Almost a decade ago over a big drink in a small bar late one night in Italy ...
2 mates
We decided that when we returned to Australia we would attempt to make our perfect Shiraz.
Naturally, our wives were a little skeptical. However, we convinced them with our cunning logic, if we don’t sell any of it, we can always drink it.
That’s how the 2 Mates story started and it has been an enjoyable journey ever since.
Three Dark Horses is a new, boutique winery established in the McLaren Vale area. The owners are Matt Broomhead, an energetic young winemaker, and his father Dr Alan Broomhead. Matt developed and refined his craft, first at Rosemount, and then as a winemaker at Coriole, both in McLaren Vale. Three Dark Horses developed from a desire to make refined premium red wine using locally sourced fruit. The winery is fortunate to have three excellent growers that we work with each year to ensure that the fruit is of outstanding quality.
Alpha Crucis wines are an extension of this maxim, aspiring to create the finest wines from our treasured McLaren Vale vineyards.
Handcrafted from the most exceptional parcels of fruit from only the best vintages, the wines are an expression of our dedication to producing truly outstanding and memorable wines.
Angove Family Winemakers is Australia’s 14th largest winery and the country’s 15th largest wine exporter by branded wine sales.
Founded in 1886, it is also one of Australia’s most successful wine businesses – a fifth generation family company with a tradition of excellence and an eye for the future.
Angove produce over 1.5 million cases annually, including global brands such as The Medhyk, Warboys, Family Crest, Alternatus, Vineyard Select, Long Row, Nine Vines and Organics, for sale in over 30 countries around the world.
The stunning Angove McLaren Vale Vineyards and Cellar Door and superb range of wines from this region builds upon the family’s remarkable history. Situated in the heart of the renowned McLaren Vale wine district, this destination is designed and positioned to take full advantage of its location, the cellar door is nestled in the family’s certified organic and biodynamic Warboys Vineyard on Chalk Hill Road.
Angove is committed to remaining privately owned and believes remaining in family hands enables the company to be master of its own destiny and remain true to its stated aims and is clearly focussed on building on over 125 years of winemaking excellence.
We aspire to make elegant, restrained and sophisticated wines that will complement food, as we believe that good wine should be drunk with good food (and good company!). However, the grapes we obtain and convert into wine vary greatly from vintage to vintage. In order to obtain a certain degree of consistency we process as many batches as possible separately, and later blend prior to bottling. At blending we attempt to prepare wines of unique styles. For example, The Lighthouse (Dingabledinga) is an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz wine modelled after wines such as Dom. du Trevallon. Elegance with power, not always easy to reach, however these are our aspirations.
Battle of Bosworth makes single vineyard, organically grown wines from our family vineyards located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Battle of Bosworth was established in 2001 by Joch Bosworth and Louise Hemsley-Smith. The wines take their name from the original Battle of Bosworth, fought on Bosworth Field, Leicestershire, England in 1485. Battle of Bosworth make wines with flavour, texture, purity and balance, that best express the unique characteristics of their McLaren Vale foothills site.
In McLaren Vale, South Australia, the Bekkers Wine story is born of a rare connection with nature and a world of experience. As a small family wine company, we aspire to stand proud amid the world’s most coveted wines and their craftsmen, and have been fortunate to encounter some of the best the wine world has to offer. However nothing has diminished our conviction that McLaren Vale can deliver world class wines and we aim to be an emblem for the region.
Our wines are gently crafted in small quantities, with an accent on finesse and fine texture. We strive to inspire confidence and push the limits of what’s possible for McLaren Vale and Australian wine.
Available at just a handful of Australia’s premier restaurants and wine merchants, the majority of our production is reserved for our allocation list.
Bekkers wines are created for people who desire products with a soul.
This is a story of special wine……from the soil to the soul.
Brash Higgins is Brad Hickey's wine label. In 2007 Brad, a New York City sommelier, swapped his wine knife for a pair of secateurs and came to work vintage in McLaren Vale. In true Aussie tradition, his name was summarily changed to 'Brash' which provided a ready alias to work under the radar – Brash Higgins.
The eight hectare (20 acres) Nine Gums Vineyard nestles under the rolling Willunga Hills on Almond Grove Road at Willunga, Four hectares were planted in 1996 with shiraz vines (clone 1654) and three hectares were planted with the same shiraz clone cuttings in 1998. The vineyard planting was concluded towards the end of 2001 with the one acre home block.
The vineyard was initially maintained by Carlie Hayward(until she ventured to the more lucrative clime of Roxby Downs) and more recently has been meticulously managed by Tim Hunt. The partners have an occasional input into vineyard maintenance.
