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)

  • Murdoch Hill Apollo Pinot Noir 2022

    Murdoch Hill Apollo Pinot Noir 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    98 POINTS! - HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION

      "Whiffs of cap gun, warm slate, a bit of flint too, plus dark cherry, salted liquorice. Savoury start, very. Smoky and flinty to taste, an override on dark cherry fruit, plum, licks of liquorice again and lingers with smokiness again. Tannins...

    Current stock: 8

    $89.00
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  • Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

    Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    96 POINTS! - HUON HOOKE
    96 POINTS! - WINE FRONT

      "Lighty toasted cashewnut aroma, hints of vanilla and almond-meal, the palate refined and tense, concentrated and yet seamlessly textured and composed. The wine is very smooth and rounded, with plenty of acidity but you barely feel it. Lovely...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 12

    $100.00
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  • Henschke Mount Edelstone 2019

    Henschke Mount Edelstone 2019

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    98 POINTS! - JAMES HALLIDAY
    98 POINTS! - ANDREW CAILLARD
    96 POINTS! - HUON HOOKE
    96 POINTS! - DECANTER
    96 POINTS! - WINE ADVOCATE
    19/20 MATTHEW JUKES

      "Deep, dark dense red-black-purple colours in the glass, the bouquet evokes dried herbs, hot days under a eucalypt forest canopy, complete with underbrush. Very full-bodied, solidly structured and profoundly flavoured, with masses of...

    Current stock: 6

    $265.00
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  • Henschke Hill of Grace 2019

    Henschke Hill of Grace 2019

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    99 POINTS! - JAMES HALLIDAY
    97 POINTS! - HUON HOOKE
    97 POINTS! - DECANTER
    97 POINTS! - WINE ADVOCATE
    19.5/20 - JANCIS ROBINSON
    19.5+/20 MATTHEW JUKES
    TINY AMOUNTS OF HILL OF GRACE PRODUCED IN 2019

      **Rare Wine. Only 1 per customer**   "Deep colour, still retaining a good tint of purple, the bouquet dusty/earthy/terracotta at first, then spicy berry fruits and earthy char notes join in, with black-loam nuances and the palate is deep...

    Current stock: 2

    $1,150.00
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  • Lobethal Road Rose 2023

    Lobethal Road Rose 2023

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    GOLD MEDAL! ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW
    PERFUMED, DRY AND MOREISH, LOBETHAL ROAD NAIL QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY IN ONE

      "This Pinot Noir Rosé has a lifted nose of strawberries and cherry blossom, leading to an elegant palate of red currant and strawberry fruit, with crisp acidity and a long clean finish. Perfect on its own or enjoy with local cheese,...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 17

    $25.00
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  • Lobethal Road Pinot Gris 2023

    Lobethal Road Pinot Gris 2023

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    TOP GOLD! ROYAL ADELAIDE WINE SHOW
    THIS BOUTIQUE PRODUCER IS A BIG WINNER ON THE WINE SHOW CIRCUIT FOR THEIR CLASSY, WELL CRAFTED WINES

      "Hand picked and whole bunch pressed, 20% barrel fermented. A fragrant nose of Nashi pear and spice leads to a richly structured palate of delicious orchard fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, with fine acidity and elegant length. Enjoy with...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 18

    $25.00
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  • Stonegarden Shiraz 2019

    Stonegarden Shiraz 2019

    Region: SA- Eden Valley

    - HISTORIC VINEYARD
    - EX ROCKFORD WINEMAKER BEN RADFORD
    - WINE WITH PEDIGREE!

      "Sweet black fruit, truffle, dried mint, sage, dark soy sauce. It’s thick and sweet and savoury, with a mass of fine-grained tannin... a whole lot of flavour, coffee bean and saline character, with a rich and sooty tannin finish of...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 21

    $85.00
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  • Gentle Folk Village Scary Gully Pinot Noir 2022

    Gentle Folk Village Scary Gully Pinot Noir 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Organic

    94 POINTS! - WINE FRONT

      "Red cherry, raspberry, moss and brambles to sniff on. Similar to taste, a red fruited focus but some dried herb, anise, and that sense of ‘moss’ in flavour. Chalky rub over the juiciness of the wine, a fine, feathery web of tannin...

