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Vanguardist Wines, led by winemaker Michael Corbett, is a renowned McLaren Vale-based label known for its world-class Grenache. Michael's journey with Grenache began in 2009 in the South of France, where he discovered the variety’s potential. After moving from the Hunter Valley to McLaren Vale, he established Vanguardist in 2014, as a place to start his own Grenache journey.

At the heart of Vanguardist is the Rende Vineyard in McLaren Vale's Blewitt Springs. This site, with its deep sandy soils and old bush vines, produces some of Australia’s finest Grenache. Planted in the late 1960s by Italian immigrant Michael Rende, the vineyard benefits from its proximity to the ocean and cooler climate, resulting in wines with freshness, structure, and complexity. Michael’s meticulous winemaking approach allows the vineyard to shine, focusing on gentle handling, small-batch ferments, and long skin contact to capture the purest expression of Grenache.

"I walked in this vineyard in 2015... I walked in here, and I felt alive... I feel lucky and blessed to be able to do it, and I don’t take it for granted."
- Michael Corbett on Rende Vineyard

Vanguardist's flagship, the V Grenache, is a wine that perfectly balances lightness and power. Known for its purity and length, it reflects Michael’s philosophy of letting the vineyard speak through the wine.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of Vanguardist, with the vineyard run on organic principles, nurturing both the land and vines. Michael’s deep connection to the site and his relentless pursuit of excellence have established Vanguardist as one of Australia's most exciting wine labels, with a growing presence in Europe through international distribution.

With over 30 vintages across 13 regions and four countries, Michael’s expertise and passion are evident in every bottle, making Vanguardist a leading name in contemporary Australian winemaking. 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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Discover Vanguardist Wines Pack
Discover Vanguardist Wines PackMcLaren Vale
A four-pack of the exciting newly released Botanic wines from Michael J. Corbett.
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$37.25 Per Bottle
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2023 Vanguardist Oeno Grenache
2023 Vanguardist Oeno GrenacheMcLaren Vale
A lighter shade of single vineyard Grenache from one of the country's best producers of the variety.
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2023 Vanguardist Blewitt Grenache Syrah
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.
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2023 Van Higgins Free Ball Grenache Cinsault
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.
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2024 Vanguardist Wines Rose
2024 Vanguardist Wines RoseMcLaren Vale
Rende Vineyard Grenache and Syrah Rose from the skilled hands of Michael Corbett. If you like serious, savoury Rose, this is one for your black book.
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2024 Vanguardist Wines Le Marx Riesling
2024 Vanguardist Wines Le Marx RieslingClare Valley
Searing, textural Riesling from the Clare Valley.
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2023 La Petite Vanguard Iberion
2023 La Petite Vanguard IberionRiverland
A fresh, livelky blend of Vermentino (56%) and Fernão Pires (44%) from the Riverland.
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2023 Vanguardist Tinta Barocca Rosado
2023 Vanguardist Tinta Barocca RosadoRiverland
Excellent savoury Rose made from the rarely seen Portuguese variety Tinta Barocca.
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2022 Vanguardist Mourvedre
2022 Vanguardist MourvedreMcLaren Vale
Perfumed and powerful McLaren Vale Mourvedre (Mataro) from Vanguardist. Savoury, complex and more full-bodied than its Grenache siblings.
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