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)

  • Bondar Wines Monastrell 2023

    Bondar Wines Monastrell 2023

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

    ONLY 100 DOZ OF THIS FANTASTIC WINE HAVE BEEN PRODUCED THIS YEAR - DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS FANTASTIC DROP!

        "It’s brightly perfumed, with berry fruits, spice and lovely bunchy complexity. It strikes a delicious balance between fruit and savoury tones, with fresh structure and a lasting close. Smashing stuff.    The fruit grows...

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    $35.00
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  • Hedonist Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023

    Hedonist Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2023

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    DELICIOUS, COMPLEX AND APPROACHABLE!

        "The aroma is imbued with blue fruits and fresh raspberries. A subtle hint of nutmeg adds a delicate, spicy nuance to the bouquet. The palate highly approachable wine characterised by a long and smooth mouthfeel that gently unveils...

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    Current stock: 22

    $28.00
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  • d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

    d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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

    96 POINTS! - THE REAL REVIEW

      "A dense, dark appearance, with a rim of red and purple. Extremely fragrant, with fresh green and red capsicum, tomato leaves, blackcurrant, as well as some more herbal notes like sage and oregano. Very intense red fruits. It’s early days,...

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    $70.00
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  • South Nero d'Avola 2022

    South Nero d'Avola 2022

    Region: SA-(Other)

    FROM TWO ITALIAN WINEMAKERS - BRINGING THEIR HERITAGE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA

      "An appealing nose of both red and dark fruits and alluring spice. The palate is generous and concentrated with beautiful blackberry and red plum flavours, while still feeling light on its feet and approachable. A nice textural component to bring...

    Current stock: 10

    $32.00
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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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  • Greenock Creek Mataro 2021

    Greenock Creek Mataro 2021

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    WINE ORBIT 95 POINTS!

      "Sweetly ripe and spicy at the same time, the wine shows dark cherry, mulberry, charcuterie, clove and assorted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a superbly weighted palate delivering plump mouthfeel and fleshy texture. Wonderfully composed and...

    Current stock: 1

    $45.00
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  • Izway Aglianico 2021

    Izway Aglianico 2021

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

    A FABULOUS AUSSIE TAKE ON THIS UNIQUE ITALIAN VARIETY

      "The 2021 Mates is familiar in style: fresh and energetic with signature Aglianico tannin and crisp natural acidity. Overtly floral notes override the subtle dark fruit aromas and compliment the earthy and savoury palate. It is a cracking drink...

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  • Chapel Hill The Vicar 2019

    Chapel Hill The Vicar 2019

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

    Gold - 2022 International Wine Challenge

    "Bright blackberry jam, spice and red currant followed by a brisk acidity. Focused and long that is complimented with lovely integrated tannins." 14.5% Alcohol  

    Current stock: 1

    $70.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ottelia Graciano 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] 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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    $25.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2013

    Region: SA- Langhorne Creek

    Heartland creates food-friendly wines from our vineyards in the cool climate growing region of Langhorne Creek (one of Australia’s oldest wine regions). Heartland Dolcetto & Lagrein is a blend of two northern Italian varieties that are ideally suited to...

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    $21.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ottelia Graciano 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Ottelia Graciano 2019

    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

        "The newest addition to the Ottelia family is the 2019 Graciano. Sourced from Padthaway, it 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...

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    $25.00
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