Vanguardist
Vanguardist is the McLaren Vale-based label of winemaker Michael Corbett.
Michael fell in love with Grenache in the south of France in 2009. He was making wine in the Hunter Valley at the time, after seeing the potential for South Australian Grenache to be truly world-class, he packed up and moved to SA.
Today, Michael is one of the country's foremost producers of Grenache. His much-loved Rende vineyard in the sands of Blewitt Springs is the home base and the source of some of the best Grenache wines being made in this country. Always walking the line between power and poise, the wines of Michael Corbett are excellent and should absolutely be on your hit list.
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2023 Van Higgins Free Ball Grenache CinsaultMcLaren Vale
An exclusive collaboration between two of McLaren Vale's finest artisan producers, Brash Higgins and Vanguardist. Grenache, Cinsault, Hickey & Corbett. Just 123 dozen made.
Sale price$39.00
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2022 Vanguardist MourvedreMcLaren Vale
Perfumed and powerful McLaren Vale Mourvedre (Mataro) from Vanguardist. Savoury, complex and more full-bodied than its Grenache siblings.
Sale price$65.00
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2023 La Petite Vanguard Field Blend GSMBarossa Valley
A delicious blend of Grenache and Friends from the home vineyard of Michael Corbett in the Barossa Valley.
Sale price$33.00
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2023 Vanguardist Oeno GrenacheMcLaren Vale
A lighter shade of single vineyard Grenache from one of the country's best producers of the variety.
Sale price$42.00
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2023 Vanguardist Blewitt Grenache SyrahMcLaren Vale
The blend that best defines the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. Grenache and Shiraz from Rende vineyard with the deft touch of Michael Corbett.
Sale price$42.00
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2023 La Petite Vanguard IberionRiverland
A fresh, livelky blend of Vermentino (56%) and Fernão Pires (44%) from the Riverland.
Sale price$30.00
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2023 Vanguardist Tinta Barocca RosadoRiverland
Excellent savoury Rose made from the rarely seen Portuguese variety Tinta Barocca.
Sale price$30.00
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2021 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard BlewittMcLaren Vale
A biodynamic blend of Grenache and Mourvedre that's plummy, earthy, spicy and ready for drinking.
Sale price$32.00
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2022 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Delicious whole bunch McLaren Vale Grenache by the in form Michael Corbett.
Sale price$33.00
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2022 Vanguardist MVG GrenacheMcLaren Vale
One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year. With the 2022 picking up 97 points from Gary Walsh at The Wine Front, this won't be around for long!
Sale price$65.00
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Discover Vanguardist Wines PackMcLaren Vale
The excellent trio of "V" releases from Michael Corbett at Vanguardist, including the benchmark 97 point Grenache.
Sale price$165.00
Regular price$175.00
$55.00 Per Bottle
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2021 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard CorsairRiverland
A blend of three Portuguese varieties grown in the Riverland. Spicy, and flowery, this is a bit of fun from Michael Corbett.
Sale price$30.00
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2022 Vanguardist X Tonic GSMMcLaren Vale
A killer collab GSM from the brains behind both Vanguardist & Tonic. Exclusively available at Different Drop.
Sale price$38.00
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2021 Vanguardist MVG Grenache 1.5LMcLaren Vale
One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year.
Sale price$145.00
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2021 Vanguardist MVG GrenacheMcLaren Vale
One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year. With 2021 picking up 97 points from Gary Walsh at The Wine Front, this won't be around for long!
Sale price$65.00
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2022 Vanguardist Grenache Mourvedre RoseMcLaren Vale
A gorgeously textural Mourvedre rose from McLaren Vale. Soft, zesty and savoury.
Sale price$45.00
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2021 Vanguardist MourvedreMcLaren Vale
Perfumed and powerful McLaren Vale Mourvedre (Mataro) from Vanguardist. Savoury, complex and more full-bodied than its Grenache siblings.
Sale price$65.00
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2021 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Delicious whole bunch McLaren Vale Grenache by the in form Michael Corbett.
Sale price$32.00
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2022 Vanguardist La Petite Vanguard Pet NatRiverland
Vanguardist delivers yet again with this bright, energetic and fresh pet nat made from Riverland Tinta Barroca, Sangiovese and Zibibbo.
Sale price$32.00
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2021 La Petite Vanguard Pet Nat Sangiovese ZibibboMcLaren Vale
Vanguardist delivers yet again with this bright, energetic and fresh pet nat made from Riverland Sangiovese and Zibibbo.
Sale price$30.00
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2020 Vanguardist MVG Grenache 3LMcLaren Vale
One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year.
Sale price$330.00
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2021 La Petite Vanguard GSM Field BlendMcLaren Vale
Smashably serious Grenache blend from the Barossa Valley.
Sale price$30.00
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2021 La Petite Vanguard Sangiovese ZibibboMcLaren Vale
A youthful and vibrant SA pet-nat, with layers of complexity.
Sale price$30.00
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2020 Vanguardist Hawkes Bay SyrahMcLaren Vale
Graceful Syrah made in the heart of the Barossa? It's possible when the grapes come from Hawkes Bay, NZ, the home turf of Vanguardist winemaker Michael Corbett.
Sale price$55.00
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2020 Vanguardist MVG GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Simply one of Australia's finest Grenaches each and every year. McLaren Vale Greatness.
Sale price$50.00
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2021 La Petite Vanguard Vermentino Pet NatMcLaren Vale
Luscious, zingy Vermentino Pet Nat from McLaren Vale.
Sale price$30.00
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2018 Vanguardist Rende GrenacheMcLaren Vale
Potentially one of Australia's greatest-ever Grenache releases.
Sale price$160.00
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2018 Vanguardist ChardonnayAdelaide Hills
Austere, structured, detailed yet thrilling Hills Chardonnay from Michael Corbett.
Sale price$50.00
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