Padthaway wine region

Padthaway
Wine region
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established1999
Years of wine industryestablished 1964
CountryAustralia
Part ofLimestone Coast zone
Climate region'I'
Heat units1513
Precipitation (annual average)195 mm (7.7 in)
Total area345 square kilometres (133 square miles)
Size of planted vineyards4,052 ha (10,010 acres)
No. of vineyards31 (2008)
Grapes produced27,685 tonnes (27,248 long tons; 30,517 short tons)
Varietals producedShiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling
No. of wineries8 (2014)
Commentsclimate data: 2011, production: 2014

Padthaway wine region is a wine zone region located in the south east of South Australia immediately adjoining a section of the Riddoch Highway including the town of Padthaway. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 1999.