    Current stock: 10

    $55.00
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  • Gentle Folk Village Sangiovese 2023

    Gentle Folk Village Sangiovese 2023

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Organic

    JUICY YET COMPLEX ADELAIDE HILLS SANGIOVESE

      "We love Sangiovese above all other grape varieties. There... we said it. Its just magic up here, puckering acidity, dusty tannins and flavour for days. It's Adelaide Hills sure, but its a clear comparison to the old world. As good as lunch wine...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 18

    $45.00
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 6

    $39.00
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  • Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2023

    Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2023

    Region: SA- Eden Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    DECANTER - 96 POINTS!

      "Floral lemon blossom aromas lead to delicate citrus characters seamlessly backed by flinty notes. A long fine profile is well balanced with mid-palate flesh and zesty acidity typical of great dry Eden Valley Rieslings. Blended from Craneford...

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    $24.00
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  • Sidewood Nearly Naked Sparkling 0% Alc

    Sidewood Nearly Naked Sparkling 0% Alc

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    MAXIMUM VIBRANCY, ZERO ALCOHOL! FRESH AND FLAVOURSOME BUBBLY

      "Grapes from our award-winning Adelaide Hills vineyard are crushed and fermented at our winery in Nairne. We carefully remove the alcohol, ensuring the fresh aromas, vibrant flavours and chalky mouthful remain. Orange blossom, red apple and...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 23

    $24.00
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  • Sidewood Nearly Naked Sauvignon Blanc 2022 0% Alc

    Sidewood Nearly Naked Sauvignon Blanc 2022 0% Alc

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    ALL THE PUNCHY DELICIOUSNESS OF SAUVIGNON BLANC WITH NO ALCOHOL

      "Produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes from our award-winning Adelaide Hills vineyard. We carefully remove the alcohol, ensuring fresh aromas, vibrant flavours and crunchy mouthful remain. Citrus and nettle aromas are intertwined with delicate...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    $24.00
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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...

    Current stock: 9

    $32.00
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 16

    $25.00
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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...

    Current stock: 2

    $34.00
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  • Shaw & Smith Half Bottle Mix Pack

    Shaw & Smith Half Bottle Mix Pack

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    A HALF BOTTLE MIX PACK MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR WHITE WINE LOVERS

      "Shaw & Smith is one of Adelaide Hills biggest success stories. This pack features two of their iconic white wines: one bottle of their M3 Chardonnay 2022 and two bottles of their much-loved Sauvignon Blanc 2021. The M3 Chardonnay is a...

    Current stock: 6

    $70.00
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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

    $45.00
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  • Leo Buring Leonay Mature Release Riesling 2017

    Leo Buring Leonay Mature Release Riesling 2017

    Region: SA- Eden Valley

    TROPHY - INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION!
    JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!
    HELD BACK AT THE WINERY FOR OPTIMAL DRINKING NOW AND OVER THE NEXT DECADE

      "Enchantingly ripe on the nose with evolved aromas of ripe lemon, freshly struck match, tropical fruit and Oriental spice. The palate is gorgeously layered with masterful lingering flavours of juicy mango, succulent kiwi fruit and perky peach...

    Current stock: 15

    $58.00
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  • Murdoch Hill the Rocket Chardonnay 2022

    Murdoch Hill the Rocket Chardonnay 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    WINE FRONT 96 POINTS!

      "Right up there at the apex of Aus chardonnay these days, it feels. Lots going on here. Brilliant texture too, almost chalky with pucker, bristling with ticklish general minerality, understated in flint, lime, green apple, halva, alpine herbs...

    Current stock: 6

    $86.00
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