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)

  • Grosset Alea Off Dry Riesling 2021

    Grosset Alea Off Dry Riesling 2021

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

    INTENSE, LIMEY, PLUSH WINE BY THE MASTER. A TINY RESIDUAL SUGAR BALANCED BY FLAVOUR AND ACIDITY MAKES A RIESLING OF BEAUTY

      "This is the tenth release of this distinctly different expression of the variety, inspired by traditional European winemaking. Delicate floral perfumes, lemon blossom, juicy lemon pith, a pure expression of the variety that balances intense...

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    Current stock: 8

    $43.00
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  • Geoff Weaver Riesling 2019

    Geoff Weaver Riesling 2019

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!  "Matured in old oak, and left on lees. This may well be pre-release but it’s worth keeping an eye out. Soft texture, great intensity, a slip of sweetness and plenty of acidity. Driving acidity. Daring acidity. But...

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    Current stock: 1

    $25.00
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  • Grosset G110 Riesling 2022

    Grosset G110 Riesling 2022

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

    AN EXTRAORDINARY, PENETRATING RIESLING MADE FROM 11 SPECIAL ROWS OF THIS SUPER RARE CLONE

      "Almost overwhelming, voluminous perfumes leap from the glass signifying that this is special. There's a generosity on the palate, too, expansive, even a touch dramatic, showing lemongrass and lemon drop flavours. There's a depth of flavour, a...

    Current stock: 1

    $145.00
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  • Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

    Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    GOLD! DECANTER WINE AWARDS
    HUON HOOKE 97 POINTS!
    WINE PILOT 97 POINTS!
    ANGUS HUGHSON 96 POINTS!
    ANDREW CAILLARD 96 POINTS!

      "A restrained style of chardonnay with a fresh, fruit-driven bouquet of lemon, nut and nougat aromas, while the palate is intense and piercing, deep, concentrated and powerful, with biscuity overtones and brightly refreshing and quite penetrating...

    Current stock: 2

    $100.00
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  • Clos Clare Riesling 2022 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Clos Clare Riesling 2022 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: SA- Clare Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    WINE FRONT 95 POINTS!

      "Lime, pink grapefruit, bath salts, a little spice, thyme and generally good waft of perfume. It’s intense, with a grapefruit pith and gin and tonic flavour, lime/lemon sorbet, a stony chalky feel, clean acidity, excellent length, with a...

    Current stock: 20

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  • Adelina Polish Hill River Riesling 2022

    Adelina Polish Hill River Riesling 2022

    Region: SA- Clare Valley
    Farming Organic

    WINE FRONT 95 POINTS!

      "Fresh lime, lime leaf, white flower perfume. It’s clean, clear and fresh, with sparkling acidity, fine powdery texture, a subtle juiciness, though refined and delicate in flavour. The finish is excellent, with something like pink...

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    Current stock: 6

    $27.50
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  • Kilikanoon Morts Block Riesling 2022

    Kilikanoon Morts Block Riesling 2022

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS AND TOP 100 WINE!

      "Old, low-yielding vines. Light, bright green-quartz. The delicately perfumed bouquet takes some coaxing to reveal itself, the palate following without the need of persuasion. It is bright and lively, bringing citrus, Granny Smith apple, and...

    Current stock: 2

    $23.00
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  • Grosset Springvale Riesling 2022

    Grosset Springvale Riesling 2022

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

    WINE FRONT 95+ POINTS! JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!

      "Gentle lime and lemongrass aromatics, almost shy at present, precede a palate that, even at this early stage, shows evidence of its quality and impeccable balance. It has pristine lemon, lime flavours that are powerful, intense and bright. This...

    Current stock: 13

    $52.00
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  • Hahndorf Hill Gru Gruner Veltliner 2021

    Hahndorf Hill Gru Gruner Veltliner 2021

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Sustainably-made

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS! SILVER MEDAL- DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

      "At Hahndorf Hill we produce four different styles of Gruner, of which Gru is our classic style. Our previous vintages of Gru Gruner Veltliner have been highly awarded, including the 2019 Gru Gruner Veltliner, which was rated the best Gruner...

