McLaren Vale, Orange
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.
Shop By
-
The value this wine delivers for the money is incredible. The wine starts out with a deep ruby colour. On the nose, the wine is full of cherry and blackberry fruits, which continue on the palate. What sets this Shiraz ... Learn MoreD'Arenberg The Stump Jump Shiraz 2017$12.99 Per item -
The Climbing Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from grapes harvested from the estate’s best Cabernet blocks in the Orange region. A lifted perfumed aroma of small red berries. The palate is savoury with cool leafy characters, subtle French oak and ... Learn MoreClimbing Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$14.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The palate displays sherbet and finishes crisp and dry- the mouth feel is dazzling ... Learn MoreSavannah Estate Moscato 2014$15.00 Per item -
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 -
Rouge comprises of shiraz 54% sangiovese, 22% petit verdot, 8% barbera, 6% pinot noir, 6% tempranillo 4%. The fruit is growin in Mudgee and Orange but maybe the makeup doesn't matter, it's just a nifty drink. Spicy, soft red fruits, medium-bodied, very savoury and juicy with ... Learn MoreGilbert Rouge 2019$19.90 Per item -
Rouge comprises of shiraz 54% sangiovese, 22% petit verdot, 8% barbera, 6% pinot noir, 6% tempranillo 4%. The fruit is growin in Mudgee and Orange but maybe the makeup doesn't matter, it's just a nifty drink. Spicy, soft red fruits, medium-bodied, very savoury and juicy with ... Learn MoreGilbert Rouge 2018$19.90 Per itemOut of stock -
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 - Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz 2009$19.99 Per itemOut of stock
-
An Italian-passito-style botrytis wine, it was crafted using hand-picked Viognier grapes that were late harvested and allowed to dry out for 3 weeks. It was fermented in French oak barrels (20% new) for six months, resulting in a beautiful bright golden colour. ... Learn MoreMr Riggs Sticky End 2018 (375ml)$20.00 Per item -
Jester Vermentino is reminiscent of its Italian counterparts with fresh full flavours. A perfumed nose with aromas of elderflower, lychee, gooseberry, honeydew and cut grass. Lively with flavours of lemon, green apple and lychee, and a chalky acidity that is ... Learn MoreMitolo Jester Vermentino 2020$20.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2021 Gilbert Piquette is a blend of grapes of Gewürtztraminer and Sangiovese and is a beautiful pale pink, very floral with notes of rose water and musk, with a light spritz. A rich baked salmon dish with green herb ... Learn MoreGilbert Piquette 2021$20.99 Per itemOut of stock -
It is a classic, traditional Coriole Chenin with a delicate filigree of autumnal fruits and spring florals. The nose displays red apple and pear, crisp white peach, honeysuckle, jasmine and quince flower and a hint of Leatherwood honey. A pleasant ... Learn MoreCoriole Chenin Blanc 2020$20.99 Per item -
Located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, the soil here is heavy grey loam mixed with black Biscay clay and sits above ancient Ngaltinga formation bedrock. The fruit is crushed immediately upon arrival at the winery, the skins and ... Learn MoreMitolo Jester Shiraz 2018$21.99 Per item -
Coriole is still family owned and operated, with some vines dating back to 1919. Their wines offer great value for money at each price point. The Redstone Shiraz was produced off three vineyards in the McLaren Vale and made to be ... Learn MoreCoriole Redstone Shiraz 2019$21.99 Per item -
A highly aromatic, Middle-Eastern allure - warm toasted spice, dark chocolate and the classic McLaren Vale Cabernet aromas of cassis, plum and blackcurrant. The palate has a lovely fine, long line and crunchy textural tannins. This is a bright, playful ... Learn MoreCoriole Songbird Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$21.99 Per item -
Glossy salmon pink, with all the nice things grenache does in rosé land. - Wine Companion Thistledown is the vision of Master of Wine, Giles Cooke. Working with Grenache growers in unique sites across Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Riverland, ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache Rosé 2020$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made exclusively for United Cellars by Yangarra Estate using barrel selected fruit. Aromas of dark fruit aromas, along with blueberries, dark chocolate and some floral notes. A medium-full bodied palate packed with juicy black fruit, hints of licorice and dark ... Learn More -
Pinot Gris needs balance more than most. Cropped at the right level on our pristine Orange hillside, we have produced a wine that is luscious, beautifully aromatic and perfect with Asian influenced food. This organic Pinot Gris was harvested in ... Learn MoreSee Saw Organic Pinot Gris 2020$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
