New South Wales - Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands Wineries in NSW are becoming increasingly well known as an award-winning cool climate wine-growing district.
TheSouthernHighlandsareblessedwithcomplexwine-growingsoilsthathelpgrowexcellentPinotGrisandPinotNoirgrapes,especiallyforsomeoftheregion'smostsought-afterwines. TheSouthHighlandsarerollinghillssurroundedbyquainthistorictowns,antiqueshopsandplentyofwalkingtrails.Whetherit'stheSpringTulipFestivalortheBundanoonWinterFestival,there'ssomethingtodoatanytimeoftheyear.Grabaglassofmulledwineasthisplacehasitall.
THE CLIMATE
The climate is fairly cool, with mild summers and cold winters with enough rain to keep it green and green for most of the year.
THE SOIL
The region has a wide variety of soils, with most vineyards planted on basalt and slate red or brown soils.
INTRODUCING THE WINES THAT MADE THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS GREAT
Pinot grisÂ
Pinot noir
Sauvignon blends
Shiraz
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blancÂ
