Southern Fleurieu
THE BRIGHT SIDE
At the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula lies this burgeoning wine region, popular for its bright beaches and vibrant wines.
National parks, sandy beaches and top restaurants make Southern Fleurieu one of South Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. Its vineyards punctuate a diverse landscape of gentle slopes and hills, and small wineries produce a growing range of premium wines.
Once in the shadows of McLaren Vale, its high-profile northern neighbour, today Southern Fleurieu has its own spotlight and a bright future in wine.
Read more about Southern Fleurieu.
34.49° S
latitude
138.5000°
longitude
488HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
The Mediterranean climate in this hilly region is influenced by the surrounding ocean, making the region cool by South Australian standards.
235MM
growing season rainfall
20C
mean temperature
0-442M
altitude
The Environment
Covering the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Southern Fleurieu is one of five wine regions that make up the Fleurieu. It’s just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide to the region’s largest town of Victor Harbor.
Climate
The climate is Mediterranean and very strongly influenced by the vast expanses of water surrounding the region.
Soil
The clay loams and buckshot gravel soils are well suited to viticulture and support moderate vine growth.
Top Varieties Grown
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This variety does best in warmer years, producing elegant, food-friendly wines with red berry and blackberry flavours.
