| 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°E |
| Varietals produced | Chambourcin, Verdelho |
Shoalhaven Coast is an Australian wine region located in the state of New South Wales.[1]
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.[2]
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.