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

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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,...

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    Current stock: 12

    $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: 12

    $30.00
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  • Gentle Folk Village Syrah 2023

    Gentle Folk Village Syrah 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Organic

    GENTLE FOLK HAVE ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION FOR MODERN WINEMAKING AND UTILISING HIGH QUALITY GROWERS

      "Lovely perfume of fresh dark berries and white pepper. Violet, baking spice and ripe blackberry stand out from the wine's silky texture. Great concentration with impressive style and vibrancy - a beautifully elegant yet rich Syrah." - Wine...

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    Current stock: 12

    $45.00
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  • Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2022

    Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    FAN FAVOURITE - A LUSH, RICH SHIRAZ WHICH PULLS NO PUNCHES

      "The 2022 Boxer boasts a robust foundation of dark fruit, black cherries, mocha, and a hint of clove spice that comes alive in the glass. Its velvety texture delivers notes of fresh plum, balanced tannins, and a subtle touch...

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  • Brash Higgins Cabernet Franc 2022

    Brash Higgins Cabernet Franc 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    PERFUMED FRESHNESS! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TAKES ON CABERNET FRANC IN AUSTRALIA

      “A translucent violet in colour. The nose is lifted, aromatic, brooding with violet leaf, red and blue fruit, jalapeno and pencil shavings. There is roasted bell pepper, ashes, rose petals, mulberry; exactly what this vineyard smells...

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  • Bondar Wines Midnight Hour Shiraz 2022

    Bondar Wines Midnight Hour Shiraz 2022

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

    REAL REVIEW 96 POINTS!

      "Deep, rich ruby red hue. Blueberry, dried morcilla, clove and beef bone aromas. Deep and weighty on the palate, all about savoury complexity over dark fruits. Drying beef, slate, iodine and roasting mushrooms all sit through the length of the...

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  • Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2022

    Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2022

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!
    "The palate bursts with energy and drive."

      THE FANTASTIC FOLLOW-UP VINTAGE TO THE WINE-OF-THE-YEAR 2021 YANGARRA OLD VINE GRENACHE   "These gnarly strugglers were planted in 1946 in a deep sandy dune we call The Beach, overlying the North Maslin Sands geological formation. The Old...

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    Current stock: 16

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  • Mazi Limited Release Rose 2022

    Mazi Limited Release Rose 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    PALE, DRY AND SOPHISTICATED - WATERMELON, ROSE HIP TEA AND VANILLA HINTS

      "A complex layer of white peach, musk, almond meal and mild pimento brought into line by natural acidity, grape skin and fine oak tannin. The 2022 Limited Release rosé was made from handpicked Mourvedre and Grenache grapes grown in...

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    Current stock: 12

    $36.50
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  • Clarendon Hills Brookman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    Clarendon Hills Brookman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET JUST HITTING ITS CONFIDENT STRIDE NOW - ENJOY OR KEEP

      "Deeply layered, this charming wine is a very pure expression of Blewett Springs Cabernet, bringing­ blackcurrant, blackberries, violets, chocolate and cedar notes. Matured in 100% new French oak, the wine is so full in flavour it...

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    Current stock: 16

    $40.00
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  • Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2022

    Bondar Wines Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2022

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!
    VERY FINE GRENACHE - FLAVOURS OR PERSIMMON, CHERRY, RASPBERRY AND WHITE PEPPER

      "We really want the Rayner Grenache to be pretty-yet-savoury, and generally a more elegant expression of the variety. We believe that this is what our 1970 block wants to produce so we just try to let it express itself as best we can. To help...

    Current stock: 4

    $37.00
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  • Bondar Wines Violet Hour Shiraz 2022

    Bondar Wines Violet Hour Shiraz 2022

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

    A CLASSIC REGIONAL STYLE FROM THE NEW SCHOOL OF MCLAREN VALE

      "Fantastic value, high quality McLaren Vale Shiraz. Fruit sourced from the venerable Rayner vineyard estate plantings dating back to 1947. Medium to full-bodied with dense tannins and great length on the palate." - Winehouse  

    Current stock: 3

    $30.00
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  • Bondar Wines Fiano 2023

    Bondar Wines Fiano 2023

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

    ENERGETIC FIANO - FOR THOSE WHO WANT A GREAT BALANCE OF FRESHNESS AND RICHNESS

      "After a short spell on skins, the fruit was pressed gently into old oak and stainless steel. The wine remained on light lees until June before blending and bottling. The cool conditions and long hang time have led to a bright, fresh and...

    Current stock: 2

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  • SC Pannell The Vale Shiraz Grenache 2019

    SC Pannell The Vale Shiraz Grenache 2019

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

    A MCLAREN VALE ICON HARMONISES THE REGION'S GREATEST VARIETIES

      "Enveloping and rich from the first sip. Freshness and drive from the Grenache supported by dark flavours and textures of the shiraz. The tannins are lacey and in the perfect spot for consumption. The choir is in full voice and the harmony is...

    Current stock: 1

    $38.00
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  • SC Pannell No220 Grenache 2022

    SC Pannell No220 Grenache 2022

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

    SULFUR FREE! HAPPY DRINKING WITH THIS JUBILANT GRENACHE

      "There’s a huge wallop of primary fruit flavours including blood orange, cranberry and dark chocolate but the finish is savoury and coated with myrtle. A luscious fruit driven palate with a tannic frame. Mouth filling but not...

    Current stock: 18

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  • Bondar Wines Monastrell 2021

    Bondar Wines Monastrell 2021

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!

      "Honey, nuts, blood orange and red fruits. It’s juicy, fresh, a little sappy, poached strawberry and blood plum, grilled meat, some dried herb perfume, light grip of shale-like tannin, a pleasing bitterness, and freshness, and a finish of...

    Current stock: 5

    $32.00
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  • Yayoi Wines Chenin Blanc 2022

    Yayoi Wines Chenin Blanc 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    YAYOI IS JAPANESE FOR 'NEW LIFE'

    "Delicious! Textural thing, loaded with lemon curd, almond nutty savouriness, faint sake-like characters and a fine trill of briny acidity to taste. Refreshing while gently coating the palate, a crispness but decidedly in a slippery vein with great...

    Current stock: 8

    $35.00
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  • Coriole Piquepoul 2022

    Coriole Piquepoul 2022

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


    JAMES HALLIDAY 93 POINTS!
    WINE COMPANION TOP 100 WINES OF AUSTRALIA!

      "The nose is spritely and fresh showing fresh lemon, cypress and white nectarine. The palate is fine and long with fresh acidity providing drive and texture, flavours of citrus blossom, jasmine flower and wet stone leaving the palate craving...

    Current stock: 3

    $28.00
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  • Yangarra Grenache Rose 2022

    Yangarra Grenache Rose 2022

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

    CRISP AND REFRESHING ROSE - DELICIOUS AND SO VERY EASY TO DRINK

      "The fruit was hand-picked early in the season capturing the pink lady apple crunchiness of the skins, producing a very pale, elegant and dry style of Rosé. Grenache displays delicate rose hip and strawberry aromas with a juicy, crisp...

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    Current stock: 14

    $25.00
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