Adelaide Plains wine region
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This article is about the wine region in South Australia. For the plain, see Adelaide Plains.
Adelaide Plains wine region is a wine region located in South Australia immediately north of the capital city of Adelaide. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication in 2002 and as of 2014, it is represented by 11 wineries. It is part of the Mount Lofty Ranges zone.
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Wine region | |
Type | Australian Geographical Indication |
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Year established | 2002[1] |
Country | Australia |
Part of | Mount Lofty Ranges zone |
Heat units | 1270[2] |
Precipitation (annual average) | 311 mm (12.2 in)[2] |
Size of planted vineyards | 646 ha (1,600 acres)[3] |
Grapes produced | 4,360 tonnes (4,290 long tons; 4,810 short tons)[4] |
Varietals produced | Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc[3] |
No. of wineries | 11[5] |
Comments | Data as of 2014 |
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