National Wine Centre of Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids National Wine Centre of Australia |
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The National Wine Centre, Adelaide
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| General information | |
| Address | North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 34°55′10″S 138°36′51″E / 34.91944°S 138.61417°E |
| Opened | 6 October 2001 |
| Client | Government of South Australia |
| Landlord | University of Adelaide |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Philip Cox |
| Architecture firm | Cox Grieve Gillett |
The National Wine Centre of Australia, often called the "Wine Centre", is a special building in Adelaide, South Australia. It's a place where you can learn all about how wine is made. It also shows how important the wine industry is in South Australia. The centre first opened its doors in 2001.
The Wine Centre is located at the eastern end of North Terrace in Adelaide. It's right next to the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens. The building was designed by an architect named Philip Cox. He used materials that remind you of things used to make wine. The outside of the building even looks like a part of a wine barrel! Outside, you can see rows of grapevines. These show seven different types of grapes. This lets visitors see the differences up close, which is usually only possible in a vineyard.
A Look at Its History
The idea for the Wine Centre was developed by the State Government. When it was first planned, some people disagreed about it. They thought it might not be a good idea. However, the centre officially opened on October 6, 2001. This happened after a special law, the National Wine Centre Act, was created in 1997.
After some early challenges with money and how it was managed, the Wine Centre was given to the University of Adelaide. This happened on September 12, 2003, with a 40-year agreement. Now, the university uses the centre to teach some of its courses about wine science, called oenology. Oenology is the study of wine and winemaking. The centre also continues to be a public place where people can learn about Australia's wine industry.
What You Can See Inside
Inside the Wine Centre, there's an exciting exhibition that you can explore. It's all about winemaking. You can learn about the technology used, the different types of grapes, and the many styles of wine. There's also a special area where you can try different wines. This gives visitors a chance to taste and compare wines from various parts of Australia.
See also
- South Australian food and drink
- Australian Grape and Wine Authority
