Australia
Riverland
Riverland is a major wine region of South Australia, located along the Murray River. Its warm, dry climate has long supported large-scale wine production, but a new generation of producers is also exploring Mediterranean grape varieties that are particularly well suited to these conditions. Lesser-known Italian varieties in particular find promising terrain here, yielding fresh, original wines often made with a minimal-intervention approach.
The territory
Where are we?
South Australia, along the Murray River, northeast of Adelaide.
In the vineyard
The climate.
Warm, dry and very sunny climate, with low rainfall and a strong reliance on irrigation.
What to look for
Grape varieties.
In brief
What to know.
Warm and dry
Riverland benefits from a very sunny climate and low rainfall, conditions that are particularly well suited to several Mediterranean grape varieties.
The Murray River
The Murray River plays a vital role in the region and provides the water needed to irrigate many vineyards.
New grape varieties
Alongside international varieties, many producers today are exploring Italian and Mediterranean grapes suited to Riverland's warm conditions.
Producers we follow
Producers.
To drink
Wines.
