Grenache, McLaren Vale
The McLaren Vale wine region is located less than an hours drive south of Adelaide, straight down the picturesque coastline.
Shiraz is by far the most widely planted variety, and the most important variety for the region, accounting for about 50% of the total crush. Every winery in the region will likely be producing at least one or more Shiraz wines, and with the wide range of unique terroirs available, each influenced by the maritime climate in unique ways, each Shiraz will have its own regional nuances.
Shiraz produced in McLaren Vale will often exhibit chocolate and coffee notes, with a little less pepper than those from Barossa Valley, and are often blended with Grenache. Other red varieties grown include Cabernet Sauvignon (and Merlot blends) Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Zinfandel. The main white variety would be Chardonnay, however Sémillon and it's common blending partner Sauvignon Blanc are made, alongside lesser amounts of Riesling, Pronto Bianco, Vermentino and Fiano.
If you plan to visit McLaren Vale there are over 65 cellar doors so you'll be spoiled for choice, ranging from the small-boutique wineries to very large wineries. The drive from McLaren Vale up to the Barossa Valley is very scenic, passing over the rolling Adelaide Hills, and though the quaint German-settled town of Hahndorf.
Shiraz is by far the most widely planted variety, and the most important variety for the region, accounting for about 50% of the total crush. Every winery in the region will likely be producing at least one or more Shiraz wines, and with the wide range of unique terroirs available, each influenced by the maritime climate in unique ways, each Shiraz will have its own regional nuances.
Shiraz produced in McLaren Vale will often exhibit chocolate and coffee notes, with a little less pepper than those from Barossa Valley, and are often blended with Grenache. Other red varieties grown include Cabernet Sauvignon (and Merlot blends) Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Zinfandel. The main white variety would be Chardonnay, however Sémillon and it's common blending partner Sauvignon Blanc are made, alongside lesser amounts of Riesling, Pronto Bianco, Vermentino and Fiano.
If you plan to visit McLaren Vale there are over 65 cellar doors so you'll be spoiled for choice, ranging from the small-boutique wineries to very large wineries. The drive from McLaren Vale up to the Barossa Valley is very scenic, passing over the rolling Adelaide Hills, and though the quaint German-settled town of Hahndorf.
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The southern hairy-nose wombat is small than other wombat but is stocky, robust and the proud state emblem of South Australia. Like the might of the little wombat, Little Giant iis crafted from premium regional fruit from established vineyards that ... Learn MoreLittle Giants Grenache 2020$18.99 Per item -
The 2008 Grenache was sourced from 30-60 year old, low yielding vines. It was aged for 12 months in predominantly seasoned French and American oak. Marquis Philips is a collaboration between American Dan Philips and Australian winemakers to make the most delicious, ... Learn MoreMarquis Philips Gg Grenache 2008$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Emperor Series is a range of old single vineyard wines that showcase structure, concentration and power. ... Learn MoreMaximus 'Emperor Series' Centenarian Grenache 2013$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Emperor Series is a range of old single vineyard wines that showcase structure, concentration and power. ... Learn MoreMaximus 'Emperor Series' Centenarian Grenache 2012$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
RockBare is a great example of the region’s signature wine. This bright and crunchy number presents a savoury touch with an intense concentration of flavour that makes this wine stand out from the pack with fine walnut–like tannins. ... Learn MoreRockbare McLaren Vale Grenache 2018$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
RockBare is a great example of the region’s signature wine. This bright and crunchy number presents a savoury touch with an intense concentration of flavour that makes this wine stand out from the pack with fine walnut–like tannins. ... Learn MoreRockbare McLaren Vale Grenache 2017$22.99 Per item -
RockBare is a great example of the region’s signature wine. This bright and crunchy number presents a savoury touch with an intense concentration of flavour that makes this wine stand out from the pack with fine walnut–like tannins. ... Learn MoreRockbare Tideway Grenache 2017$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Our first Rosé is sourced from an old, single vineyard in Berri. Beautifully pale, salmon pink with delicate aromatics and lovely texture, it lives up to ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rose 2019$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Our second ever Rosé is sourced from an old, single vineyard in Berri. Beautifully pale, salmon pink with delicate aromatics and lovely texture, it lives up ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rose 2021$24.99 Per item -
