South Australia is located in the southern part of the continent, emcompassing most of the countrie's renowned wine regions.
South Australia has a long and proud history of winemaking, dating back to the early 19th century. The first vines were planted in the Barossa Valley in 1842, and the region quickly became known for its quality wines. The Coonawarra region was established in the late 19th century, and is now renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Clare Valley and McLaren Vale regions were also established in the 19th century, and are now known for their Riesling and Shiraz respectively.