Australia's cool-climate regions are gaining world-wide pre-eminence. One such region is the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. The wines from this region have distinctive characters, elegance and varietal definition traditionally found in the world's classiest most elegant wines. Emergence of the region has occurred over a short period when recently the Geographical Indications Committee of the Australian Wine Board declared that it was a viticultural region of cool-climate significance. Vines were first planted in the region during the 1870's. It has only been in the last fifteen years that serious plantings have been undertaken again. The region now has sixty vineyards and eight wineries/cellar door.

A booming tourist destination just an hour down the M5 from Sydney Airport lies potentially one of the most exciting wine destinations in NSW. The Southern Highlands is yet to determine its best varieties, (that's how new it is!) early indications of outstanding wines from chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot gris, pinot noir, merlot and some notable wines from cabernet sauvignon.

Southern Highland Wines Estate is situated near the delightful village of Sutton Forest on the Illawarra Highway. Our location is a tremendous asset, just over an hour from Sydney and Wollongong and under a leisurely two hours from Canberra. (See map)
The extensive complex at Southern Highland Wines extends a warm welcome to all visitors, the tasting room is open for your discovery between 10.00am and 5.00pm every day.

“To say that winemaking in the Southern Highlands is to breach new grounds is an understatement. The recipe for success is all at our feet.

We have some of the finest fruit in Australia to work with. Much the same as a chef working with the freshest and finest ingredients.

The facility at Southern highland Wines is 'state of the art' with all machinery and infrastructure designed to accommodate the special parcels of fruit grown within the Southern Highlands.

Although (I believe) the area is in its infant stage as far as winemaking is concerned, it has a substantial foot-hold in tourism. This in itself is a great platform to showcase the excellence of winemaking within the area. All in all the three areas go hand in hand; with great fruit, fine facilities and a fabulous tourist destination.”

Comments by Eddy Rossi, Winemaker Southern Highland Wines in a recent interview.

 
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