McLaren Vale

Mediterranean McLaren Vale, just below Adelaide, is one of the most renowned wine regions of Australia. In this wine region near the ocean, since 1838 relatively small wine companies are specialized in dark, velvet, red wines.Excellent reputationThomas Hardy was the biggest name in this wine region around 1900, in the course of time, d'Arenberg, Wirra Wirra, Paxton, Tintara Coriole contributed enormously to the reputation of McLaren Vale. For a long time the region served as a supplier for good ... | more

Vineyard Highlighted

Samuel’s Gorge |

He was born in Jamaica, made wine in the Barossa Valley and the Yarra Valley region, and then finally settled in one of the most beautiful places in McLaren Vale. Winemaker Justin McNamee serves his wines on a ridge on the south side overlooking the vineyards and on the north steep sloping valley of the River Onkaparinga.Samuel's Gorge is a small wine estate and McNamee wants to keep it this way. "I want to have control over my wine and to stay on top of it. "But exclusivity also plays a role. Y... | more