Mt Benson

The Mount Benson wine region is a relatively new, but expanding wine region, situated between the coastal towns of Robe and Kingston in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. To the north of Kingston is the Coorong National Park which is well known for its birdlife and coastal scenery.

he road south of Mount Benson leads to Robe, Beachport, Mount Gambier and then to Victoria and the Great Ocean Road.

The first commercial planting of vines in Mount Benson were in 1989 with local retired fisherman Bill Wehl and his wife Margaret paving the way for future growth.

With increasing confidence vineyard plantings in the area continue to grow with plantings now exceeding 500 hectares and over 2000 tonnes processed by the local wineries.

The Mount Benson wine region is becoming renowned for its cool climate Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines as well as high quality white wines with some excellent Sauvignon Blanc being produced.

The terra rossa soils (red sandy loam over limestone) provide the ideal soil conditions for the growth of the vine and the temperate climate, which is moderated by the influence of the Great Southern Ocean, provide excellent conditions for vineyards to thrive and produce high quality wines.
 

Adding to the viticulture potential of the Mount Benson wine region is the plentiful supplies of fresh subterranean water which filters through the limestone. There is now a reasonably sized wine industry in Mount Benson with seven cellar door sales facilities which make for a great afternoons worth of wine tasting. There are also plenty of scenic points of interest and great food to accompany it in the surrounding towns.

Click here to view map of Mount Benson Wine Region.

For information on local accommodation, restaurants, hotels and other activities, please feel free to visit the following websites:

www.thelimestonecoast.com
www.robe.sa.gov.au
www.southaustralia.com
www.mbva.com.au