The now well established shiraz vines are producing fruit of a consistent character and quality.
A Cascabel is a small bell used in Spanish celebrations and is synonymous with festivity, liveliness and charm...
Cascabel Winery is located on the slopes of the Sellicks Hill Range, near Willunga, at the southern end of the world renowned wine region of McLaren Vale in South Australia.
Completely independent, small and functional, Cascabel is fully equipped and designed to handle every step of winemaking processes, from crushing the grapes to bottling the wine.
We are two qualified and experienced winemakers, Duncan Ferguson and Susana Fernandez. While we focus mainly on our own grapes, we also buy grapes from two mature and very low yielding vineyards for our Riesling and Shiraz wines.
All grapes, those from our vineyards and those brought in, are hand picked and brought to our winery, where whites are full bunch pressed, and reds go to small open fermenters, for warm ferments involving whole bunches, stalks, wild ferments, gentle plunging of the skins and many other options. To extract the right tannins we extend maceration for up to 4 weeks and while this may sacrifice fruitiness, we gain better palate structure. French oak Puncheons (500 litre barrels) are used for all reds.
Cascabel Winery is not open to the public.
Conte Estate Wines is a family owned & run boutique vineyard & winery based in the heart of South Australia’s McLaren Vale region – universally recognised as one of Australia’s premier wine producing districts.
The surname of Conte began in ancient Rome, where wine was drunk at every meal, whether rich or poor.
Since the 1950's the Conte family of McLaren Vale continue this long lived tradition by nurturing vineyards and making excellent wine from estate grown fruit.
Winemaker, Matthew Copping, started his wine journey in 1992 with the offer of a vintage job from the captain of his cricket team, a noted Coonawarra winemaker. Later that year, he enrolled to study Winemaking at Adelaide University. Many years, vintages and changes of scenery saw Matthew attain his degree in 2005, while he was living in Germany. Arriving back to Australia in 2006, Matthew took a job in McLaren Vale and has been there since, and finally in 2019 decided to start making his own wine. With the support and a little patience from his wife Rebecca and daughters Charlotte & Harriet, the Copping Wines label came to life.
We work with dedicated growers to produce small volumes of traditionally made single vineyard wines. Our winemaking methods include using hand plunging, gentle pressing and minimal additions to create individual wines.
Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd family and is now a third-generation family business.
The Estate is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide.
The original farmhouses were built in 1860 and are now the epicentre of the garden and cellar door at the winery. The original vineyards were planted in 1919.
Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.
cradle of hills vineyard was established as a winery in McLaren Vale in the 1990's for the production of premium Shiraz and Cabernet sauvignon wines.
Winemaker Paul Smith and family use organic practices and an innovative twist on Australian winemaking tradition to grow and craft wines that 'sing', at this beautiful winery in McLaren Vale.
DiFabio Estates Wines is a family owned and operated business situated in the heart of the famous McLaren Vale wine producing area of South Australia. The DiFabio family has a long history of grape-growing and winemaking dating back to the family’s Italian origin. Having soon immigrated from Italy our parents Giovanni and Maria purchased their first original vineyard in 1966 supplying premium quality grapes to some of Australia’s leading wineries. Today the family owns approximately 140 acres in both the McLaren Vale and Waikerie areas growing varieties such as Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Mouvedre, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Our mission at DOC ADAMS is to select the best red wine varieties from McLaren Vale, South Australia and to source other white wine varieties from other cool climate regions in order to produce the best possible wines for its range.
The beauty of Five Geese spans across 32 Hectares of vineyards located in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.
The Five Geese Shiraz is sourced from Blewitt Spings vineyard, planted in 1965. The soil is deep sand over clay and is minimally irrigated from a small amount of available surface water.
The Five Geese Grenache Shiraz is hand-picked from the dry grown, old bush Grenache vines, planted in the 1930’s. These gnarly old vines produce a very intensely flavoured Grenache. These vines are some of the oldest in the district.
Freebird wines embody the quality and flavour of great Italian, Spanish and Portuguese grape varieties through the rich soil of the McLaren Vale region.
Coles-owned brand.
The Genders winery and its McLaren Park vineyard are located one kilometer east of the McLaren Vale township, on Park Drive. The family has been in McLaren Vale since 1895, starting with my mother`s family, the Pridmores, and my father, Keith Genders, arrived in 1948.
