McLaren Vale Wines

Five of our absolute favourite reds in the country that demonstrate why Bondar is the best bang for your buck in AUS right now!

The best way to get familiar with the incredible wines of Steve Pannell, widely regarded as one of the most forward thinking and inspirational Australian winemakers of today.

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.

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

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

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

A bright, finely structured McLaren Vale Grenache that brings together the best of Aphelion’s grower sites with Rob Mack’s light, thoughtful touch.

A small make release of this highly gluggable version of McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola.

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

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.

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.

The first release of Percorino from McLaren Vale maverick, Brad Hickey.

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

Wicked value orange wine made from biodynamically farmed Verdelho.

A textural, site-driven Chenin from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs.

Taut lean and racy; a lighter shade of McLaren Vale Grenache from a name to watch.

Magic Montepulciano made by S.C. Pannell. Fleshy but bright and ready for a good time.

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

A chillable example of Brash's juicy varietal Cinsault.

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

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

Another tip-top release of McLaren Vale Shiraz from this crowd-favourite producer.

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

Year after year, this unique blend of Tempranillo and Touriga is one of McLaren Vale's most loved and best value reds.

One of Australia's original Fianos and still one of the best.

Delicious organic blend of Shiraz and Primitivo from a very good organic vineyard in McLaren Vale.

Peter Fraser captures the vibrancy of Blewitt Springs Grenache in this bright, medium-bodied red - biodynamically grown and built for the esky.

Perhaps Australia's best value and most consistent no-added preservative wine - a lively McLaren Vale Shiraz.

An insane value Cinsault in all its lithe and moreish glory from McLaren Vale.

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

From 70-year-old bush vines in Blewitt Springs, this is a bright, red-fruited and spicy Grenache with beautiful floral lift and silky texture.

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

A fresh, textural take on Falanghina that shows off Rob Mack’s knack for turning lesser-known varieties into everyday favourites.

A proudly homegrown take on Sangiovese from one of the country’s pioneers of Italian varieties – honest, expressive and always reliable.