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

  • Bekkers Syrah 2020

    Bekkers Syrah 2020

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    95 POINTS - NED GOODWIN

      "Seen on the lists in several top Michelin restaurants around the world this small, boutique producer is one of McLarens finest." - Wine House   "Clarendon and Seaview sourcing, the former elevated at 194–242m. Yields, minuscule...

    Current stock: 4

    $120.00
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  • Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021

    Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021

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

    ANDREW CAILLARD 96 POINTS!
    JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS!
    HUON HOOKE 94 POINTS!
    UNIQUELY PRODUCED, ROUND AND FLAVOURSOME WHITE

      "Lemon curd, grapefruit, hint graphite waxy aromas. Well concentrated grapefruit, hint nectarine, pear skin flavours, supple slinky/ al dente textures, lovely mid-palate richness and fresh long cutting acidity. Very refreshing and complex –...

    Current stock: 5

    $65.00
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  • SC Pannell Koomilya GT Block Shiraz 2019

    SC Pannell Koomilya GT Block Shiraz 2019

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

    WINE FRONT 96 POINTS!

      "There’s a freshness and lift to the wine despite the concentration and layering of dark fruit, woody spice and general inkiness. The character of gewurz seems omnipresent despite no gewurz here – it’s floral and pretty shiraz,...

    Current stock: 4

    $107.00
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  • Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020

    Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    JAMES HALLIDAY 97 POINTS! " CABERNET SHIRAZ OF THE YEAR" CAMPBELL MATTINSON 97 POINTS! WINE ADVOCATE 97 POINTS!

      "Ink black at the core to a deeply-tinted ruby-red rim. A rich and complex nose, mixed berries and oak spices lift from the glass. Voluminous and weighty, the fruit concentration is impressive yet doesn't fall into the jammy spectrum. Equally,...

    Current stock: 2

    $185.00
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  • Chapel Hill The Vicar 2019

    Chapel Hill The Vicar 2019

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

    Gold - 2022 International Wine Challenge

    "Bright blackberry jam, spice and red currant followed by a brisk acidity. Focused and long that is complimented with lovely integrated tannins." 14.5% Alcohol  

    Current stock: 1

    $70.00
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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...

    Current stock: 6

    $28.00
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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: 5

    $54.00
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  • Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2022

    Yangarra Hickinbotham Grenache 2022

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

    97 POINTS! - HALLIDAY
    TOP 100 WINES 2024 HALLIDAY
    96 POINTS! - REAL REVIEW
    95 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING

      "Lift of raspberry and rose petal, hint of dry soil on the nose. Palate Is medium weighted with slippery red berry fruits and a subtle dried herbal undertone. Well-framed tannins ensure it carries and drives with focus and tension and the finish...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 13

    $85.00
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  • Bondar Wines Vestige Grenache 2021

    Bondar Wines Vestige Grenache 2021

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 97 POINTS!
    SPECIAL RELEASE WINE - ONLY 30 DOZEN PRODUCED FROM A SINGLE BARREL

      "A rare beast, and likely a one off. A 30 dozen production from a 100 year old patch of Grenache in the McLaren Flat.  Rich, dark raspberry, nutty, some gum leaf and mint perfume, but so much power here. It’s distinctly minty and gum...

    Current stock: 1

    $65.00
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  • Ulithorne Frux Frugis Shiraz 2018

    Ulithorne Frux Frugis Shiraz 2018

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    95 POINTS! - NED GOODWIN MW, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

      "This wine exhibits a dark ruby colour, portraying concentration and intensity. The nose shows lifted aromas of ripe fruits such as plum, black cherry, and a fine spice blend of cinnamon and liquorice. The full palate of rich black cherry, juicy...

    Current stock: 2

    $100.00
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  • Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2021

    Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2021

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    POWERFUL, MOUTHFILLING, LUSCIOUS

      "Black crimson in colour, this wine leaps from the glass with powerful aromatics of blueberries, fresh plum, licorice and nuances of chocolate biscuit. The seamless texture is laced with fresh berry fruit, coffee, vanilla cream and warm spice,...

    Current stock: 1

    $62.00
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  • Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

    Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    5 STAR WINERY - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION!

      "Estate-grown, matured in French and American oak. A powerful, full-bodied cabernet with sultry black fruits decorated by firm varietal tannins. Will long outlive the patience of many consumers, and reward those who wait, for it is well balanced...

    Current stock: 3

    $28.00
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  • Mr Riggs Shiraz 2012

    Mr Riggs Shiraz 2012

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    95 POINTS! - THE WINE FRONT

        'Bold fruit. Comes at you in waves in layers. Blackberry, ink, violet and salty earth. Chocolatey oak adds to the show to the feeling of generosity. Grunty tannin wraps big ropes around it all. Substantial in all respects.'...

    Current stock: 3

    $45.00
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  • Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2018

    Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2018

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    94 POINTS! - WINE FRONT

      "Black fruit, spice, liquorice, lavender, mint and dried roses. Medium to full-bodied, ripe black fruit, but has perfume and spice, some beef dripping and black olive, a firm chalky feel to tannin, and while it’s distinctly savoury,...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 13

    $37.00
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  • Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2019

    Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2019

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

    THERE IS NO WINE BIGGER AND BOLDER THAN NOON'S RESERVE SHIRAZ

      "This opulent and densely concentrated wine is sourced from the ‘20 Rows’ block within the Borrett family’s Langhorne Creek vineyard. It is vinified in small, open vats, pressed using a traditional basket press and aged for 18...

    Current stock: 1

    $90.00
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  • Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2015

    Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2015

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!

       "This wine exhibits a beautifully deep crimson colour alongside plentiful aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, and mulberry on the nose. The palate is bursting with ripe dark fruit such as plum and juicy blackberry, which are complemented by...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 1

    $70.00
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