South Burnett Region

Location
 Zone - n/a
State - Queensland

Map Reference
 Latitude 26 degrees and 33 minutes South
Longitude 151 degrees and 51 minutes East

Elevation
 300 - 600 metres above sea level

Subregions
 Nil

Introduction
 History of the South Burnett region dates back only to 1993. However the first vines were planted in the early 1900's and wine for home consumption was made. The growth of the wine industry since 1993 has been rapid and at present there are over 35 growers with some 350 hectares of vines.
Primary Grape Varieties
White
 Chardonnay 60 ha
Semillon 40 ha
Verdelho 25 ha
Other 25 ha
Total White 150 ha
Red
 Shiraz 90 ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 45 ha
Merlot 30 ha
Other 25 ha
Total Red 190 ha
Primary Wine Styles

Chardonnay
As usual, this always-flexible variety performs well in the region. The wine has a tendency to be soft but has a pleasant and clear varietal character in a nectarine and melon range.

Semillon
It does provide a distinctive varietal flavour, with some citrus and herb.

Shiraz
The warm climate turns out wines, which are smooth and supple, light to medium bodied and with supple tannins. There are ripe cherry, plum, mint and chocolate flavours present in changeable levels.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Young vines are producing medium bodied with soft, sweet berry flavours with more extract and structure when vintage conditions are sympathetic.