The Shoalhaven coast is a scenic paradise running along the magnificent southern New South Wales coastline. It stretches from pristine beaches at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, through lush green rainforest to the hinterland. The region’s signature red wine is made from the French hybrid variety, Chambourcin. It is deeply coloured, plummy and fruitful. Soft, medium bodied shiraz and cabernet sauvignon blends make up the majority of other reds. Small plantings of tannat and tempranillo can also be found. White wines include chardonnay, verdelho, sauvignon blanc and to a lesser extent, arneis.
The Shoalhaven Coast is situated 150km south of Sydney around the city of Wollongong and regional townships of Kiama, Nowra and Ulladulla. First planted to vine in the 1820s, the modern wine industry found its place in the 1970s and 80s. Over 65 ha of vineyard stretch from the hinterland in the west to the coastal plains in the east. Mount Coolangatta is one of many striking features in the region. A temperate, maritime climate is relieved by the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean. High humidity and unpredictable Summer rain are part of the package. Sites and soils are highly variable. They include moderately fertile red and brown loams, sandstones and alluvials.
Also known as the surf coast, the region is a tourist mecca for glorious sun, surf, swimming and fishing.
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The Shoalhaven coast is a scenic paradise running along the magnificent southern New South Wales coastline. It stretches from pristine beaches at the edge of the Pacif...
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