THE CLARE VALLEY

Two hours north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley (33º 50'S and 138º 37'E), in South Australian winemaking history dates back to when English settler John Horrocks first planted vines at Hope Farm in 1840. His vision was followed by plantings at Sevenhill in 1852 and Spring Vale in 1853. The Clare Valley remains one of Australia's oldest and most famous wine regions as well as one of the most scenic.
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