    Current stock: 3

    $30.00
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  • Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2021 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2021 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS! JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS! WINE ENTHUSIAST - EDITOR'S CHOICE!

      "A very strong vintage for this popular Adelaide Hills sauvignon, it sits in a deliciously ripe yet fresh zone and is bathed in peach, nectarine, green-mango and passion-fruit aromas and flavors. Delivered in straight-up, drinkable mode on...

    Current stock: 8

    $22.50
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  • O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling 2011

    O'Leary Walker Polish Hill Riesling 2011

    Region: SA- Clare Valley

    MUSEUM RELEASE, AGED RIESLING! 95 POINTS INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE! 94 POINTS JAMES HALLIDAY!

      "A benchmark aged Clare Valley Riesling. A nose of hot buttered toast with lime marmalade. Absolutely delicious with incredible length. Gold Medal." - Judges Comments, International Wine Challenge, London 2020   "Fresh and fruit-driven...

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    Current stock: 7

    $40.00
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  • Grosset Springvale Riesling 2020

    Grosset Springvale Riesling 2020

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

    ERIN LARKIN 96 POINTS!  "Lime zest, pith, limestone and white pepper.  Freshly crushed granny smith apple (skin on) and brine in there too.  There is a salty lick that forms the backbone of acid that runs through the very core of this...

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    $46.50
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  • Grosset Springvale Riesling 2018

    Grosset Springvale Riesling 2018

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

    JEREMY OLIVER 96 POINTS!WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!   "Translucent, stony notes of lime, pear and apple lifted by scents of white and yellow flowers; long and luscious, taut and shapely." - Jeremy Oliver   "It’s a bite into sweet lime,...

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    Current stock: 1

    $45.00
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  • Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2018

    Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2018

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

    "Assertive, impactful and austere; lime juice, lemon pith and golden apple skin with floral and mineral notes; long and slatey; remarkable." Jeremy Oliver, 97 Points   "There’s a hint of talc and Provencal lavender and some vibrant herb aromas...

    Current stock: 6

    $60.00
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  • Clos Clare Riesling 2017

    Clos Clare Riesling 2017

    Region: SA- Clare Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    MATTHEW JUKES TOP 100 WINE 2018!

      "‘Off the scale’, were the first few words written in my notes for this wine. The freshness and attack of fruit is unnerving and it is so much pointier and piercing than the languid, lush 2016. With more brio and zip, added to an...

    Current stock: 2

    $40.00
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  • Clos Clare Riesling 2016

    Clos Clare Riesling 2016

    Region: SA- Clare Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    WINE FRONT 94 POINTS!

      "Lovely site and place to visit is Clos Clare. Almost cumin spiced top note over lemon barley, lime and lillies. Intense acidity and burst of lemon/lime flavour, firm chalky texture, a sort of lavender perfume wafting in the finish, but...

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    Current stock: 1

    $40.00
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  • Clos Clare Riesling 2015

    Clos Clare Riesling 2015

    Region: SA- Clare Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    AGED RIESLING DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS!

      “Riesling is the Clare Valley's signature variety and this is our sixth vintage from clos Clare's Riesling patch, adjoining the historic 'Florita' vineyard in Watervale. The 45-year-old dry grown vines were hand-harvested on the 19th of...

    Current stock: 8

    $45.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ottelia Pinot Gris 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Ottelia Pinot Gris 2020

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    OTTELIA CONSISTENLY PRODUCE GREAT VALUE WINE, THIS GRIS IS NO EXCEPTION!

      "A gris groove, with pears and baked apples all spiced up with cinnamon and fennel. Soft acidity and there's texture across the fuller palate, think lemon curd infused with honeysuckle. Lovely drink." - Jane Faulkner   "The 2020 Pinot Gris...

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    $20.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Terre a Terre Crayeres Sauvignon Blanc 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Terre a Terre Crayeres Sauvignon Blanc 2019

    Region: SA- Wrattonbully
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC AWARD BY JAMES HALLIDAY! 96 POINTS WINE COMPANION!

      "Cold-settled for 2 months, a technique developed by Brian Croser, but rarely duplicated. Fermentation in used 600L demi-muids, then matured on full lees for 8 months. The result is very complex, but the fruit is undaunted, with layers of...

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    $40.00
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