McLaren Vale

"McLaren Vale is one of the great and oldest names of Australian wine. The birthplace of wine in South Australia, it lies just south of the capital city of Adelaide and offers a multiplicity of soils which bask under a Mediterranean climate... nestled between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the white, sandy beaches of the Gulf of St Vincent. It offers exceptional wines and regional produce all set amongst rolling vineyards, a rugged coastline and a charming collective of villages.

With so much to offer winemakers and with its natural propensity toward change and experimentation, it’s not surprising that that McLaren remains a draw for some of the most creative winemakers around. These winemakers add to the vibrancy of a region that for decades has been lauded for its ability to produce brilliance from an array of noble varietals like Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon to newer arrivals like Nero d’Avola, Fiano and Vermentino.

McLaren Vale is a region of beauty with a focus on quality and innovation that ensures its reputation will continue to grow and grow. McLaren Vale is also one of the more environmentally conscious regions in Australia with a large percentage of producers farming organically, biodynamically or employing sustainable farming methods." - Wine Australia

Map courtesy of Wine Australia

  • Cooter & Cooter Shiraz 2022

    Cooter & Cooter Shiraz 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Sustainably-made

    RICH, SPICY AND SUCCULENT SHIRAZ THAT IS WELL BALANCED AND VELVETY

      "A bright and refreshing expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Buoyant, yet juicy. Soft tannins give rise to a long, moreish finish. 97 % Shiraz (planted 1996) and 3 % Grenache (planted 1945). Hand-picked in mid-late February and fermented with...

    Current stock: 3

    $25.00
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  • Koomilya Rose 2024

    Koomilya Rose 2024

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    A ROSE INSPIRED BY THE GREAT WINES OF BANDOL, MADE FROM 100% MATARO

      "Notes of cranberry, strawberry, Polish cherries in syrup, lavender, lanolin, native flowers in a vase, lillypilly, five spice, rose petals and dusty roads. The palate is rich with red fruits and florals set in persimmon jelly. Fruit tea,...

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    $42.00
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  • Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2022

    Mollydooker Carnival Of Love Shiraz 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    BIG, PLUSH, WARM - THE CARNIVAL OF LOVE DELIVERS ON ALL IT PROMISES!

        "The 2022 Carnival of Love Shiraz is a vibrant and expressive wine. It starts with raspberry and cherry scents, with a touch of aniseed spice. The taste is filled with rich red fruit, hints of coffee, coconut, and...

    Current stock: 3

    $90.00
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  • Bondar Wines Monastrell 2023

    Bondar Wines Monastrell 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    ONLY 100 DOZ OF THIS FANTASTIC WINE HAVE BEEN PRODUCED THIS YEAR - DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS FANTASTIC DROP!

        "It’s brightly perfumed, with berry fruits, spice and lovely bunchy complexity. It strikes a delicious balance between fruit and savoury tones, with fresh structure and a lasting close. Smashing stuff.    The fruit grows...

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    $35.00
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  • Bondar Wines Violet Hour Shiraz 2023

    Bondar Wines Violet Hour Shiraz 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    A CONSISTENTLY EXCELLENT MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ, SO FRESH AND BALANCED WITH GENEROUSLY RICH FLAVOUR

      "Pronounced blue and black berry aromas lift on the nose, showing freshness with hints of baking spice and licorice. On the palate, typically plush and dark fruit flavours of the region drive the wine forward with layers of complexity, but with a...

    Current stock: 8

    $32.00
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  • Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2023

    Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
    95 POINTS! - WINE FRONT

      "Very good Grenache here, it’s lively and gently herbal, raspberry, ripe cherry and almond, quite some spice and dried flower perfume too, a fair bit of mint. Juicy ripe cherry and red fruit, the tannin is a little raspy and stony, and...

    Current stock: 1

    $38.00
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  • MMAD Chenin Blanc 2023

    MMAD Chenin Blanc 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    94 POINTS! - WINE FRONT

      "Intensity of flavour is one of this wine’s key attributes but texture and length are the thing. Pear, apple, mace and hay characters get a good chatter of flavour going, (white) pepper notes sprayed over the finish. There’s a chalky,...

    Current stock: 8

    $48.00
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  • Hedonist Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023

    Hedonist Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    DELICIOUS, COMPLEX AND APPROACHABLE!

        "The aroma is imbued with blue fruits and fresh raspberries. A subtle hint of nutmeg adds a delicate, spicy nuance to the bouquet. The palate highly approachable wine characterised by a long and smooth mouthfeel that gently unveils...

