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There are over 30 major winemaking regions in Australia, and over 1000 wineries in the country.
Except for Tasmania, the premium growing regions of Australia lie above 40 degrees of latitude, which is above the zone normally considered cool climate. The warm growing climate is ideal for wine production.
Some of the better known wine producing areas in Australia are:
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South Australia
The Barossa
Clare Valley
Riverland
Southern Districts
Coonawarra |
Victoria
Northeastern Victoria
Great Western
Mornington Peninsula |
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New South Wales
The Hunter Valley
Riverina |
Western Australia
Swan Valley
Margaret River | |
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