Dandelion Vineyards

The Hon. R.B. MARTIN (14:50): My question is to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development. Will the minister update the chamber on the incredible global achievement of a South Australian vineyard?

Members interjecting:

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:51): Of a South Australian vineyard; the wine industry is very important to our state.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Minister, can you tell us what the question was because I couldn't quite hear it.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: If I remember correctly, the question was something about whether I could update the chamber on another incredible achievement of a South Australian vineyard.

The PRESIDENT: Vineyard?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Yes, I think that is what I recall him asking me.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: I know what they are, don't be cheeky.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: It gives me great pleasure each time I am fortunate enough to speak in this chamber about the success of South Australian vineyards, whether it be national or international recognition that they are receiving. The outstanding quality of South Australian wine and cellar doors means there is a seemingly never-ending list of locals that we are able to celebrate as various awards are announced all over the country and the world.

Today, I am able to share the celebration of another outstanding global achievement for a South Australian vineyard. Dandelion Vineyards at McLaren Vale has just been named the global winner of the 2025 Best of Wine Tourism Award for Architecture and Landscape, recognising its innovative design which seamlessly connects guests to its incredible scenery and surroundings.

When you consider just how beautiful so many South Australia wineries are, the amazing experiences they offer on top of the world-class wine and produce, winning this award against local counterparts is one thing, but to win this prestigious global award when up against the world's most recognised wine regions and wineries is just an outstanding achievement, and one that we can all be proud of as South Australians, who are so fortunate to be able to access experiences like this on our doorstep.

Dandelion Vineyards' Wonder Room, no doubt one of the keys to winning this award, is a beautiful combination, blending rustic charm and modern comfort with views of the incredible region encapsulated by the space's expansive glass windows. Enjoying South Australian wine with perfect views is something that nearly all our cellar doors offer but there is no doubt that Dandelion offers something that is extra special and more than worthy of the global recognition it has now received.

The award was part of the Global Best of Wine Tourism Awards, presented at the Great Wine Capitals Gala Dinner in Verona, Italy, on 24 October. As I have mentioned in this chamber previously, Adelaide has proudly been a member of the Great Wine Capital Global Network since 2016, alongside the likes of Bordeaux in France, Napa Valley in the United States, Verona in Italy, Bilbao/Rioja in Spain, Cape Town in South Africa, and Hawke's Bay in New Zealand, as well as others.

As Australia's indisputable wine state, South Australia produces half of all bottled wine and about 80 per cent of the country's premium wine. With vineyards like Dandelion at the forefront of our state's wine industry, we remain incredibly proud of the sector and what it brings to our state in the form of international recognition and contribution to our state's economy and local regions.

I sincerely congratulate the owners of Dandelion Vineyards, Elena and Zar Brooks, on this incredible achievement and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.