Wine toolkit

SA is indisputably Australia's wine state, producing 50 percent of all bottled wine and 80 percent of the nation’s premium wine.

Adelaide, South Australia, is a Great Wine Capital of the World, through recognition of its wine regions as significant economic and cultural assets. Our wines are exported to over 100 countries, with an export value of $1.3 billion in 2022–23.

Rigorous biosecurity measures have kept our state free of the vine ravaging pest phylloxera, making SA home to some of the oldest vines in the world.

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Infographic

This infographic provides a visual representation of key information on the wine sector including:

  • major export products
  • major export markets
  • figures and statistics on production amounts and values
  • sector credentials and attributes.

Wine infographic (PDF 1.0 MB)

Video

Transcript

[Text] The Department of Primary Industries and Regions acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the State's first people and nations.

We recognise Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters. We pay our respects to Aboriginal cultures and to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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[Narrator] South Australia is indisputably Australia's wine state. Adelaide, and our state's 18 picturesque wine regions are a proud member of the prestigious Great Wine Capital's Global Network, which formally recognises South Australia as one of the top wine producers in the world.

We're renowned for our premium wine and food experiences, both within our towns and cities and the regions.

Boasting a clean environment, diverse landscapes, rich soils and unique regional micro-climates, South Australia has some of the world's oldest vines and thanks to rigorous bio-security measures, the state has been kept free of the vine ravaging pest phylloxera.

Celebrated throughout the world for the quality, personality, and diversity of our wines, South Australia has a proud winemaking heritage, as well as a reputation as a leader, moderniser and innovator.

Our winemaking history has been enhanced by embracing modern winemaking techniques and a commitment to environmental sustainability and purity to preserve the industry for future generations.

Innovation is supported through Adelaide being the location for Australia's leading viticultural and enological education, research, and development institutions.

South Australia is home to many of Australia's most prestigious wine brands, in addition to new and emerging wine labels, which are attracting significant acclaim around the world.

Wine is central to South Australia's story. It's part of our culture and a source of immense local pride. A story we're sharing with the world.

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Government of South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Reports

These reports provide detailed information on the wine sector, its annual performance and current investment opportunities:

Page last reviewed: 01 Sep 2017

 


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