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)

  • 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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  • Longview Macclesfield Chardonnay 2022

    Longview Macclesfield Chardonnay 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    WINE PILOT 94 POINTS!
    GINGER. BUTTERSCOTCH. LUSCIOUSNESS. LENGTH.

      "This is a cracking Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, from the Macclesfield sub-region, from a very fine year. This is a finely constructed Chardonnay with impressive length. Spices, lemons, a very gentle hint of cashew, touches of ginger and river...

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    Current stock: 6

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  • Kaesler Reach for the Sky Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021

    Kaesler Reach for the Sky Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Sustainably-made

    BOLD AND FULL-BODIED WINE, YET WELL BALANCED

      "Grenache (39%), Shiraz (32%) Mourvèdre (29%). Reach for the Sky parcels are selected from blocks that stylistically suit a more bright, fresh and vibrant style of wine that is made to be soft and approachable. Lifted red cherry,...

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  • Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2023

    Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2023

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    94 POINTS! - HUON HOOKE, THE REAL REVIEW 2023

      "Pale, water-white colour; pungent intensity of aromas, peppermint lollies, background lemon juice and herbs both fresh and dried. Lively, delicate yet intense palate flavour, great varietal character and finishes clean and dry and long, with...

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  • Tim Smith Viognier 2023

    Tim Smith Viognier 2023

    Region: SA- Eden Valley

    PERFUMED AND RICH VIOGNIER WITH PLENTY OF FRESHNESS!

      "Another impressive release from Tim Smith. Some Viogniers are weighty and oily, but not here. Barrel fermented and aged in lees for six months, the freshness and sleek lines are clear. Handled with kid gloves, cut apricots, ginger, flecks of...

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    Current stock: 16

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  • Ottelia Graciano 2020

    Ottelia Graciano 2020

    Region: SA- Padthaway
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    GIVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT A WHIRL! THIS MEDIUM-BODIED, SPICY WINE WILL PLEASE FANS OF TEMPRANILLO OR GRENACHE

      "Sourced from Padthaway, Graciano is a Spanish variety most well known for its use as a blending component in Rioja. Although uncommon as a single varietal, the wine is gaining more popularity in Australia. Our rendition is medium...

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  • Lobethal Road Bacchant Chardonnay 2022

    Lobethal Road Bacchant Chardonnay 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!

      "Rated a 5 Star Winery and one of James Halliday's Ten Dark Horses in the Halliday Wine Companion 2020, Lobethal Road produces excellent wine from the Adelaide Hills, most notably under their Bacchant label. Their...

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  • Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    BENCHMARK ADELAIDE HILLS CHARDONNAY - A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE!

      "The cool ripening conditions produced Chardonnay with intense flavours and excellent balance. Aiming for elegance, restraint and the ability to age, acid is bright and there’s generosity of flavour. Typically it shows white flowers,...

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  • Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2023

    Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2023

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast
    Farming Organic Biodynamic

    AN ABSOLUTELY CHARMING CHARDONNAY - GREAT VALUE

      "Cream, white peach, citrus vanillin brioche on the nose. The palate has more brioche plus minerality, peaches, lime and cream. Limestone Coast fruit, including a blend of Coonawarra and Mount Gambier. The Coonawarra fruit is from the V&A...

    Current stock: 1

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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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  • Coates The Reserve Chardonnay 2022

    Coates The Reserve Chardonnay 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    CREAMY, HIGH QUALITY CHARDONNAY WITH STONE FRUIT, TOASTED HAZELNUTS AND NOUGAT AT ITS CORE

      "Elegant aromas showcase citrus fruits in the company of fragrant notes of pineapple and guava; accents of spice and toast add to the complexity. The palate is in the medium-bodied in style, an initial burst of lemon and white peach flavours is...

    Current stock: 2

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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

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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...

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    $37.00
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  • Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

    Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

    Region: SA- Coonawarra
    Farming Sustainably-made

    96 POINTS HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION!

      "Such fine-grained tannin, such even-handed fruit, such a lengthy finish. This is a beautiful Black Label cabernet, elegantly medium-bodied, blessed with blackcurrant, forest berry, cool mint and cedar characters, and tempered by tobacco-like...

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    Current stock: 14

    $42.00
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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...

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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...

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