It makes perfect sense that Primo make a superb Sangiovese, as Joe Grilli has spent many vintages making wine in Italy, the home of the variety. Very lifted aromas of vibrant cherries, Turkish delight and a lovely chocolate undertone. Complex ... Learn MoreUnited Cellars Selection 'Sangiovese By Primo Estate' 2017$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made exclusively for United Cellars by Yangarra Estate using barrel selected fruit. Aromas of dark fruit aromas, along with blueberries, dark chocolate and some floral notes. A medium-full bodied palate packed with juicy black fruit, hints of licorice and dark ... Learn MoreUnited Cellars Selection 'Shiraz By Yangarra Estate' 2018$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a Pinot Noir of great complexity ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir 2021$22.00 Per item -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a Pinot Noir of great complexity ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir 2019$22.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a Pinot Noir of great complexity ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir 2018$22.00 Per itemOut of stock -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a Pinot Noir of great complexity. The Conductor wears a medium colour with a bright red hue and smells of rich ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'The Conductor' Merlot 2016$22.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A refreshing and unique blend from Orange, NSW featuring everything you love - Nashi Pear, pink lady apple and beautiful citrus fruit. I'll definitely be drinking this over summer! ... Learn MoreGilbert Blanc 2021$22.90 Per item -
A refreshing and unique blend from Orange, NSW featuring everything you love - Nashi Pear, pink lady apple and beautiful citrus fruit. I'll definitely be drinking this over summer! ... Learn MoreGilbert Blanc 2019$22.90 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 Cabernet is a great example of how well this region handles this fickle variety. Dense, smoky with sweet spice and dense dark chocolate on the palate. Drink this round, rich winter red with mature hard cheese. Made by Peter ... Learn MoreRockbare Cabernet Sauvignon 2017$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A deeply coloured wine and the nose is immediately seductive--with ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant fruit. The fruit-driven theme is continued on the juicy and medium-bodied (and frankly delicious) palate. This is ready to go with anything from sausages to ... Learn MoreSyp Passion By Punks Shiraz Cab 2020$22.99 Per item -
Very exotic nose, honeysuckle, cinnamon and green apple notes. The palate is all zip and zing. White berries, lemon thyme and saline minerality all combine with a taut acid line and a dusty fuzz of phenolics. - Stuart Knox Thistledown ... Learn MoreThistledown Gorgeous Grenache Blanc 2020$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 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 -
The base wines are predominately French oak matured Shiraz from McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. Rounding out the blend are small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional of up to ten years of age. The inclusion of older ... Learn MoreCoates La Petite Cuvee Sparkling Shiraz Nv$22.99 Per item -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a sparkling of great complexity. Vibrant fruit with complex creamy and autolysis characters. Full and fine with superb mousse. ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'Pink Billy' Saignee Rose 2021$23.99 Per item -
Pale salmon in colour, this wonderfully fresh and dry rosé is outstanding value and superb to drink. Gilbert wines are crafting wines made in a style that we're all hoping for - flavoursome and fresh. There's strawberry, spice and grapefruit. ... Learn MoreGilbert Rose 2021$23.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Take this fantastic Rosé from McLaren Vale outfit, Bondar. The fruit is picked from three sites, including from their famous home block, the Rayner vineyard. Two of the batches were fermented in ceramic egg, the third in barrel with some ... Learn MoreBondar Grenache Rosé 2020$23.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The high altitude, age and aspect of Orange and in particular the Koomooloo vineyard has ideal conditions for producing a sparkling of great complexity. Vibrant fruit with complex creamy and autolysis characters. Full and fine with superb mousse. ... Learn MorePhilip Shaw 'Pink Billy' Saignee Rose 2019$23.99 Per itemOut of stock
2 Customer Reviews
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed aliqua. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla ... Read More
Award View all
My Wish List
Last Added Items
You have no items in your wish list.