The Rose is made from grapes grown on certified biodynamic single-estate vineyard, grown without herbicides, fungicides or synthetic chemicals. ... Learn MoreYangarra Rose 2021$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and we’re slightly obsessed with it. Our second ever Rosé is sourced from an old, single vineyard in Berri. Beautifully pale, salmon pink with delicate aromatics and lovely texture, it lives up ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rose 2020$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A delightful wine for current drinking. It’s light to medium bodied with the fruit sourced from throughout South Australia. Aromas of rustic strawberry with a little rose petal and spiciness. The palate is soft and supple but with good ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache 2020$24.99 Per item -
The Rose is made from grapes grown on certified biodynamic single-estate vineyard, grown without herbicides, fungicides or synthetic chemicals. Crafted in the "Saignée" or "Bleeding" method, this wine exudes lush red fruits like cherries, raspberry and strawberry. Palate: Ripe ... Learn MoreYangarra Rose 2020$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Welkin Grenache By Aphelion 2020 is part of a brand new special range of vibrant, early release, ready to enjoy, but delightfully complex wines. It fairly leaps out of the glass at you! Beautifully intense purple colour with aromatics that ... Learn MoreAphelion Welkin Grenache 2020$26.99 Per item -
“Lighter, warm climate red wines based on Grenache particularly from McLaren Vale have a growing place on the tables of Australian diners. Youthful, flavoursome wines to make you smile that match where and how we live, and the food we ... Learn MoreSC Pannell 'Basso' Garnacha 2019$28.00 Per item -
Since day one The Other Wine Co. has championed a modern style of Australian Grenache with brightness, spice and juiciness, drawn from magnificent old vine fruit grown in sandy soils. 2019 is notable for exciting new grower parcels. Three main Blewitt ... Learn MoreThe Other Wine Co. Mclaren Vale Grenache 2019$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
“Lighter, warm climate red wines based on Grenache particularly from McLaren Vale have a growing place on the tables of Australian diners. Youthful, flavoursome wines to make you smile that match where and how we live, and the food we ... Learn MoreSc Pannell 'Basso' Garnacha 2018$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The Year Wines narrative reads like a classic old tale of boy meets girl, girl meets boy. They met when Caleigh came to experience an Australian vintage after working in the wine industry in her native Canada. Through a mixture ... Learn MoreYear Wines Grenache 2018$30.50 Per itemOut of stock -
From bush vines planted in 1946 high on the Estate’s deep sandy soils, the Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure. Pretty floral aromas and briary bright red fruits. The palate shows lots of ... Learn MoreYangarra Old Vine Grenache 2020$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
From bush vines planted in 1946 high on the Estate’s deep sandy soils, the Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure. Pretty floral aromas and briary bright red fruits. The palate shows lots of ... Learn MoreYangarra Old Vine Grenache 2019$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This complex, aromatic, food friendly, but fantastically drinkable wine evolves in your glass. Good structure and length. Carries a signature savoury finish. Vibrant red with purple hues in the glass. Raspberry, cinnamon spice, and red liquorice aromatics jump from the ... Learn MoreAphelion Confluence Grenache 2020$32.99 Per item -
Burgers are so hip at the moment and this GMS blend is a perfect partner. Whole bunch and whole berry. Unfined and unfiltered, captivating aromas from the get-go. Pretty raspberries, juicy red cherries and dried red currants leap for your ... Learn MoreAphelion The Affinity GMS 2019$34.49 Per item -
Stephen’s interest in Grenache stretches back to the mid 90’s upon first arriving in McLaren Vale. A preference for making medium bodied wine lead him to Grenache and the love affair began. The perfumed musk and red fruits of ... Learn MoreSC Pannell ‘The Vale’ Shiraz Grenache 2017$35.99 Per item -
From bush vines planted in 1946 high on the Estate’s deep sandy soils, the Old Vine Grenache is complex, perfumed and elegant with a trademark tannin structure. Pretty floral aromas and briary bright red fruits. The palate shows lots of ... Learn MoreYangarra Old Vine Grenache 2018$35.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Perfume of dried herb and juicy red fruits to close. Well here’s another fine Grenache we’ve gotten ourselves into. - Gary Walsh The palate has elegant, long and smooth appeal with fresh red berries and impressively detailed tannins ... Learn MoreBondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2019$36.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"The name ‘Ovitelli’ is a portmanteau of ‘ovi’ and ‘vitelli’ meaning ‘egg’ and ‘life’ respectively. The Ovitelli Grenache is our most perfumed and elegant Grenache from the sands at Yangarra. The vibrant fruit of the dry-grown 1946 planted bush vines is ... Learn MoreYangarra 'Ovitelli' Grenache 2017$50.00 Per itemOut of stock -
