Mclaren Vale
Mclaren Vale
Pirramimma 2021 Petit Verdot
Australian Red
A delicate nose gives way to a full-bodied rush of dark berry fruit. The palate is bold and hearty, with concentrated flavour and a firm structural line that suits robust food. Richness drives the centre, while the grape's naturally assertive character gives the finish weight and persistence. A confident red for braised beef, grilled lamb or slow-cooked tomato dishes.
d’Arenberg 2014 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
A poised Cabernet Sauvignon with violet, cassis and dark plum carried by a subtle minty lift. The palate is sleek and concentrated, shaped by fine, chalky tannins rather than sheer weight. Notes of baked capsicum, tobacco and cedar add savoury depth through the finish, while the fruit remains clear and composed. Decant now or cellar for further dried-fruit and cedar complexity.
d’Arenberg The Nostalgia Rare Tawny NV
Australian Dessert
Walnut, toasted almond and mature rancio notes open into dried pear, apple and fig, with cinnamon, toffee and marmalade adding warmth. The palate is sweet, concentrated and velvety, balancing caramel richness with seasoned oak and a savoury nutty edge. Long and layered through the finish, it works beautifully with blue cheese or almond desserts.
Yetti & The Kokonut 2022 Bubbles Pét-Nat
Australian Sparkling
Savagnin from a certified biodynamic block in McLaren Flat forms this pét-nat. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphur. Bright bubbles carry soft peach and pear, with fine fruit, flowers and lemon curd. The profile is clean, fresh and lively. The fruit was fully destemmed, pressed to stainless steel and completed a natural secondary fermentation in bottle.
Chapel Hill 2017 The Parson Shiraz McLaren Vale
Australian Red
Mulberry, plum and spice lead this Shiraz, with earthy and menthol notes also present. The palate is soft and plush, while aniseed character and persistent, mouth-coating tannins provide structure. The wine carries 14.5 percent alcohol and comes from McLaren Vale. Suggested pairings include lamb, couscous and winter vegetables, making the generous fruit and savoury spice easy to bring to the table.
d’Arenberg 2006 The Vintage Fortified Shiraz
Australian Fortified
Fruitcake, spice and plum pudding appear with melted butter and brandy-snap notes. The palate is dense and layered, with figs, plums, star anise, liquorice, cloves and candied citrus peel. Chewy tannins and acidity frame a long, clean, fresh finish. Fine brandy spirit brings juniper, rose and apricot notes. Made entirely from Shiraz in McLaren Vale, the fortified red reaches 17.5 percent alcohol.
S.C. Pannell 2022 Basso Garnacha
Australian Red
Raspberry liqueur, red apple skin, autumn, dark spice and cinnamon appear with berry freshness and tea-like tannins. Hand-harvested Grenache fermented for fourteen days with a wild-yeast starter in stainless steel, including twenty percent whole bunches. Ageing lasted ten months in large French oak vats, with malolactic fermentation. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration. Thirty-year-old vines grow in Maslin Beach sand over red clay flecked with ironstone.
d’Arenberg 2015 The Footbolt Shiraz Museum Release
Australian Red
Boysenberry pie, mulberry, blackberry and liquorice meet subtle chocolate brioche and mocha. The texture is rich, with juicy fruit, chewy tannins, acidity and oak. Small batches are gently crushed in open fermenters, foot-trodden, basket-pressed and transferred to new and used French and American oak barriques. Maturation lasts twelve to eighteen months; the wine is unfined and unfiltered.
Pirramimma 2020 A.C.J. McLaren Vale Red Blend
Australian Red
Blackberry, violets, juniper, plum and toasted cedar are present. The palate is rich, with dark red fruit, cassis, ripe tannins and a long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot come from the Basket Weave and Katunga vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in a contoured vineyard, while the Petit Verdot comes from plantings established in the mid-1980s. The wine is dry and red.
Chapel Hill 2018 The Vicar Shiraz
Australian Red
Inky black colour accompanies blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and aniseed, with wild herbs, violets, black liquorice and wild fennel. The Shiraz has succulent tannins and a long finish. Fruit is sourced from McLaren Vale. Maturation lasts twenty-one months in 300-litre French oak hogsheads, one quarter new, and the finished wine carries 14.5 percent alcohol.
MMAD Vineyard 2021 Blewitt Springs Chenin Blanc
Australian White
Citrus peel, cumquat, wet stone, hessian and sea spray accompany a long profile with crisp acidity. One third of the hand-picked fruit is whole-bunch pressed to old French-oak puncheons. The remaining grapes receive skin contact and ferment in concrete before transfer to puncheons. The vineyard was planted in nineteen thirty-nine on Maslin sands with ironstone pebbles, and the finished wine carries 12.5 percent alcohol.
