McLaren Vale Wines

The best ever releases of Shiraz from Steve Pannell's Koomilya vineyard featuring this year's 99 point Shiraz of the Year, the 2022 JC Block. Very limited stocks of this pack available.

The phenomenal trio of 2023 Single Vineyard Grenache wines from the one and only Stephen Charles Pannell.

A four-pack of the exciting newly released Botanic wines from Michael J. Corbett.

A wonderful opportunity to sample the stunning Single Vineyard Grenache wines of Rob Mack and Aphelion.

A perpetual favourite here at DD, the Bondar Rosé is an excellent example of modern, dry, Australian Rosé.

The very model of a modern McLaren Vale Shiraz. Seriously great buying!

Recently crowned Best Shiraz in Australia, this limited old-vine McLaren Vale release shows off the depth, spice and mineral drive that make Koomilya so special.

From 99-year-old vines at Little Branch, this is Steve Pannell at his absolute peak – a marvelous modern Australian Grenache of rare clarity, balance and power.

Brash/Brad with another leading example of modern Australian Cabernet Franc!

One of the final wines made under Peter Fraser's tenure at Yangarra. A bitter sweet release of one of the most bankable wines in McLaren Vale.

A classic McLaren Vale red at the top of its game. A GSM for every day of the week.

The ultimate in drinkability. A pitch-perfect modern McLaren Vale red that truly delivers for the price.

Superb value McLaren Vale Grenache from a producer massively on the up and up.

One of the rarest and most sought after releases from this McLaren Vale legend. Beyond complex, this aged-under-flor homage to Jura is Chardonnay to expand your mind.

A superb release of the Yangarra Shiraz - one of our favourite McLaren Vale producers.

A small batch, premium Shiraz from the best blocks of the iconic Rayner vineyard.

The flagship estate-grown red from this truly one-of-a-kind McLaren Vale producer.

One of the finest Grenache wines to be released in Australia every year. With the 2023 picking up 97 points from Marcus Ellis at Halliday Wine Companion, this won't be around for long!

Beautifully balanced, flavour-packed Grenache blend from a McLaren Vale winemaking cult hero!

Old Blewitt Springs vines and straight-up honest winemaking – this is Chenin done right, no tricks, no noise.

A beautiful McLaren Vale Grenache from 85 year old vines, with some spicy whole-bunch, and layers of soft fruit.

Australia's most elite Nero d'Avola. Amphora-fermented, naturally-made - another intriguing release from Brad Hickey.

Blistering release of this unique McLaren Vale white blend, made from Riesling (R) and Semillon (SM).

A bouncy blend of Grenache, Mataro and a splash of Touriga; loose and delicious.

A tightly wound, focused version of this cult-favourite Grenache.

Light, crunchy Grenache-based Rose for drinking with octopus in an Iberian bar. Not with an octopus though, that would be surreal.

A chillable example of Brash's juicy varietal Cinsault.

In our opinion, one of Australia's best Fianos. Pure fruit with layers of waxy texture built on zippy natural acidity. Quality stuff.

McLaren Mencia, a graceful alternative variety red with lots of brightness and life.

Lovely Grenache blend from Alan Varney - juicy and herbal and savoury.

A low-sulphur, lighter, fresher, more 'smashable' version of Grenache from the Grenache master himself: Steve Pannell.

Interesting, lively Merlot with a twist of Nero d'Avola, aged in amphora.

A tiny batch, single-site release from one of the Vale's most revered vineyards.

Brad Hickey aka Brash Higgins is at it again, with this delicious rendition of Shiraz from his organically farmed Omensetter vineyard.

High-altitude Syrah from Clarendon Hills with polish, energy, and a clear sense of place.

An elegant, perfumed Shiraz from McLaren Vale’s historic Rayner Vineyard, showing freshness, charm and plenty of depth.