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

  • 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: 16

    $30.00
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  • Bondar Wines Junto Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2022

    Bondar Wines Junto Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2022

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

    GREAT QUALITY WINE AT FANTASTIC VALUE

      "A Southern Rhone style blend that is intended to be unpretentious and an easy to drink, bistro style. The Grenache leads the blend with its pretty red fruits and perfume, with Shiraz and Mataro lending spice and structure. Grenache (62%),...

    Current stock: 3

    $28.00
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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: 4

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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: 2

    $38.00
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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: 8

    $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: 18

    $36.50
    $33.00
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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: 9

    $65.00
    $59.95
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  • Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2021

    Yangarra Kings Wood Shiraz 2021

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 97 POINTS!
    REAL REVIEW 95 POINTS!
    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!
    A WALL OF BEAUTIFUL SHIRAZ FLAVOUR

      "Dark, inky and really opaque and youthful in the glass. Evocative aromas of mulberry, rhubarb, satsuma plum, licorice, char and spice. Rich, mouth-filling and plush on the palate, oodles of dark fruits, spice and creamy oak. A powerful wine with...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 17

    $65.00
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  • d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

    d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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

    DOUBLE GOLD NZ INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2022!
    95 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS!
    95 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING!
    97 POINTS WINE STATE MAGAZINE!

      "Dark and intense Cabernet. This wine has personality - a loud and powerful aroma. Very fragrant with green and red capsicum, savoury spices, tomato leaves, blackcurrant and sage. The flavours follow suit, with red fruits, fresh cherries,...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 14

    $70.00
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  • Dune Cactus Canyon Grenache 2022

    Dune Cactus Canyon Grenache 2022

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale
    Farming Organic Sustainably-made

    A MEDIUM BODIED, JUICY, JUBILANT GRENACHE

      "CACTUS CANYON is our first grenache harvest from 2021 after taking 10 years to get established in the sands. This is a bright juicy wine with great acidity and fresh flavours. We pick to highlight the aromatic intensity of grenache and...

    Current stock: 2

    $26.50
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 12

    $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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 7

    $100.00
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  • Coriole Mary Kathleen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    Coriole Mary Kathleen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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

    REAL REVIEW 95 POINTS!
    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!
    JAMES HALLIDAY 94 POINTS!

      "Quite deep and dark in colour, impressive for its age. Lifted aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, cedar, tobacco, sweet oak and bramble. Rich and powerful on the palate, there's an impressive drive of fleshy dark fruits as well as a lift of leaf,...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 7

    $65.00
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  • Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2019

    Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2019

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

    REAL REVIEW 95 POINTS!
    JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!
    WINE FRONT 94+ POINTS!

      "Opaque core just fading slightly into a purple tinged rim. Mulberry preserve, dark chocolate, and linseed oil aromatics. Seriously concentrated black fruit fills the mouth. Layers of dark chocolate and warm sweet spices fill every corner of the...

    Current stock: 12

    $115.00
    $105.00
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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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  • Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2019

    Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2019

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    WINE ORBIT 96 POINTS!
    WINE PILOT 96 POINTS!

      "The colour is a very dark maroon. The immediate aromas are of dried herbs, warm earth and then a sweet core of black cherries and chocolate. Full-flavoured and concentrated, the wine is impressively balanced. It really picks up on the palate...

    Current stock: 22

    $75.00
    $69.00
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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: 9

    $35.00
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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: 1

    $75.00
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