The dynamic Wrattonbully wine region is no longer one of Australian wine’s best-kept secrets. The spotlight is on its high-quality wines and natural wonders to explore.
Just north of Coonawarra, Wrattonbully is a young wine region with all the makings of one that’s world-class. The grapes here are premium quality and are used by big names in Australian wine, as well as producing delicious local wines.
Beyond the vines there’s more to discover. Limestone caves are a major attraction, including the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves. With its growing community of big wine players and boutique producers, and expanding list of cellar doors, Wrattonbully is a region on the move.
Read on for more about Wrattonbully.
Climate and Altitude
The combination of a temperate and maritime climate with gentle slopes makes for ideal grape-growing conditions.
The Environment
Wrattonbully is on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, between Padthaway and Coonawarra. It’s about a four hour drive from Adelaide.
Climate
The temperate climate makes for pleasant weather, with warm days and cool nights through summer. Crisp winters are when most rain falls.
Soil
The soil of the Wrattonbully wine region is an extension of Coonawarra’s famous terra rossa – fertile red soil over limestone.
Top Varieties Grown
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This is the most planted variety, producing soft, intensely flavoured wines with good ageing potential.
SHIRAZ
An elegant, full-flavoured wine with distinctive aromas of spice.
CHARDONNAY
Flying the white wine flag in this red-dominated region, this is top-quality Chardonnay with bold flavours of citrus and stone fruit.
MERLOT
Wrattonbully winemakers are producing excellent Merlot, known for its softness on the palate, which makes it especially good for enjoying with food. Wrattonbully Merlot is also rich and bursting with fruit flavour.
