Canberra District
The Canberra District is thriving as visitors discover its premium wines, cellar doors and picturesque scenery.
Undulating hills and distant views of the Snowy Mountains form the backdrop of the Canberra District wine region. It’s an evolving region of boutique food and wine producers, with acclaimed restaurants and cultural attractions in nearby Canberra.
The diverse landscape and cool climate are ideal for producing high-quality wines. Now a new generation of winemakers are exploring alternative varieties and innovative techniques, setting the scene for a bold, bright future.
Climate and Altitude
The Canberra District is an elevated region with varying altitudes and a continental climate of extremes: cold, crisp winters and hot, dry summers.
Growing Season Rainfall - 420MM
Mean Temperature - 21.4C
Altitude - 264 - 1419M
Wines from the Region
RIESLING
This is the region’s star white wine, usually refreshing, citrusy and dry, although off-dry styles are making a comeback. Many of these wines can be aged for 10 years or more.
SHIRAZ
The Canberra District’s Shiraz wines show how good its winemakers can be. They are elegant, full-flavoured wines that can be aged for many years.