Sophie Conlon
Three Limestone Coast wine regions will be on show when International wine importers from Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand visit Adelaide this month.
In partnership with the state government, the South Australian Wine Ambassadors Club (SAWAC) has organised the visit for international importers to taste the best of South Australian wines.
SAWAC Patron Tony Love said the four day trip would showcase South Australian wine and help grow the industry.
“The visit this month from such an elite group of wine professionals is a key step in forging the future of South Australia’s wine industry,” he said.
“We are able to showcase to vital markets in the Asia-Pacific region the exciting diversity of wine varieties and styles that shine a light on one of our most important trade sectors.”
While the importers will visit the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Barossa in person, they will be given an immersive experience in tasting wines from other regions.
Those from the Limestone Coast on show will be the Padthaway, Mount Benson and Coonawarra Wine Regions.
Mr Love said it was important to host these visits and encourage relationships between winemakers and international importers.
“Taking our guests to key regions, introducing them to our winemakers on their own turf, and experiencing our landscape and wildlife along the way are all valued steps in building ongoing relationships that bind us in business as well as international friendship,” he said.
“Wine has a unique way of doing that.”
With South Australian wine exports valued at $1.3 billion and making up 65 per cent of the total value of Australian wine exports minister for trade and investment Nick Champion said this visit provided a great opportunity.
“This will be a rare opportunity for importers from some of our biggest trade partners to experience the State’s regions and producers first-hand,” he said.
“South Australian Wine Ambassadors Club has played a vital role supporting South Australian wines to enter and grow in new markets.”
