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 the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2023

    Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2023

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

    94 POINTS! - WINE FRONT
    94 POINTS! - JAMES SUCKLING

      "Quite a meaty scent, shiitake mushroom, truffle too, some minty lift, pretty exotic spice notes too with dark cherry the mainstay of fruit character. Silky texture, quite light on overall but a better word is understated and lively in a subtle...

    Current stock: 11

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  • Murdoch Hill Orion Syrah 2022

    Murdoch Hill Orion Syrah 2022

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

    98 POINTS! - HALLIDAY
    96 POINTS! - REAL REVIEW
    GOLD! - SYDNEY WINE SHOW 2023
    "Prepare to be mesmerised... this is a wine of gravitas." - Halliday

      "Deep and dense ruby core with purple glints at the rim. Deeply fragrant with mulberry, nori, and pepper spice aromas. Medium bodied with dark fruits, black slate and nori flavours flowing through a tightly wound core. Tannins are fine-grained...

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    Current stock: 15

    $85.00
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  • Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2023

    Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2023

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

    PERFUMED, SPICY, LIGHTER-FRAMED PINOT NOIR REALLY DELIVERS THE GOODS

      "A regional selection from premium vineyards produce this vibrant style of Pinot Noir, with classic strawberry and cherry fruits. A small percentage of whole bunch fermentation provides spice and structure to this joyful wine."...

    Current stock: 4

    $32.00
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  • Murdoch Hill Estate Chardonnay 2023

    Murdoch Hill Estate Chardonnay 2023

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

    TIGHTLY WOUND, GENTLY NUTTY, FRESH APPLE FLAVOURS ON THIS GREAT VALUE CHARDONNAY

      "The wine displays elegance and finesse, with subtle complexity from barrel fermentation and the region’s hallmark bright fruit flavours. Citrus, green apple and grapefruit driven on the palate, supported by lively acidity and structure."...

    Current stock: 10

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  • 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
    "it's tempting to say that it redefines what is possible with pinot noir and the Adelaide Hills." - Halliday

      "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...

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    $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...

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    Current stock: 12

    $100.00
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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...

    Current stock: 7

    $25.00
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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: 12

    $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...

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    Current stock: 3

    $39.00
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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...

    Current stock: 22

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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...

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    $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: 4

    $32.00
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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,...

    Current stock: 2

    $32.00
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  • Penley Genevieve Chardonnay 2021

    Penley Genevieve Chardonnay 2021

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    JAMES HALLIDAY 2024 WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR!

      "Aromatically, the wine jumps from the glass, a bounty of stone fruits, toasted nuts and a lick of French oak. White nectarine and grapefruit wrapped in juicy acidity with a touch of smoke from the natural fermentation." - Penley...

    Current stock: 9

    $26.50
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  • Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022

    Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay 2022

    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,...

    Current stock: 3

    $56.00
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  • Grosset Pinot Noir 2021

    Grosset Pinot Noir 2021

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

    REAL REVIEW 95 POINTS!

      "Medium-light red-purple, a bright and pretty colour. Very attractive lifted perfume of red cherry, fivespice and dried herbs, the palate intense and light to medium weighted, but long and fine and satisfying through the mouth. A trace of Campari...

    Current stock: 2

    $88.00
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  • Barratt Uley Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

    Barratt Uley Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY FROM THE VINEYARD BESIDE ASHTON HILLS MADE BY EX-PETALUMA WINEMAKER

     Heralding from old vines in Adelaide Hills most premium site, Piccadilly. Everything about this wine screams pedigree: location, vine age and an iconic Australian winemaker. The result is a rich, beautifully crafted Chardonnay. An exciting...

    Current stock: 10

    $36.00
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  • Hahndorf Hill Blaufrankisch 2019

    Hahndorf Hill Blaufrankisch 2019

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    DOUBLE GOLD - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2022
    GOLD MEDAL - LONDON WINE COMPETITION 2022
    GOLD MEDAL - BERLIN WINE TROPHY 2021

      "The 2019 vintage is hauntingly beautiful with an appealing nose of blue-brambly fruit and spicy black cherries. Extraordinarily smooth and fine on the palate with a gentle tumble of fruit and a light brush of textured tannin. This stylish red...

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    Current stock: 17

    $38.00
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  • Lobethal Road Sauvignon Blanc 2022

    Lobethal Road Sauvignon Blanc 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    TROPHY-WINNING 'SANCERRE-LIKE' SAUVIGNON BLANC

      "96 Points and Best in Show Award for this 2022 Sauvignon Blanc. Good lifted ripe fruits. Lovely texture and acid. Punchy aromatics, Sancerre-like minerality. Textural with punchy fruit flavour, good depth and length."...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 17

    $24.00
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  • Hahndorf Hill Gru Gruner Veltliner 2022

    Hahndorf Hill Gru Gruner Veltliner 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    GOLD MEDAL! MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2022
    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!
    WINE COMPANION TOP 100 WINES OF AUSTRALIA!

      "Perfumed nose of nectarine, peach and lime peel. The palate explodes with ruby grapefruit, guava, sliced pear and spice - all swirling in a juicy acidity. This wine has a long, flavoursome finish with exciting layers of delicious texture and...

    Current stock: 1

    $32.00
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