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Where is Adelaide Hills wine from?

Adelaide Hills is a white wine, also made in red, from Hahndorf / Lenswood, in Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Adelaide Hills wine label
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Adelaide Hills at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationAdelaide Hills
StyleRed wine, White wine
GrapesSauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Village or townHahndorf / Lenswood
SubregionMount Lofty Ranges
RegionSouth Australia
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-34.9197, 138.8313

Adelaide Hills

Hahndorf / Lenswood, South Australia, Australia

GI

Appellation
Adelaide Hills
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

The Adelaide Hills rise just east of Adelaide in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Many vineyards are above 400 m, so the climate is much cooler than on the plains. It is known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including sparkling wine.

Producers to know

  • Shaw + Smith
  • Petaluma
  • Ashton Hills
  • Tapanappa
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Adelaide Hills: questions and answers

Where is Adelaide Hills wine from?

Adelaide Hills is a white wine, also made in red, from Hahndorf / Lenswood, in Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Which country is Adelaide Hills from?

Adelaide Hills is from Australia, in the South Australia wine region.

What grape is Adelaide Hills made from?

Adelaide Hills is made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Is Adelaide Hills a red or a white wine?

Both. Adelaide Hills is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.

Who are the best producers of Adelaide Hills?

Producers to know include Shaw + Smith, Petaluma, Ashton Hills and Tapanappa.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.