Shoalhaven wine
| Wine region | |
| Type | Australian Geographical Indication |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2002 |
| Country | Australia |
| Part of | South Coast |
| Location | 34°48′36″S 150°38′13″E / 34.81000°S 150.63694°ECoordinates: 34°48′36″S 150°38′13″E / 34.81000°S 150.63694°E |
| Varietals produced | Chambourcin, Verdelho |
Shoalhaven Coast is an Australian wine region located in the state of New South Wales.
The Shoalhaven Coast wine region is located in the state of New South Wales. It is close to the cities of Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra. The region has 16 cellar doors that have produced 500 tonnes or 400,000 bottles of wine.
The region is popularly known for Chambourcin, a French red wine. It is produced by crossbreeding and it has a bright and striking colour and an aroma of plummy fruit. The superb coastal beaches brings in enormous tourism, which boosts the wine market. Because of that, the cellar doors in the area are bustling with activities.
The region also boasts of the Coolangatta Estate, which is a major tourist attraction in the region.
The Shoalhaven coast has been a great success over the years with the establishment of new wineries and increased number of visitors to the area. This has positioned the region in the forefront of North South Wales wine industry.
Shoalhaven Coast holds a Winter wine festival every year in June. The festival is supported by wine tours from Sydney and Wollongong. It offers winery tours, outdoor entertainment and regional food tastings.
Shoalhaven is a city located in the South-eastern coastal region of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 200 kilometres south of Sydney. It is adjacent to the Tasman Sea. The South coast railway line cuts through the northern part of the city and stops at Bomaderry. As at 2013, the city has a population of 97,694. The city was named "Shoalhaven" by George Bass in 1797, when he explored the area and crossed the entryway to the river. He called it "Shoal Haven" because of the low depth of the river mouth.
Vineyards and wineries in the Shoalhaven Coast region were established in the 1980s. Therefore, most of them are small, but a lot of people are investing massively over the last decade.
The first vineyard in the region was planted by Alexander Berry at Coolangatta Estate on the slopes of Mt. Coolangatta. It is situated on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven River. The word "Coolangatta" means "good lookout". The estate is surrounded by vineyards.
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