Terra rossa wine country
Coonawarra
A renowned wine region celebrated for premium Cabernet Sauvignon grown on terra rossa soil.
Coonawarra is one of Australia's most respected wine regions, famous for its narrow strip of red 'terra rossa' soil over limestone that produces world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The district is dotted with cellar doors, both historic and modern, set among flat vineyards near the township of Coonawarra. Cool maritime influences and free-draining soils give the wines their distinctive structure, drawing visitors for tastings, vineyard tours and regional events throughout the year.
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- Vines near Coonawarra.JPG by ScottDavis , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons