We make our way off the ferry back onto the Fleurieu Peninsula - next stop, McLaren Vale. One of South Australia's several world-famous wine producing areas, McLaren Vale is located only half an hour's drive south of Adelaide. The region is centred around a small town of the same name, and it's 60 or so wineries churn out bottles sold all over the world. The jewel in McLaren Vale's wine crown is a ruby by the name of Shiraz - this variety represents over half the production of the area. The remaining half is not to be sniffed at (unless it's just before drinking it), including Cabernet Sauvignon and some lesser-known varieties such as Viognier and Sangiovese. Naturally, it would be highly disrespectful to South Australians to drive through their state without sampling some of their
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