Murdoch Hill

Young Gun of Wine Winner - 2017 (Michael Downer)
5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion

"A little over 20ha of vines have been established on the undulating, gum-studded countryside of Charlie and Julie Downer's 60-year-old Erika property, 4km east of Oakbank. In descending order of importance, the varieties planted are sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Son Michael, with a Bachelor of Oenology degree from Adelaide University, is winemaker" - James Halliday

"Our family has been farming the fertile soils of the Onkaparinga Valley since 1939 and in this time there have been many cattle grazing, hens laying, potatoes grown, flowers picked and since 1998 we have been passionately caring for our vines, and making great wines." - Murdoch Hill

  • Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2024

    Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2024

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

    BRIGHT RED FRUIT, EARTHY, SILKY AND BALANCED

        "Bright ruby red, revealing delicate aromas of fresh red cherries, wild strawberries, raspberries, and subtle earthy undertones with hints of dried herbs and spice. On the palate, juicy red fruit flavors of cherry and cranberry are...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 17

    $34.00
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  • 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

    $50.00
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 14

    $85.00
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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: 9

    $32.00
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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...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    $89.00
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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: 5

    $32.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Rocket Chardonnay 2022

    [SOLD-OUT] 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...

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    $86.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2021

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

    JAMES SUCKLING 97 POINTS! JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!

      "This is an alluringly fragrant, complex and spicy pinot that offers such intense red cherries, raspberries, strawberries and red plums, framed in light, bunchy tones. Some white pepper and freshly picked herbs, too. Young and vibrant palate that...

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    $47.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Chardonnay 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Chardonnay 2021

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

    WINE FRONT 93 POINTS! JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS!

      "It’s flinty and fresh, minerally and waxy and chalky, bolstered on rails of lemon-limey acidity following the crunch of green apple and this underlying hazelnut nuttiness through the whole thing. It feels pretty darn serious, actually, and...

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    $30.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2021

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2021

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

    VIBRANT AND FRUIT FORWARD - QUINTESSENTIAL ADELAIDE HILLS PINOT NOIR

      "A regional selection of 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." - Murdoch...

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    $30.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Phaeton Pinot Noir 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Phaeton Pinot Noir 2019

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

    JAMES SUCKLING 97 POINTS!

      "A pinot with finesse and power in equal parts and one that delivers alluringly layered, complex style on release. The nose has almost tarry notes, as well as toasted spices and intense red to dark cherries, blackcurrants and violets. The palate...

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    $47.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2020

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

    JAMES HALLIDAY 95 POINTS!

      "From 2 sites in the Piccadilly Valley, wild fermented with 35% whole bunches. Matured for 9 months with 10% new barrels in the mix. All the woody herbal and spice elements of the region and variety, with a unique nub of lifted fragrance and...

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    $42.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Rocket Chardonnay 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Rocket Chardonnay 2019

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

    97 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING!

      "The 2019 Rocket is a powerful, intense expression of complex Adelaide Hills chardonnay that offers fresh-lemon, grapefruit, white-peach, grilled-hazelnut and flinty, pithy aromatic attack. The palate has mouthwatering, rich white and yellow...

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    $77.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2017

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

    The fruit was hand picked and de-stemmed, allowing for the retention of whole berries, open fermented in small one ton vats. Varying levels of whole bunches were included in the ferments ranging from 25% - 100%, this aided structure and spice to the wine...

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    $29.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2016

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

    "Hello again, Murdoch Hill. One of the most consistently good wine producers coming out of South Australia, with a raft of interesting wines, side by side with more ‘classic’ renditions, and all typically well priced. Here’s a more classic rendition...

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    $29.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2015

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

    'Some cracking wines coming out of Murdoch Hill over the past vintages, truly a producer to keep a keen eye on. Effortless wines of high interest and drinkability hand-in-hand. They’re not trying too hard, and winemaker Michael Downer is keen on...

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    $45.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Murdoch Hill the Phaeton Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: SA- Adelaide Hills

    - Wine Front 93 points!'The vineyard is in Piccadilly Valley, set at about 550 metres. Two parcels of varying clones are fermented, wild fermented, with about 50% whole bunch used, about nine to twelve days on skins, only one barrel was new in the mix of...

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    $45.00
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