The South Australian mining minister Tom Koutsantonis outlines the amenity, groundwater and safety grounds for why he used his power as minister to block Terramin's gold mine proposal in the Adelaide Hills wine region close to three significant wineries Bird In Hand, Petaluma and Art Wine. We discuss the reactions by the local independent MPs Dan Cregan and federal MP Rebekah Sharkie and that of the Liberal opposition and SA Chamber of Mines and Energy to the decision. The minister rejects the possibility this decision sets a precedent for mining-farming conflicts elsewhere in the state, saying each decision is made on its merits.