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

  • 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: 20

    $85.00
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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...

    Current stock: 1

    $45.00
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  • d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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

    96 POINTS! - THE REAL REVIEW

      "A dense, dark appearance, with a rim of red and purple. Extremely fragrant, with fresh green and red capsicum, tomato leaves, blackcurrant, as well as some more herbal notes like sage and oregano. Very intense red fruits. It’s early days,...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 17

    $70.00
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 20

    $32.00
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  • MMAD Grenache 2022

    MMAD Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    WINE FRONT 97 POINTS!
    JAMES HALLIDAY 97 POINTS!
    JAMES SUCKLING 96 POINTS!

      "The second release of the MMAD Vineyard label, and off its 1939-planted Blewitt Springs vineyard. About 15% whole bunches, fermented in wood and steel, maturation in concrete and large old French oak. Unlike the 2022 shiraz, this takes time to...

    Current stock: 1

    $70.00
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  • Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2022

    Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2022

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

        "100% Shiraz from the 20 Rows block at Langhorne Creek, the new release is some what fresher and tighter and lighter on it's feet than the last two wines from hotter, drier years. There is a lovely balance here of vibrant flavour and...

    Current stock: 1

    $90.00
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  • 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: 5

    $120.00
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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...

    Current stock: 2

    $36.50
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  • Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2020

    Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah 2020

    Region: SA- Clarendon

    97 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING
    95 POINTS! - WINE ADVOCATE

      "Deep aromas of lead pencil and black fruits with some bacon. Full-bodied with round and velverty tannins. Sweet pipe tobacco and bark. Juicy, very structured and tannin driven. Really impressive. Drink after 2026." - James...

    Current stock: 2

    $45.00
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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: 7

    $65.00
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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: 6

    $36.50
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  • d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018

    d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018

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

    96 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING

      "Quite expressive and exotic, with red plums, blackberries and iodine, as well as dried herbs and nori, quite fragrant spices and currants. The palate has a sleek, dense and long feel, with impressive fruit intensity, delivered in such contained...

    Current stock: 3

    $80.00
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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: 6

    $65.00
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  • d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018 Signed Gift

    d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2018 Signed Gift

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

    SIGNED BY THE WINEMAKER, A FAVOURITE SHIRAZ FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL WINE FAMILIES
    JAMES SUCKLING 96 POINTS!
    WINESTATE MAGAZINE 94 POINTS!

      "The 2018 begins with dark fruits, damson plum, and lovely fennel seed twists. Rich balsamic glazed beets, roasted meats and jus give layers of complexity unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Superb balance. Slaty, persistent, mineral like...

    Current stock: 1

    $85.00
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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: 5

    $100.00
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  • Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

    Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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

    UNASHAMEDLY BOLD WINES MADE WITH PASSION AND FINESSE

      "I love Langhorne Creek Cabernet. There's a clarity of varietal expression combined with a rounded texture which makes it as natural as an old friend. The 2021 vintage is a beauty. The gentle growing season suited the Cabernet very well and...

    Current stock: 4

    $75.00
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  • Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2016

    Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz 2016

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    SILVER! - INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE

       "Persistent aromas of liquorice, black currant and blackberry with a full bodied ripe fruit style with well integrated tannins. Big and concentrated flavours." - Silver, International Wine Challenge  

    Current stock: 1

    $85.00
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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: 2

    $62.00
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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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  • SC Pannell Koomilya DC Block Shiraz 2019

    SC Pannell Koomilya DC Block Shiraz 2019

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

    WINE FRONT 95 POINTS!

      "It’s highly perfumed, so rich and ripe, inky plummy fruit characters, brined black olive and a strong overlay of cedar, mahogany and clove. The palate is similarly generous and rich, plush and impenetrable, tightens on train tracks of...

    Current stock: 8

    $107.00
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