Southern Flinders Ranges

Southern Flinders Ranges
Wine region
TypeWine Region
Year established2003
Years of wine industrySince the 1890s
CountryAustralia
Part ofFar North zone
Heat units1611 heat degree days from Oct-Apr
Precipitation (annual average)556 mm (21.9 inches)
Varietals producedShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling
CommentsHarvest Early Feb-Early Mar

Southern Flinders Ranges is a South Australian wine region, located east of Spencer Gulf. It is located to the east and north-east of Port Pirie. Though vines have been planted in the area since the 1890s, the Southern Flinders Ranges is a relatively new wine-growing region that began to emerged during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The term 'Southern Flinders Ranges' was registered as an Australian Geographical Indication under the Wine Australia Corporation Act 1980 on 19 August 2003.