Wirra Wirra 2018 Vintage Bell Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, bramble and plum open the wine, followed by black olive, black pepper and liquorice. The palate is dense yet balanced, with cassis and dark chocolate carried by a smooth, composed texture. A lift of citrus peel keeps the fruit from feeling heavy, while floral detail adds freshness. The finish is long, savoury and quietly polished, with plum and spice lingering.
Wirra Wirra 2018 RSW Shiraz
Australian Red
Blackberry and dark cherry lead, with liquorice, cocoa, cedar and savoury spice adding depth. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, carrying concentrated fruit through fine, chewy tannins and balanced acidity. Layered and composed through the long finish, it suits slow-roasted lamb, grilled beef, aged cheddar or mushroom-rich dishes.
d’Arenberg 2020 The Love Grass Shiraz
Australian Red
Blackberry, black cherry and liquorice lead, with dark chocolate and earthy woodland notes adding depth. The palate is full-bodied and densely structured, balancing generous dark fruit with savoury spice and firm, polished tannins. A long, warming finish rewards a little air and suits slow-cooked beef, grilled lamb, smoky eggplant or mature cheddar.
d’Arenberg 2021 The Stump Jump Shiraz
Australian Red
Fresh cherries, raspberries and blackberries lead, joined by plum, cassis, aniseed, baking spices and black pepper. This juicy Shiraz is medium-bodied and generous, with silky, persistent tannins giving the palate polish and shape. Bright and approachable, it finishes with lively fruit and easy warmth. Serve with grilled lamb, burgers or smoky aubergine.
Somos 2022 Biodynamic Vermentino McLaren Vale
Australian White
Citrus blossom, green apple and ripe lemon lead, followed by white peach, sea spray and a faint nutty note. The palate is crisp yet layered, with bright acidity running through a creamy, lees-shaped texture. A gentle savoury edge and briny minerality keep the fruit precise, carrying citrus and orchard fruit into a clean, refreshing finish.
Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2019 Ovitelli Grenache
Australian Red
Red berries and dried cranberry open with rose petals, dried orange peel and warm terracotta. The palate is delicate yet savoury, carrying pure fruit through fine-grained tannins and a long, energetic line. Extended skin contact in ceramic eggs builds texture without adding oak sweetness. The finish is dry and persistent, leaving red fruit, floral lift, earth and a gently bitter, mineral edge.
D’Arenberg 2021 Custodian Grenache
Australian Red
Red cherry, cranberry and plum lead a generous but composed profile, with savoury herbs adding lift and detail. The palate is rounded and full, shaped by graphite-like tannins that give the fruit a firmer edge. Balance holds through the finish, leaving the wine rich without feeling heavy. A natural fit for lamb, grilled meats or aged cheese.
Gemtree 2019 Uncut Shiraz
Australian Red
A deeply coloured, youthful Shiraz with generous dark berry fruit, warm spice and well-judged oak in close harmony. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, supported by abundant tannins that remain polished and supple rather than hard. Intensity builds through a long, savoury finish while the fruit stays bright and accessible. A confident partner for grilled lamb, beef or smoky aubergine.
d’Arenberg 2018 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvèdre
Australian Red
Distinctive and savoury, with raspberry and red plum alongside iodine, woodland mushroom and a green herbal lift. The palate carries vivid fruit into gamey, earthy territory, held by fine-grained tannins and a welcome sense of freshness. Its structure is firm but measured, with more complexity set to emerge over time; decanting now will help the layered, savoury detail come forward.
Paxton 2017 Thomas Block Grenache
Australian Red
A bright and lifted Grenache with fresh strawberry and red cherry joined by crushed rose petal and a dusting of white pepper. The palate is rounded and buoyant, its juicy red fruit held in shape by lively acidity and soft, sandy tannins. Light enough to serve slightly chilled yet full of detail, it suits charcuterie, mild cheese, grilled vegetables or simply seasoned poultry.
d’Arenberg 2018 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier
Australian Red
A fragrant Shiraz-led red with blackberry, plum and black cherry at the core, brightened by a small portion of co-fermented Viognier. Peach and apricot add aromatic lift, while peppery spice and savoury detail give the palate shape. Generous yet harmonious, it balances ripe dark fruit with freshness and fine structure, offering immediate appeal alongside grilled lamb, roast duck or richly seasoned vegetables.