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Currency Creek Wine Region

The Fleurieu Zone

This is a compact wine area which comprises five wine regions on the Fleurieu Peninsula, to the South of Adelaide. The Peninsula separates the Gulf of St Vincent from Lake Alexandrina. Kangaroo Island is really an extension of the Peninsula.

The five wine regions in this zone are

Currency Creek is a relatively new wine region near the mouth of the Murray River in South Australia. According the Australian Geographic Indicators System it is part of the Fleurieu Zone (see box)

Goolwa is the largest town in the Zone but just to the east is the popular seaside resort town of Victor Harbour. Also included in the region is Hindmarsh Island.

The climate is described as Mediterranean and there is a strong maritime influence from the large bodies if water than surrounding the region. Nevertheless the region is quite dry and supplementary irrigation is necessary. Extremes of heat are rare here and thus the viticultrural environment is very benign.

Wine Varieties in the Currency Creek Wine Region

The region is dominated by red wine and the mainstream varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot are most commonly used. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Semillon are used for white wine production.

Some Currency Creek Wineries are using alternative varieties, among them are

  • Ballast Stone Estate Grenache, Petit verdot, Pinot gris
  • Currency Creek Grenache
  • Salomon Estate Petit verdot
  • Two Dragons Wine Tempranillo
  • Vasarelli Sangiovese

Visiting the Currency Creek Region

Planning a wine tour to this region presents a number of options. It is easily reached as a day trip from Adelaide, a visit can be combined with a tour including the other regions in the Zone, or you can stay in local accommodation perhaps in Victor Harbour, Goolwa or Port Elliot.

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