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Oceania

Australia

Major New World producer with GI regions like Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, and Margaret River.

10 Appellations
4 Regions
1 Classifications

Appellation Map

10 appellations in 4 regions

Australian GI System

Australia's Geographical Indication system defines zones, regions, and subregions. Unlike Europe, there are no production restrictions—only geographic origin requirements.

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Sub-GI Specific areas within regions
GI Defined wine regions (e.g., Barossa Valley)
Zone Broad geographic zones (e.g., South Australia)
Aus Produced from Australian grapes
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10 appellations
GI (Geographical Indication)

Adelaide Hills GI

South Australia
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir +3
GI (Geographical Indication)

Barossa Valley GI

South Australia

Australian Geographical Indication for wines produced in South Australia's Barossa Valley, renowned for old-vine Shiraz and powerful, full-bodied red wines. Home to some of the world's oldest continuously producing vineyards.

Shiraz (primary), Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache +2
GI (Geographical Indication)

Clare Valley GI

South Australia

South Australia's renowned cool-climate region producing Australia's finest Rieslings; characterized by high altitude, significant diurnal temperature variation, and pioneering use of screwcap closures.

[Riesling](/grapes/riesling), [Shiraz](/grapes/syrah), [Cabernet Sauvignon](/grapes/cabernet-sauvignon)
GI (Geographical Indication)

Coonawarra GI

South Australia
[Cabernet Sauvignon](/grapes/cabernet-sauvignon), [Shiraz](/grapes/syrah), [Merlot](/grapes/merlot) +1
GI (Geographical Indication)

Eden Valley GI

South Australia
Riesling, Shiraz, Chardonnay +1
GI (Geographical Indication)

Heathcote GI

Victoria
Shiraz, Grenache, Viognier +2
GI (Geographical Indication)

Hunter Valley GI

New South Wales

Australia's oldest wine region producing unique Sémillon wines that age for decades without oak influence; also known for Shiraz and distinctive terroir expression.

[Sémillon](/grapes/semillon), [Shiraz](/grapes/syrah), [Chardonnay](/grapes/chardonnay) +1
GI (Geographical Indication)

Margaret River GI

Western Australia

Australia's premier cool-maritime wine region producing benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay; Mediterranean climate moderated by Indian and Southern Ocean influences creates Bordeaux-like conditions.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc +2
GI (Geographical Indication)

McLaren Vale GI

South Australia
Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon +2
GI (Geographical Indication)

Yarra Valley GI

Victoria
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz +1