Coonawarra
Coonawarra is more famous for its soil than its wines. Terra rossa makes all the difference here; it is a key factor in the Coonwarra terroir. The reddish-brown topsoil color, is caused by iron-oxide (rust) formations in the clay. These are particularly prized for their good drainage and nutrient-holding capacity.
Coonawarra’s proximity to the Southern Ocean (37 miles/60km away) gives it a mildmaritime climate, with Mediterranean effects in the summer moderated by the cool breezes coming off the sea. This cooling of the vines is critical to the richness and complexity of the region’s wines as it extends the ripening period, resulting in a wide range of flavor development.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the shining star of the region, producing some of Australia’s great wines. They display concentrated fruit flavors, they are extracting as much of thetannin as possible, are well integrated and never overpowering.
Coonawarra’s proximity to the Southern Ocean (37 miles/60km away) gives it a mildmaritime climate, with Mediterranean effects in the summer moderated by the cool breezes coming off the sea. This cooling of the vines is critical to the richness and complexity of the region’s wines as it extends the ripening period, resulting in a wide range of flavor development.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the shining star of the region, producing some of Australia’s great wines. They display concentrated fruit flavors, they are extracting as much of thetannin as possible, are well integrated and never overpowering.
