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At the forefront of Australia's wine industry

Vineyards

South Australia stands at the forefront of Australia’s wine industry, driving national production and shaping the country’s global reputation for premium wine.

74,700

hectares of grapevines in South Australia

52%

of Australia’s vineyard area is planted in SA

619,400

tonnes of wine grapes are crushed in South Australia each year

People

The South Australian wine industry is a major economic driver, supporting communities, creating jobs and playing a vital role in the state’s economy.

3,182

wine grape growers in South Australia

90,890

people are employed and supported through SA wine

$10.1b

contributed to the state's visitor economy

Wine

South Australian wine is exported to 98 countries around the world. South Australia’s top three export markets by volume are China, the UK and New Zealand. Our top three export markets by value are China, Hong Kong and the UK.

$1.909b

value of SA wine

80%

of Australia’s premium wine is produced by SA

75%

of Australian wine exports by value is from SA wine

Sustainability

The Australian wine industry follows the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program, where growers and winemakers are making a positive difference for the planet. South Australia leads the nation with the highest percentage of wineries and vineyards certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

77%

of South Australia's total vineyard area is covered by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia membership (2025).

80%

of South Australia’s total winery crush is covered by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia membership.

100%

of South Australia's wine regions are represented by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia membership.

Spotlight on Mount Gambier

A world of geological wonders and unique wines await in the lesser-known region of Mount Gambier

Adelaide: A Great Wine Capital

Adelaide, South Australia, is proudly recognised as one of the world’s leading wine destinations through its membership in the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network– a title we’ve held since 2016.

Our History

In order to understand what makes a globally renowned wine state tick, it is important to pause a moment and wind the clock back thousands of years.

Our People

Behind every bottle of South Australian wine is a person – often an entire family – with soil clinging to their Rossi Boots, agriculture in their hearts, and stories to tell.

Our Sustainability Story

When a vineyard buzzes with life, you feel it. It’s there in the flutter of delicate insect wings, in the rustle of tiny beneficial predators, and in the fleeting glimpse of bees and microbats as they go about their day.

Our Vines

Our state is home to some of the world’s oldest vines, due to rigorous biosecurity measures which keep the state free from the vine-ravaging pest phylloxera.