Geographic Indicators (GI)& Appellations

1960’s Australian labelling laws began using an appellation style system

1996 WTO recognized GI’s as a form of IP requiring protection.

• 1996 Adelaide Super Zone Established

• 1997 The Barossa & Eden Valley

• 1997 McLaren Vale

• 1998 Adelaide Hills

• 1999 Clare Valley

• 2003 Coonawarra

Geology Maketh The Wine

• Gulfs• Ranges• Soil

• Climate

Data Maketh The Map

One element against elevation

Elevation AWHC MAR GDD

Stacked3D Obliques

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