Kangaroo Island wine region
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Kangaroo Island wine region is a wine region which covers the full extent of Kangaroo Island in South Australia.[6] The wine region is one of five wine regions comprising the Fleurieu zone.[7] The term ‘Kangaroo Island’ was registered as an Australian Geographical Indication under the Wine Australia Corporation Act 1980 on 8 December 2000.[1] As of 2014, the region is reported as containing at least 30 growers and 12 wineries.[4][5] As of 2014, the most common plantings within the region within a total planted area of 140 ha (350 acres) was reported as being Shiraz (35.7%) followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (30.7%) and Chardonnay (7.1%).[3]
| Wine region | |
| Type | Australian Geographical Indication |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2000.[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | Fleurieu zone |
| Heat units | 1380–1450[2] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 280 mm (11 in)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 140 ha (350 acres)[3] |
| No. of vineyards | 30[4] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz & Chardonnay[3] |
| No. of wineries | 12[5] |
| Comments | 2014 |
