Mount Benson Region

Location
 Zone - Limestone Coast
State - South Australia

Map Reference
 Latitude 36 degrees and 57 minutes South
Longitude 140 degrees and 46 minutes East

Elevation
 50 - 150 metres above sea level

Subregions
 Nil

Introduction
 The plantings here are the most recent in Australia as there is no history of viticulture prior to 1989. However the potential is as inspiring. Initial vintages show just how cool the region is. If the results to date are an indication, only the warmer years will produce red wines showing typical trademarks of cool-climate style.
Primary Grape Varieties
White
 Chardonnay 75 ha
Sauvignon Blanc 25 ha
Semillon 20 ha
Other 10 ha
Total White 130 ha
Red
 Cabernet Sauvignon 245 ha
Shiraz 210 ha
Merlot 60 ha
Pinot Noir 25 ha
Other 15 ha
Total Red 555 ha
Primary Wine Styles

Chardonnay
Chardonnay heads the white grape plantings by a significant margin. The wines are superior and elegant with excellent intensity.

Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, grassy, herbaceous wines, very different but have attractive touches of gooseberry and passionfruit.

Shiraz
The wine quality and style is elating, with cherry, black pepper and spice flavours, medium bodied with frequent use of French oak.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
The wines have scent of herbaceousness reminiscent of Bordeaux style with natural tannin levels.