Robe wine region

Robe is a wine region located in the south east of South Australia immediately adjoining the town of Robe. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication in 2006. It is part of the Limestone Coast wine zone.

Extent and appellation

The Robe wine region occupies a section of coastline about wide extending from the north end of Guichen Bay where it borders the Mount Benson region to Beachport in the south.
The Robe wine region was registered as an Australian Geographical Indication on 15 August 2006 and is part of the Limestone Coast zone.

Grapes and wine

As of 2014, the most common plantings in the Robe wine region within a total planted area of was reported as being Cabernet Sauvignon followed by Shiraz, Chardonnay and Merlot. Alternatively, red wine varietals account for of plantings while white wines varietals account for of plantings. The total 2014 vintage is reported as consisting of of crushed grapes from all varietals. As of 2012, the region had three wineries and as of 2008, it had 13 growers.