Follow
the wine trail around the area and experience
each very individual winery. Taste the wines and talk to
the vigneron. Many of the wineries on the
Shoalhaven Coast have won significant awards
and have set a very high and unique standard of flavours
and blends that bring wine connoisseurs back for
more.
The Shoalhaven Coast is Australias 95th declared
wine region, although it is also one of the oldest grape
growing regions tracing its history to the early
1800s. Now comprising over 20 grape growers and 16
accompanying wineries and cellar doors, it is one of the
fastest growing and awarded wine regions having gathered
more than 1,000 medals and trophies.
Whenever you open a bottle of South Coast wine at your
dining table you will relive the whole South Coast
experience. You will recall the point of purchase, maybe
a magnificent multi-award winning winery or a small
family winery hidden away in a picturesque valley.
As you enjoy sipping your selection you will be able to
discuss the beauty of the vineyard where the grapes were
lovingly nurtured to satisfy your palate and the family
members and workers who actually picked the grapes,
bottled the wine and informed you of all the wines
characteristics as you sampled the many varieties
available to you.
Your guests will only be impressed with your newfound
knowledge and would probably love to join you on your
next 'wine drive' along this magnificent coastline. Many
of these wineries offer a mail order service if you need
more for your cellar, or a gift for that special friend.
The selection of wines available on the coast include
Shiraz, Chambourcin, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlo, Verdelho-Semillon and Sauvignon
Blanc.
Enjoy good food, exciting wines and a festive atmosphere
on the June long weekend at the annual Shoalhaven
Coast Winter Wine
Festival