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New South Wales

Australia's oldest wine state, with Hunter Valley Semillon and the large irrigated Riverina.

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The shaded area approximates the region; the gold dot marks its centre. Drag to pan, or use the buttons or Ctrl and scroll to zoom. Other regions of Australia are linked on the map.

Where it is

New South Wales covers the south-east of Australia, with the Hunter Valley north of Sydney, Mudgee and Orange in the central hills, Hilltops, Canberra District and the irrigated Riverina in the south-west.

History

Vines were planted at Sydney in 1788 with the First Fleet. James Busby brought hundreds of cuttings from Europe in the 1830s, and the Hunter Valley was planted soon after.

Grapes and wines

Hunter Valley Semillon is a low-alcohol white that ages for decades. Shiraz is the main red, and cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir come from Orange and Tumbarumba. The Riverina produces large volumes, including botrytised sweet wine.