M
altitude
The Environment
The small wine region of Mount Benson is nestled into the south-east coast of South Australia, with vineyards stretching almost to the ocean. It’s a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Adelaide.
Climate
The temperate climate brings cool, wet winters and warm summer days, with breezes and sometimes strong winds coming off the Southern Ocean.
Soil
Mount Benson’s red terra rossa soils sit atop free-draining limestone, which formed over millions of years. It’s ideal for growing top-quality grapes.
Top Varieties Grown
SAUVIGNON BLANC
With their tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, these crisp, aromatic wines are a flawless match for the local crayfish.
CHARDONNAY
Mount Benson produces cooler-climate styles of Chardonnay, distinctive in their elegance and intense flavours.
SHIRAZ
Shiraz is widely planted in the region, producing impressively elegant wines with flavours of cherry, black pepper and spice.
CABERNET BLENDS
The Mount Benson wine region makes award-winning Cabernet Blend wines, known for their rich flavours and ability to age.