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    Current stock: 20

    $28.00
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  • Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 2022

    Ministry of Clouds Shiraz 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    A SLENDER AND YOUTHFUL EXPRESSION OF SHIRAZ!

      "An exercise in slender power, bringing early picked McLaren Vale Shiraz characters exhibited by cool blue and red fruit with layers of coal dust and earth to entice, supported by a gentle oak creaminess, which progresses to the palate exhibiting...

    Current stock: 2

    $30.00
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  • Penny's Hill Single Vineyard Yeenunga Grenache 2023

    Penny's Hill Single Vineyard Yeenunga Grenache 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    BEST IN SHOW TROPHY! - DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

      Of the over 18,000 wine entries from 57 countries, there were 50 Best in Show medals awarded, recognising 0.28 per cent of all wines entered - Penny's Hill Yeenunga Grenache 2023 was amongst the pinnacle.   "It’s not often mentioned,...

    Current stock: 8

    $80.00
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  • Thistledown Vagabond Grenache 2022

    Thistledown Vagabond Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

      "Sourced from three remarkable sites in the famed Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale, this wine possesses a beautifully complex, aromatic nose of violets, wild cherry, rosemary and warming spice. The palate is energetic yet polished and...

    Current stock: 10

    $54.00
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  • Coriole Piquepoul 2023

    Coriole Piquepoul 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    FROM THE FIRST PICPOUL VINEYARD PLANTED IN AUSTRALIA!

        "So much crunch and brine, with green apple, lemon zest and some floral top notes. It’s very stony and dry, but delivers a good amount of flavour, and the finish has some raw almond and grapefruity bite. Delightful thirst slaking...

    Current stock: 23

    $32.00
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  • Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2020

    Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2020

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    96 POINTS! - ANDREW CAILLARD MW
    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY
    96 POINTS! - VINOUS

        "Deep crimson. Dark chocolate, black cherry, toasty aromas with roasted chestnut notes. Chocolaty textured and elemental with powerful black cherry, elderberry fruits, firm muscular, touch ferric tannins, impressive mid palate volume and...

    Current stock: 5

    $115.00
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  • Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Shiraz 2022

    Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Shiraz 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    95 POINTS! - THE REAL REVIEW
    95 POINTS! - THE WINE FRONT
    95 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING

        "This exceptional Shiraz is drawn from the two oldest blocks in the Rayner Vineyard, planted in 1950. Three-quarters of the fruit comes from Block 24 in the northeast corner of the vineyard, on deep sandy soils with ironstone rocks,...

    Current stock: 11

    $47.00
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  • Bondar Wines Junto Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2023

    Bondar Wines Junto Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    GREAT QUALITY WINE AT FANTASTIC VALUE!

      "Frisky red fruited style with a smattering of dried herb and lemon zest. It’s light to medium-bodied, strawberry and orange rind, light grip of tannin, kind of edgy in character, though I like the fresh spiced and sappy strawberry thing it...

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    Current stock: 21

    $30.00
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  • SC Pannell Smart Grenache 2022

    SC Pannell Smart Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    97 POINTS! - NICK RYAN
    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    95 POINTS! - THE WINE FRONT

      "The Smart vineyard is in a slightly more elevated site in Clarendon, in the Adelaide Hills, that consistently delivers grenache with tightly pulled focus. This is the coiled and wound one, the stand-offish and reserved one. It’s grenache...

    Current stock: 5

    $80.00
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  • SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2022

    SC Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    97 POINTS! - HALLIDAY
    TOP 100 WINES 2024 HALLIDAY
    95 POINTS!- NICK RYAN
    95 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    94 POINTS! - THE WINE FRONT

      "This is a chunky, earthy expression of grenache in this exceptional vintage. Notes of pickled ginger, tamarind and dark cherries. Hints of moss and iodine across the forceful, slightly drying finish. This is an immense wine, typical of the style...

    Current stock: 9

    $80.00
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  • SC Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2022

    SC Pannell Little Branch Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    97 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    95 POINTS! - NICK RYAN

      "This is an impactful grenache made by somebody who prizes Italian wines. The tannins are an immense force field, with kirsch, strawberries and dried Mediterranean herbs, and a note of almond husk that gives noble bitterness. The density, poise...

    Current stock: 5

    $80.00
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  • Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2022

    Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
    96 POINTS! - WINE FRONT
    95 POINTS! - REAL REVIEW

      "Gee, you can really smell and taste the maturation vessel in this wine, which I like. Red fruit, dried flowers (including chamomile), aniseed and mint, tamarind, almond meal and fresh rhubarb, cranberry flavour and acidity. It’s...

    Current stock: 4

    $85.00
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