Southern Flinders Ranges
| Wine region | |
| Type | Wine Region |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2003[1] |
| Years of wine industry | Since the 1890s |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Far North zone |
| Heat units | 1611 heat degree days from Oct-Apr |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 556 mm (21.9 inches) |
| Varietals produced | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling |
| Comments | Harvest Early Feb-Early Mar |
Southern Flinders Ranges is a
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.[1][2]
Climate and geography
It shares some
maritime influences of the Spencer Gulf to the south-west and southerly winds from Gulf St Vincent. Located along the Goyder's Line the area receives ample amount of rainfall and tends to harvest earlier than the neighbouring Clare and Barossa Valleys.[2] Some vineyard still choose to irrigate using underground water sources.[3]
The region is often split into two sub-zones-the
alluvial deposit of sandy loam and the Wild Dog Creek section being composed of more stoney-based loam and red clay.[4]
Grapes and wine
While the Southern Flinders Ranges grows a wide range of
Shiraz.[2] The majority of the region production has been in red wine varietals.[3] However, the first wine of Southern Flinders to make one of Australia top 100 wines list was a Riesling from the area which captured the honour in 2004.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Southern Flinders Ranges (AGI)". Australian Grape and Wine Authority. 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ ISBN 0-7566-1324-8
- ^ a b Wine Australia Southern Flinders Ranges Description
- ^ Wine Divia "Southern Flinders Ranges" Description
- ^ S. Grozzer "A FIRST FOR THE SOUTHERN FLINDERS RANGES" ABC West Coast SA 25 November 2004