"The name ‘Ovitelli’ is a portmanteau of ‘ovi’ and ‘vitelli’ meaning ‘egg’ and ‘life’ respectively. The Ovitelli Grenache is our most perfumed and elegant Grenache from the sands at Yangarra. The vibrant fruit of the dry-grown 1946 planted bush vines is ... Learn MoreYangarra 'Ovitelli' Grenache 2018$54.99 Per itemOut of stock -
This is the second release from a 64-year-old, dry-grown, bush-vine vineyard, on the edge of the Clarendon township. The site was planted by Bernie Smart and is managed by his son Wayne. It features Saddleworth formation soils that are up ... Learn MoreSc Pannell Smart Grenache 2018$59.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The grapes come from a 76-year-old, dry-grown vineyard I have worked with since 2004. It was formerly owned by Duncan McDonald and is now farmed by Matt Hatwell. It features sandy, Eocene-era soils at an altitude of 83m above sea level. ... Learn MoreSc Pannell Old Mcdonald Grenache 2018$59.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The name ‘Ovitelli’ is a portmanteau of ‘ovi’ and ‘vitelli’ meaning ‘egg’ and ‘life’ respectively. Planted in 1946. Exclusively fermented and matured in ceramic eggs for 158 days. Lifted noted of florals, cherries & herbs. Excellent acid & tannin structure. Elegant fruit, with a ... Learn MoreYangarra 'Ovitelli' Grenache 2019$60.01 Per itemOut of stock -
100% Grenache from the Smart Vineyard in Clarendon, farmed by Bernie and Wayne Smart. It's a southeast-facing slope at 230m above sea level. Soils are up to 750 million years old, Saddleworth Formation - laminated dark grey and green siltstone. These dry-grown ... Learn MoreSc Pannell Smart Grenache 2019$64.99 Per item -
This is the second release from a 64-year-old, dry-grown, bush-vine vineyard, on the edge of the Clarendon township. The site was planted by Bernie Smart and is managed by his son Wayne. It features Saddleworth formation soils that are up ... Learn MoreSc Pannell Smart Grenache 2019$64.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The grapes come from a 76-year-old, dry-grown vineyard I have worked with since 2004. It was formerly owned by Duncan McDonald and is now farmed by Matt Hatwell. It features sandy, Eocene-era soils at an altitude of 83m above sea level. ... Learn MoreSc Pannell Old Mcdonald Grenache 2019$65.00 Per item -
"The name ‘Ovitelli’ is a portmanteau of ‘ovi’ and ‘vitelli’ meaning ‘egg’ and ‘life’ respectively. The Ovitelli Grenache is our most perfumed and elegant Grenache from the sands at Yangarra. The vibrant fruit of the dry-grown 1946 planted bush vines is ... Learn MoreYangarra 'Ovitelli' Grenache 2015$67.99 Per itemOut of stock -
One of the most highly regarded Australian Grenache available today- 95+pts Gary Walsh, TWF; 95pts Huon Hooke; 95pts James Suckling, 95pts Nick Stock. Sourced from one 75 year old vineyard, the bush trained vines on pure sand yield up a wine ... Learn MoreThistledown Sands Of Time Single Vineyard Grenache 2019$69.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by Peter Fraser - 2016 Winemaker of the Year (James Halliday Wine Companion) with great emphasis on perfume, tension and precision. Lifted noted of florals, cherries & herbs. Excellent acid & tannin structure. Elegant fruit, with a long finish of lingering freshness ... Learn MoreYangarra 'Ovitelli' Grenache 2016$70.99 Per item -
One of the most awarded Grenaches available today- Winner, Top Gold, 97 Points James Halliday Grenache Challenge 2019; Gold McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019; 95pts The Wine Front; 94pts Huon Hooke; 94 James Suckling; 93 Robert Parker Sourced from one 75 year old vineyard, the bush ... Learn More -
Not far from the McLaren Vale township lies a vineyard of old, dry-grown Grenache that we’ve long admired. We source a tiny parcel of terrific fruit from these old warriors. To this backbone we add three small parcels from ... Learn MoreToby Bekkers McLaren Vale Grenache 2018$90.00 Per item -
Rapture 2020 Grenache represents the pinnacle of Aphelion's Grenache-focussed winemaking. Vibrant purple with ruby hues. Subtle aromatics of strawberry and rhubarb compote, twiggy spice, wet earth, and just ripe cranberry. Tannin is a highlight - exceptionally fine and powdery which provides ... Learn MoreAphelion Rapture Grenache 2020$99.99 Per item -
Grenache or Garnacha, a versatile Spanish grape that has been doing very well in Australia both in the popular GSM blends and on its own. As we really harnessed this grape and its potential, we are going to look ... Learn More
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