Coonawarra wine region

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Coonawarra wine region is a renowned Australian wine-producing area famous for its terra rossa soils and high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf viticultural area
wine region
climate cool climate
maritime-influenced
country Australia
distanceFrom inland from the Southern Ocean
drainage well-drained soils
drivingIndustry wine production
export Australian wine exports
famousFor Cabernet Sauvignon
terra rossa soils
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Riesling
Shiraz
harvestSeason late summer to autumn
hasAgriculturalActivity viticulture
hasReputation one of Australia’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon regions
hasTown Coonawarra wine region self-linksurface differs
surface form: Coonawarra
hasViticulturalHeritage long-established vineyards
knownFor cool-climate style Cabernet Sauvignon
high-quality red wines
latitude approximately 37°S
locatedIn Coonawarra wine region self-linksurface differs
surface form: Limestone Coast wine zone

South Australia
near Penola
notableCharacteristic fine tannin structure
good natural acidity
intense blackcurrant flavours in Cabernet Sauvignon
mint and eucalyptus notes in red wines
partOf Australian wine industry
primaryProduction table wine
regulatoryStatus Geographical Indication
soilColor red-brown
soilType limestone subsoil
terra rossa
state South Australia
terrain flat to gently undulating plain
underlyingGeology limestone
wineStyle age-worthy red wines
medium- to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon
wineTourism cellar door tourism
wine festivals

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Limestone Coast contains Coonawarra wine region
South Australia contains Coonawarra wine region
Coonawarra wine region hasTown Coonawarra wine region self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Coonawarra
Coonawarra wine region locatedIn Coonawarra wine region self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Limestone Coast wine zone
Clare Valley wine region regionOf Coonawarra wine region
this entity surface form: South Australian wine industry