Formed in 1976 to represent the interests of the Wine Sector in the ‘South East of South Australia’, the Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council Incorporated [LCGWC] is a non-government and not-for-profit entity that represents the interests of the wine and vine sectors and regions of the Limestone Coast. Itself a GI, it contains within it six member regions.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, and we remain committed to the coexistence of wine and country while paying our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Climate, Soils & Geology
The Limestone Coast is unique in its geology and geography due to the variety of natural features that exist within the area known as the Otway basin.
Unearthing Viticulture in the Limestone Coast First Edition was Published in 2011.
Revisions can also be found on this site.
Unearthing Culture & Practices
More than just Terrior. We speak to the pioneers and see and hear how they went about planting their patch and their winemaking. Good learnings here, the ideas and techniques that worked have lead us to decisions we make today.
A Region of Value
Come to see Dr Jonathan Staggs present the report we commissioned him to write on the ways to strengthen the grape and wine future of the Limestone Coast.
Maps
See maps from our Unearthing Viticulture project that convey soil types, contours, and regional uniqueness. See, more recently, a collaboration with local Indigenous Elders, ‘Wine and Country’.
Welcome to the Limestone Coast Grape & Wine Council
Started in 1976 to represent the interests of the Wine Sector in the ‘South East of South Australia’. Limestone Coast was gazetted as a internationally recognised regional viticultural zone in 1999. The Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council Incorporated [LCGWC] is a non-government and not-for-profit entity formed in 1976 to represent the interests of the wine and vine sector and regions of the Limestone Coast. It has six member regions and significant vineyard area classified as Limestone Coast Other.