Leconfield Wines Leconfield is a remarkable family wine business owned by Dr Richard Hamilton and his wife Jette. It encompasses two of South Australia's leading wine labels, both attributable to the Hamilton family: Leconfield Wines Richard Hamilton Wines
With a strong wine industry heritage dating from 1837, the family has developed a distinguished international reputation for elegant fine wines from their Estate vineyards at Coonawarra and McLaren Vale
Leconfield wines are based on a simple philosophy – great wines are crafted from great vineyards.
years.
Maxwell Wines A premium boutique producer, the Maxwell Winery is surrounded by estate vineyards growing
the varieties of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Viognier and Tempranillo. The family has also produced the famous Maxwell Mead honey wine for over 50
years.
Wirra Wirra Established
in 1894 by noted cricketer Robert Strangways Wigley (hence the RSW label). After Wigley's death in 1924, the winery was unused until cousins Greg and Roger Trott bought the property in 1964 . Today
the winery has been fully restored to its original beauty.
Chapel Hill Winery The cellar door is set within an historic 19th century stone church from which the
winery takes its name. Situated at the top of one of McLaren Vale's magestic hills, views from the cellar door are magnificent.
Hugh Hamilton's Hugh Hamilton's cellar door is one of the most stunning in the region. It should be the first stop of any trip to McLaren Vale. An
inspired glass rotunda set on a ridge, it is the only place where you get near 360-degree views of the region with views of the stunning rolling hills to the South, the Mt Lofty ranges to the east
and the coast to the west.
Pertaringa Wines is a hands on boutique wine company where all the staff are dedicated professionals
concentrating on producing the highest quality grapes from low yielding vines and wines of truly exceptional quality.
Woodstock Winery & Coterie is located near the township of McLaren Flat and offers
fine wines, good food, warm hospitality and a great setting in one location.
Kay Brothers Amery Winery Established in 1890 by Australian born brothers Herbert and Frederick Kay the Heritage Listed Kays Amery Winery celebrated its first grape crush in 1895 and is the oldest
McLaren Vale winery still in founding family hands with third generation Colin Kay continuing the family winemaking tradition.
d'Arenberg Since 1912 the Osborn family have tended their 19th century vineyards at their d'Arenberg winery. The first of the now famous d'Arenberg red stripe labels was released in 1959. d'Arenberg
is a rustic place, some say old-fashioned. In the vineyards, they use next to no irrigation. They handcraft the wine using the very gentle traditional basket presses and, in the case of their reds,
small batch fermenters combined with the age-old technique of foot-treading.
Fox Creek Wines has had outstanding success since the label was launched in 1995 and has won Bushing
Trophies for the Best Wine of the Show at McLaren Vale in 1995, 1998 and 2003 for three of its celebrated red wines, the Reserve Shiraz, the JSM Shiraz Cabernet Franc and the 'Short Row'
Shiraz.
Penny's Hill was established in 1988. It is a small producer of top quality estate-grown wines. Sourcing
grapes from close-planted, low yielding vineyards located on the foothills east of McLaren Vale. Penny's Hill is building an enviable reputation for high quality, concentrated wines with excellent
regional expression.
Tapestry is the sight of the old Merrivale Wine Company, which was acquired in 1997 by Gerard industries, headed by Robert Gerard, one of South Australia's most respected business leaders.
Surrounded by undulating ironstone hills and with the waters of the Gulf of St Vincent sparkling in the distance, the view from Tapestry Wines is captivating and therapeutic.
Coriole Vineyards was established by the Lloyd Family in 1967. The vineyards date from 1919, late 1960s,
and early 1990s. The main variety is Shiraz. Wines are estate produced and sold in many countries around the world.
Shingleback Let the Davey's introduce you to McLaren Vale - one of Australia's most
renowned wine - growing regions. From a small start in 1998, with a range of just one wine (Shingleback Shiraz) the Shingleback portfolio has grown into a collection of premium wines that include Shingleback, Red Knot and The
Gate.
Gemtree Vineyards is owned and run by third generation grapegrowers, the
Buttery Family. The family is dedicated to producing iconic wines of the highest quality from their McLaren Vale vineyards which since 2008 have been farmed 100% biodynamically, winemaker Mike Brown pushes the boundaries of
experimentation with biodynamic wines and alternative winemaking practices.
Hugo Wines John and Elizabeth Hugo create wine from their estate vineyard, situated in
the foothills above McLaren Vale. The vineyard was established by John's father Colin Hugo in 1950, and in 1970 his son John came into the family business exerting new influence and ideas in vineyard management. Totally
run and owned by John and Elizabeth, the wines are produced only from grapes grown on their estate vineyard.
Chalk Hill Wines is a family owned wine company dedicated to making small batch,
hand crafted wines of distinction. The Harvey family grape growing heritage goes back six generations in South Australia. We decided to partner with an independent organisation that was solely focused on protecting and restoring
our natural environment and its diversity, Greening Australia. At three of our vineyards we have removed non-native trees and planted native species to encourage a network of conservation corridors that can be used by native
animals.
Noon Winery is a small family owned business making only red wines and
centrating on full bodied styles with minimal processing. The cellar door re-opens anunually in November on weekends and Public Holidays but only while stocks last.
Primo Estate is the home of JOSEPH wine and olive oil. They are a
family owned winery in South Australia's beautiful McLaren Vale making a unique range of wines that reflect our Italian heritage. Taste Primo Estate's handcrafted wines, including some exclusive
cellar door only wines, in the beautiful setting of our Italian piazzetta style cellar door and tasting room.
Hardys Tintara name has been part of Hardys for over 125 years, and not just as a winery. Over a long period,
the Tintara branded wines have built an enviable reputation for their robust richness and quality. In more recent times, the Tintara premium Shiraz and Tintara Premium Grenache have grown in
recognition, both produced from varieties that have stood the test of time and excelled in the McLaren Vale region.
“I should take this opportunity to thank you for a lovely time in the McLaren Vale. We copied your caramelised pear recipe last weekend for a dinner party and
everyone loved it. If we know of anyone travelling down your way, we will have no hesitation in recommending that they stay at Bellevue. ”
Alexander from NSW
This is a list of McLaren Vale winemakers using biodynamic practices
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