Southern Fleurieu wine region

Southern Fleurieu
Wine region
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established2001
CountryAustralia
Part ofFleurieu zone
Climate region'I'
Heat units1628
Precipitation (annual average)121 mm (4.8 in)
Size of planted vineyards510 ha (1,300 acres)
No. of vineyards50 growers
Grapes produced52 tonnes (51 long tons; 57 short tons)
Varietals producedShiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc
No. of wineries19
Comments2014

Southern Fleurieu wine region is a wine region in South Australia that is located on the Fleurieu Peninsula and the portion of the Mount Lofty Ranges, extending north east from the peninsula to near Willunga in the west and to near Ashbourne in the east. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 2001 and as of 2014, has a total planted area of 510 ha (1,300 acres) and is represented by 50 growers and at least 19 wineries.