Riverina Region
Vines flourish in the warm and fertile Riverina wine region, located in the south-west plains of New South Wales and centered on the city of Griffith.
Climate & Soil
The Riverina is characterised by its flat plains and warm Mediterranean climate, which allows grapes to thrive.
The main soil type is red-brown earth and many soils contain limestone rubble for where most vines are planted.
Varieties
The Riverina produces large volumes of Shiraz and Chardonnay but is most well known for its world-renowned Bortrytis Semillon.
Durif is a regional hero, with many wineries producing wine from this variety.
Mediterranean varieties such as Montepulciano and Pinot Grigio have become more popular in recent years.
Scale
The Riverina Region is the largest wine producing region in New South Wales and the second largest in Australia.
Annual fruit intake average around 300,000 tonnes with over 60 varieties grown across 22,000 hectares.
Our Riverina wineries export over 12.5 million cases amount of wine annually to over 60 countries.
Our History
The first plantings in the region were in 1913 by JJ McWilliam. The McWilliam family remain in the region six generations later.
Italian immigrants were also attracted to the region after the first and second world wars. They started making wines like they enjoyed back home and demand for their wines evolved into businesses.
Location
Our region is centered on the regional city of Griffith NSW and encompasses the small townships of Leeton and Yenda.
Sydney: 570km drive or one hour flight via Rex airlines
Melbourne: 450km drive or one hour flight via Sharp airlines
Canberra: 350km drive