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Knappstein is based in the Clare Valley, an area much in vogue for its Rieslings and Knappstein make Riesling of course, along with other aromatic whites including Gewürztraminer, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. There are reds too, based on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Knappstein's premium range appears under the "Enterprise" label.

As one of Australia's longest established wine regions, Clare Valley in South Australia offers a broad palette of differing topographies, geology and soils. Perched amid the North Mt Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley is 250 metres above sea level with its eastern escarpment rising to over 580 metres.

Climatically Clare is defined by warm dry days with prevailing south westerly winds from over the Great Southern Ocean bringing clear cold nights. The geology and soils of the valley are largely divided between iron rich slate and Terra Rossa over limestone. Subtle sub-regional differences and vineyard attributes contribute specific characteristics to wines from Clare.

Planted at 420-450m altitude in Watervale, the surrounding topography creates a natural air flow which produces cooler night time temperatures and slower more evening ripening of the fruit. The slate and shaley rock abundant soil adds a mineral flavour to the wine typical of the vineyard.

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