South Australia

The "historic heart of Australian wine."

Key varieties: Shiraz (syrah), cabernet sauvignon, grenache, riesling

"South Australia is a very important wine producing state responsible for almost 50% of Australia’s annual production. It is also home to some of the most famous regions, historic estates and the oldest vines in the country. 

Straddling the centre of Australia, South Australia produces the majority of the nation’s wine. The State also boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. The venerable old vines found in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills, through their isolation, survived the great phylloxera plagues that wiped out the vines of North America, Europe and Australia’s eastern vineyards. 

Quarantine restrictions were introduced that saved South Australia’s vines from phylloxera and ensured the State retained its grape growing status. 

There is a multitude of different soil types and local mitigating influences such as altitude and cooling ocean breezes that allow for a wide range of wine styles and qualities. South Australia also has a diverse range of regions from the relatively warm temperate climate of the Barossa Valley; to the maritime precincts of McLaren Vale, the Fleurieu Peninsula's Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek and Southern Fleurieu; the cooler Adelaide Hills region and the hot climate of the Riverland region on the Murray River. " - Wine Australia

Map courtesy : James Halliday’s Wine Atlas of Australia (Hardie Grant Books 2008)

  • Saltram No. 1 Shiraz 2012

    Saltram No. 1 Shiraz 2012

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    95 POINTS! - JAMES HALLIDAY

      "Over the years a flag bearer for Saltram in vintages where its power and intensity are matched by its complexity, 2012 being such a vintage. The colour is that of a 1yo, and the complex array of black fruits are welded to the oak and tannins."...

    Current stock: 2

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  • Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2008

    Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2008

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    WINE FRONT 94+ POINTS

    "Deep garnet-black colored, the 2008 Stonewell Shiraz presents relatively youthful notes of warm black plums, blackcurrant cordial and crushed blueberries over licorice, chocolate box and yeast extract. Full bodied, ripe, rich and expressive in the...

    Current stock: 1

    $120.00
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  • Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2012

    Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2012

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    98 POINTS! JAMES HALLIDAY

      " The fruit for this wine has tremendous concentration and intensity, making Meshach a powerful, yet beautifully balanced wine.Winemaking with grapes from such old vines is kept simple. After crushing, the grapes were inoculated with yeast and...

    Current stock: 1

    $175.00
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  • Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

    Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

    Region: SA- Coonawarra
    Farming Sustainably-made

    97 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
    97 POINTS! - THE REAL REVIEW
    96 POINTS! - CAMPBELL MATTINSON

        "Dense, powerful cabernet sauvignon with an array of dark fruits, cigar box, tobacco and subtle herb and spice notes supported by fine graphite-like tannins. The wine only hints at its potential and will need at least a decade before it...

    Current stock: 1

    $155.00
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  • Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2010

    Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2010

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    96 POINTS! - WINE COMPANION

      "The 2010 Meshach is inky red/black in colour with vibrant purple hues. It has great intensity and depth which is typical of Meshach. The aroma is truly distinctive, with rich dark chocolate, berry coulis, leather and cinnamon. The palate is...

    Current stock: 1

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  • Penfolds Magill Shiraz 2011

    Penfolds Magill Shiraz 2011

    Region: SA-(Other)

    JAMES HALLIDAY 94 POINTS!
    TYSON STELZER 94 POINTS!

      "True to this cool season, there is a prettiness and elegance to Magill, upheld by lively acidity and accentuated with exotic spice. An engaging and commendable 2011" - WBM, July 2014    

    Current stock: 2

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  • Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2009 (Minor Damaged Label)

    Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2009 (Minor Damaged Label)

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
    95 POINTS! - ROBERT PARKER

      "Very deep garnet-black with a purple rim, the 2009 Meshach Shiraz offers up a pronounced perfume of potpourri, powdered cinnamon, chocolate box, menthol and incense over a core of creme de cassis and prunes. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in...

    Current stock: 4

    $165.00
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  • Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2007 Museum Release

    Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 2007 Museum Release

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    SPECTACULAR MATURE SHIRAZ! RELEASED FROM THE WINERY AFTER 17 YEARS

      "Re-released to market after a maturation of 17 years, here is a grand, mature Shiraz of impeccable pedigree. The Block 6 vineyard was at the time of picking already 115 years old. This iconic site is just 1.5 hectares, with vines planted over...

    Current stock: 2

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  • Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2009

    Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2009

    Region: SA- Coonawarra

    96 POINTS! - HALLIDAY

        "Licorice, black fruit, mint and lavish sweet mocha and vanilla oak – there’s a touch of raisined fruit flavour here too. Typical Tally palate – full bodied, a black hole of dark fruit, acid, oak and tannin with savoury...

    Current stock: 2

    $110.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2005

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Wine Advocate 99 points!"The 2005 Shiraz Reserve was sourced from a 45-year-old vineyard and aged for 18 months in American and French oak of various sizes. A saturated purple color, it presents an array of otherworldly scents including smoke, mineral,...

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    $145.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Robert Parker 98 points! Perhaps the finest Cabernet Sauvignon made in Australia is Noon's inky/purple-hued 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a classic Cabernet with riveting levels of creme de cassis and graphite characteristics. Full-bodied and deep,...

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    $120.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2003

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Robert Parker 99 points! Not surprisingly, the 2003 Shiraz Reserve possesses off-the-charts richness as well as an intoxicatingly complex, multidimensional bouquet of smoke, licorice, blackberries, cassis, vanilla, and incense. A huge, sweet, rich,...

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    $145.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    96 POINTS - ROBERT PARKER!    The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (400 cases) is a 100% Cabernet from 30-year-old vines that spent 18 months in both small and large oak barrels. It exhibits a striking bouquet of graphite, creme de cassis,...

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    $100.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2002

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Robert Parker 99 points! Flirting with perfection, the blue/purple-colored 2002 Shiraz Reserve is a 300-case cuvee produced from 40-year-old vines that was aged in a combination of small and large oak. Along with a texture reminiscent of motor oil, this...

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    $155.00
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  • Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Robert Parker 95 points! The opaque blue/black/purple-colored 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is even more impressive from bottle than it was from barrel. This is a great effort displaying first-growth quality. It boasts a stunningly pure nose of creme...

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    $115.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2001

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Robert Parker 99 points! "The 2001 Shiraz Reserve is a riveting example of what is so exciting about old vine Shiraz. Produced from a 35-40-year old McLaren Vale vineyard, it possesses amazing aromatics, purity, texture, and richness. This 2001, which...

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    $145.00
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  • d'Arenberg Coppermine Road 2017/2019 Duo

    d'Arenberg Coppermine Road 2017/2019 Duo

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

    Includes one bottle each of the 2017 and 2019!

    Chance to savour two different vintages of an iconic cabernet. From one of the country's most talented winemakers. At an incredible discount. While Stocks Last!   d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 JAMES HALLIDAY 95...

    $140.00
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