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Even though Queensland is relatively new to the winemaking arena, the
wines of this region are beginning to gain both national and international
attention.
Queensland is close to the tropics, and as a result the climate is generally
too warm for grape growing and quality wine making. Fortunately for Queenslanders
who are wine enthusiasts, there are also higher altitude areas that provide
conditions that can produce spectacular wines. Including spectacular Verdelho,
Semillon, Chardonnay, full-bodied Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Queensland's largest wine region is 'The Burnett', located around Kingaroy.
This region has been compared to the Hunter Valley in terms of climate
and is producing excellent wines.
The Granite Belt region of Queensland, centred near to the town of Stanthorpe
is 700 to 1000 metres above sea level. The climate can be compared to
that of Mudgee in NSW. The cooling effect of the high altitude allows
the production of superb Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Shiraz and Chardonnay
in this region.
Other Queensland areas such as Roma, Maranoa, Darling Downs - Maclagan,
Brisbane - Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Mt Perry / Bundaberg
and North Queensland Tableland - Herberton are also developing wonderful
wines.
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