About the Coonawarra
The region is only 60 kilometres (37 miles) inland, and a predominantly maritime climate prevails with the dry and moderately cool summers ripening most grape varieties to perfection. But its maritime location does not prevent the occurrence of spring frosts that are occasionally quite severe. When comparisons of climatic statistics are viewed, the Coonawarra climate can resemble that of Bordeaux. However, it is the extensive cloud cover that moderates the most important ripening period temperatures and which sets the region apart from other wine regions.