The geological controls in Coonawarra

Abstract

The special feature of the Coonawarra district for the production of quality wines is not the famous Terra Rossa but the underlying limestone. This is an unusual solution-breccia with ideal drainage for holding and providing moisture to the vines.

Acknowledgements

Jake Hancock was grateful to the vineyard owners in Coonawarra for allowing him to nose around their estates, particularly Leconfield and Rouge Homme. The authors are particularly indebted to Keith Treadwell of Coonawarra for introductions and local information. Since this manuscript was first prepared Jake Hancock has sadly died.