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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From one of the most iconic wineries in McLaren Vale, the value this wine delivers for the money is incredible. A juicy, vibrant wine, packed with blackcurrant and cassis characters typical of Cabernet Sauvignon. These dark fruit notes are laced ... Learn MoreD'ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT 2017NZ$15.99 Per item -
From one of the most iconic wineries in McLaren Vale, the value this wine delivers for the money is incredible. Intense, rich raspberry, cherry & blackberry fruit aromas, backed with a distinctive herbal, peppery streak. Finishes with a mineral-graphite edge that ... Learn MoreD'ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP SHIRAZ 2017NZ$15.99 Per item -
The bouquet reveals aromas of raspberry, blackberry, spicy plum, toffee apple, and subtle pomegranate & pepper nuances. These lovely fragrances are followed by a rich & intense palate showcasing ripe red cherries, spicy mulberries, chocolate and Christmas pudding. A beautifully balanced wine, ... Learn MorePIRRAMIMMA "STOCKS HILL" GSM 2016NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A cracking Cabernet Sauvignon from the Willunga foothills of the McLaren Vale, from a wine maker dedicated to sustainable & biodynamic practices. Matured for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, loaded with flavours of plum and blackcurrant, wrapped up in ... Learn MoreHEDONIST CABERNET 2016NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"Shiraz from our estate vineyard adopts more of a cooler climate expression than the typical McLaren Vale style thanks to the vineyard’s elevation and cooling night breezes from the nearby Southern Lofty Ranges, but retains concentration and complexity." - ... Learn MoreYANGARRA ESTATE SHIRAZ 2018NZ$47.99 Per item -
Extremely limited- only 5 dozen imported into NZ! From the famous Renmano vineyard & referred to by James Halliday as "Quite simply, a lovely wine". A luscious aroma of red rose potpourri, sugar plum and sultana richness, with a palate full of ... Learn MoreTHREE DARK HORSES 'FRANK ERNEST' SHIRAZ 2016NZ$54.99 Per itemOut of stock -
2018 Trueman carries a quiet yet powerful grace often reserved for some of world’s finest wines. Evoking aromas of ripe blackberries and bittersweet chocolate with hints of rose petal and wild sage. This transitions to an impeccably balanced palate with ... Learn MoreHICKINBOTHAM TRUEMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018NZ$94.99 Per itemOut of stock -
2018 Brooks Road exhibits the compelling dynamic between savory and fruit flavors which is textbook Shiraz from Clarendon. Sweet blueberry and rich red fruits interlace with notes of clove and menthol. The palate is expansive but pure finesses with a beautifully ... Learn MoreHICKINBOTHAM BROOKS RD SHIRAZ 2018NZ$94.99 Per item -
The individual components of this wine are mighty & the sum of the Peake’s parts is magnificent. The Cabernet shines aromatically with notes of blackberry pie and dark chocolate, while the Shiraz fills the mid-palate with black plum and toasty ... Learn MoreHICKINBOTHAM CLAREDON VINEYARD THE PEAKE CABERNET SHIRAZ 2018NZ$199.99 Per itemOut of stock
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