The Currency Creek wine region lies south of Adelaide in South Australia, benefiting from a temperate, mild climate influenced by Lake Alexandrina and the Southern Ocean. This maritime climate fosters a long, cool growing season ideal for a variety of wine grapes. Some of the key grape varieties grown in Currency Creek are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot, thriving in the region's moderate summers and cool winters, resulting in balanced, flavorful wines with unique varietal characteristics.
Cabernet Sauvignon in Currency Creek produces well-rounded wines with distinct varietal definition, transitioning from coffee flavors to blackberry and black currant notes as the grapes ripen. Sauvignon Blanc from the region is celebrated for its delicacy, freshness, and pronounced varietal expression. Climate-wise, Currency Creek is slightly cooler than Langhorne Creek, sharing similarities with Margaret River and California's Carneros due to the moderating effect of nearby bodies of water on temperature extremes.
The region experiences minimal frost, hail, and fog events, creating a favorable viticultural environment. Currency Creek's soil composition mainly comprises deep, alluvial sandy loams ranging in color from red-brown to dark grey, interspersed with sections of black, self-mulching clays. These soils encourage vine vigor, generous canopies, and optimal cropping levels, providing excellent conditions for grape cultivation.