The wine industry in Australia got off to a rough start when the country was first colonised by the Dutch in the 18th century. But after a few decades this type of agriculture found its feet, leading to domestic, and later, international sales, before Australia became a world leader in the production and exportation of quality wine. Thanks to its climate, which is ideal for growing grapes, the Adelaide region is becoming more and more well known for its excellent wines. Read our guide to the best vineyards around Adelaide.
One of the most well-known brands of wine in the whole of Australia is Penfolds, established in 1844 by an emigrated English physician named Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary. The Penfolds Magill Estate is one of several vineyards owned by Penfolds, and is also one of the closest wineries to the CBD of Adelaide. This winery offers a luxurious wine-tasting and education experience in their chic cellar and tasting rooms, as well as great contemporary cuisine in their modern and elegant fine-dining restaurant. Penfolds Magill Estate Winery, 78 Penfold Rd, Magill SA, Australia, +61 8 8301 5569
Derived from the name of the Aboriginal tribe Wirra Wirra, which means ‘among the gum trees’, Wirra Wirra Vineyards maintains one of the core values of this tribe: giving back to the community. This wine collaborative is made up of a range of vineyards from the McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills regions who are committed to their community and producing great quality wine. As well as producing a range of great white wine varieties, this winery gives back to the community by supporting many local charities. Wirra Wirra Vineyards, 463 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale SA, Australia, +61 8 8323 8414
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By Matthew Clark Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Matthew Clark is currently living in the south of France working as an English language teacher. After graduating from a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, he plans on travelling the world to experience the food, wine and culture it has to offer.
Matt is a Linguistics graduate who was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. A passion for travel and foreign cultures was developed from a young age thanks to his well-travelled, multi-lingual parents who encouraged him to study foreign languages and find a way to live abroad. After graduating from La Trobe University in 2013, Matt moved to southern France to become an English teacher, from where he plans on exploring the European continent and all the fascinating history and culture that it has to offer.
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