A coastal enclave south of Adelaide with ocean temperatures modifying the flavours. Exceptional Cabernet while Shiraz becomes a foil to the dominance of the Barossa. Mediterranean white varieties are now shining. A world class district.
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Colton & Hewett McLaren Vale/Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2015
$11.80The common sense drinker should only think of what is in the glass and this maturing red delivers.
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Oakley Adams McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
$12.60McLaren Vale is a sea-side location as it fronts St Vincent Gulf.
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Glug Exploring The Full Flavoured Reds of SA Mix
$120.00The reds of South Australia are very special. The reason is the geography of the premium vineyard regions means the climate is a balance between cooling and ripening in a way which is not found anywhere else on the globe.
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
$14.80Yet another reason why you should regularly drink the wines from this fascinating district.
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Roxton McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2024
$14.60Rosé made from the warm climate varieties, Grenache, Mataro and blends of the two is sensational. We have steadily built our Barossa Valley range and recently a bulk purchase from McLaren Vale creates the first under the famous old Roxton label.
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Glug ‘Nouveau Rouge’ McLaren Vale Gamay 2022
$14.90This Gamay is a first for Glug and if your mind wanders to far off travels then this is ideal.
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Hope Farm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
$13.50his Hope Farm is mid-way between a cool climate maritime red and a juicy sweet Barossa red.
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Merlot 2019
$14.20High quality and low prices is a sum we like, hence this remarkable wine from McLaren Vale, a district with a climate well suited to this variety.
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Hope Farm McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
$12.90Excellent wine and worthy of the use of the Hope Farm brand which is based around the districts historical, wine making pioneer, Pitches Manning.
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Roxton McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021
$14.60Ninety minutes of pleasant driving across the Adelaide Hills links McLaren Vale with the Barossa Valley, the two most important districts within the Adelaidean Mount Lofty range. This Roxton is a fine example of the McLaren Vale style and a nice foil to our Karrawirra Barossa reds.
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Rosé 2024
$13.80This is the first McLaren Vale Rosé we have stocked, a wine style that Glug enjoys when made from warm climate regions. Rosés made from the varieties Grenache and Mataro which fruit well in warm climates are our favourites.
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Roxton McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
$14.60McLaren Vale has won more Trophies and Gold medals for Cabernet than for Shiraz and this is attributed to the ocean influence and associated cooling breezes. Globally it is believed that the best Cabernets come from districts with a maritime location, a view developed from the French understanding of flavour development.
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Roxton McLaren Vale Malbec 2023
$14.60Of recent times Argentine has built its reputation on Malbec so its natural that local makers and now reappraising the variety. Glug believes Malbec has a bright future. This Roxton was purchased ex-barrel from a boutique maker in McLaren Vale.
