Lenswood - The Champagne Region of South Australia

Forming a part of the world-famous Adelaide Hills wine region, Lenswood subregion is known to be the coldest wine grape growing areas in Australia. Along with the ever-flourishing wine industry, the region has also earned a reputation for horticulture activities, mainly apple and pear farming. Being at the core of Adelaide Hills, it goes without saying, that the region offers unparalleled wining and dining experiences.

Amazing Facts About the Lenswood

• Being the coldest wine region Australia, it comprises of steep slopes. As a result, the use of harvesters is prohibited and thus, all wines are produced with hand-picked fruits only.
• Many winemakers in Lenswood have been producing French-style wines, owing to the prevailing similarities in terms of the climatic conditions with French wine regions.
• As aforementioned, the region is also famous for apple growing that has earned it the name of apple kingdom.

A Walk Through the Vineyards

Climate

Forming a part of the Adelaide region, Lenswood experiences a cool climate along with wet and misty conditions throughout the year (Resembling the Champagne and Burgundy wine regions of France).

Soil

The compact countryside region enjoys sandy loam soil over medium clay with fragments of shale upon the shale bedrock.

Must-try Wines

The climatic conditions are best suited for early-ripening grape varieties. Fresh, crisp and fruit-forward Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Riesling, Merlot and Pinot Noir are some of the most-widely grown varieties in Lenswood. In fact, the Lenswood Pinot Noir wines are said to be the best in Australia. Some of the renowned brands located here have gained a reputation for sparkling wines as well.

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