Once overlooked in a Shiraz stronghold, McLaren Vale Cabernet is now collecting gold medals, and this 2021 proves why with fruit, structure and length at a price hard to resist.
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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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 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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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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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022
Original price was: $13.80.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.Sourced from surplus barrels of a post-1990s McLaren Vale winemaker, this Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022 has been matured in large, seasoned oak and bottled when at its finest, offering a rich, balanced expression of the original wine.
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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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The Regions McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022
Original price was: $14.50.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.McLaren Vale Shiraz shaped by the cooling influence of the nearby ocean, where maritime freshness meets inland heat. The 2022 vintage delivers a rich, powerful style at 15.3% alcohol. A big wine that shows why McLaren Vale stands alongside Australia’s great coastal regions.
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Roxton McLaren Vale Merlot 2023
Original price was: $14.60.$10.50Current price is: $10.50.Roxton has a long history as a McLaren Vale brand though had faded and abandoned by the 1960s. The advanced customer should compare and enjoy Merlot from McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley with our view being McLaren Vale has the edge.
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021
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Oakley Adams McLaren Vale Malbec 2023
Original price was: $12.80.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.A McLaren Vale Malbec chosen for one simple reason: outstanding flavour for the price. Often used in blends, Malbec shines here on its own, delivering richness and character that proves variety matters less than good wine at the right value. Different, impressive, and bottled exactly as we found it.
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Vine to Glass McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
$14.80Generous and full-flavoured, this McLaren Vale Cabernet balances warm-climate richness with subtle coastal freshness for a deeply enjoyable glass.
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Hopcroft & Cornock McLaren Vale Merlot 2023
$14.80Fashion moved on from Merlot, leaving smart buyers with wines like this. A rich, full McLaren Vale red delivering Cabernet-level satisfaction at remarkable value.