Hardys Wines is one of Australia’s most iconic wine brands, with a legacy spanning over 165 years. Renowned for its diverse portfolio, Hardys expertly blends tradition and innovation to create approachable, high-quality wines that reflect the best of Australian winemaking.
Heirloom Vineyards was conceived in vintage 2000, when a young winemaking student caught the eye of a silly old wine judge. A love story ensued inspired by two vows: To preserve the best of tradition, the old world of wine and our unique old vineyards and to champion the best clones of each variety planted in the most appropriate sites embracing the principals of organic and biodynamic farming.
Seven long vintages of trial and error passed before Heirloom Vineyards could make a wine that was fine enough to pass on to future generations. That is this wine.
The Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard covers a steep cut of country from the ridgetops above the village of Clarendon to the Onkaparinga River in the gorge below. Since its establishment in 1971, the Hickinbotham vineyard has become a part of Australia’s wine heritage, supplying fruit to produce many of Australia’s greatest wines.
Hither & Yon’s passion is to craft artisan wines with a lighter footprint, that are for our earth, and for your table. Our journey is from farmers to growers to makers, for over forty years now as a family in McLaren Vale.
We follow a regenerative agriculture model of farming, and are certified sustainable (vineyards, wine, brand) with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
The deep connection to our land brings vibrancy and tension to our wines, we like to call it from “grass to glass”. By trusting the vineyard environment, we follow nature and go with its rhythm, this rewards us with a true sense of our site geology and varietal integrity.
We respect the tradition and nature of McLaren Vale, from our region’s beauty to the alternative culture, and love making wines that express this place, for sharing with great food & friends.
In Praise of Shadows is a boutique wine producer, sensitively making wines from ancient family owned vineyards in the upper & cooler climes of McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. Our style is modern and light, making energetic and soulful wines with a focus on texture and character that are true to their origins and the soil in which the grapes were grown. We apply minimal intervention and lo-fi winemaking techniques to gently nurture the fruit from vine to bottle, capturing the essence of the season.
Wines with a sense of place; unmistakably Upper Tintara, undeniably Koomilya.
A faithful record of what has passed and still endures, Koomilya is grounded in the tradition of Australian Shiraz while enhancing the reputation of this classic variety.
Single site wines that reflect the vineyard, environment and season.
The right variety for the right place, farmed in a sustainable fashion by a grower we know and trust.
We’ve had amazing opportunities to manage and develop vineyards in both Margaret River and McLaren Vale. Andy has studied Viticulture as well as Oenology and is part of the McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourisms Sustainable Winegrowing Program.
As we move forward with our own brand we have developed relationships and friendships with growers who farm using organic and biodynamic principles. The Nero D’Avola vineyard is certified Biodynamic and fruit for the 2015 Treadlie will come from a vineyard undergoing the certification process.
We relate to people who choose to farm sustainably. We hope our wines do their hard work justice, we aim to reflect their passion and dedication in the wines we make.
Established in 1997, by Phil & Lauren Christiansen, Longwood Winesspecialises in small batch red wine fermentation and contract crushing.
Phil's attention to detail and a reputation for sharing his knowledge has enabled Longwood to not only produce its own quality wines, but also help other small producers in the region to realise a dream of owning their own label.
All of our wines are lovingly hand crafted in our small, purpose built winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Loom Wine is a vibrant and progressive family owned business based in McLaren Vale South Australia. We have a collaborative and enthusiastic culture that is reflected in our wines, packaging and lack of reservation to embark on new journeys. Whilst McLaren Vale is our home, and we are strong believers in its ability to make wines of world class distinction, we continue to explore other regions within South Australia in search of distinguished vineyard sites.
In addition to our own vineyards, we work closely with various growers throughout the state, all of whom we consider friends and partners in our ever evolving business. Our team is young and full of the appropriate mix of idealism and talent, and they are encouraged to strive for the front end of the curve.
We often get asked ‘what makes you different, or what is unique about your wines?’ It’s a question we always struggle to answer, primarily as we’re not really sure we do much differently or better than our wine industry colleagues. We are who we are, a young hardworking group of wine people trying our best to make honest wines in a manner that embraces the variety, region and harvest and showcasing them to as many like-minded people as possible.
‘III Associates’ each have over 20 years experience in the wine industry. Their wines are estate grown and the Squid Ink Shiraz is their signature wine. Brian Light is the winemaker and a three times winner of the McLaren Vale Wine Show Bushing King Award and an Australasian Winemaker of the Year.
Ministry of Clouds is the name of a new selection of wines developed by Julian Forwood, (ex Wirra Wirra) and Bernice Ong, (ex Woodstock). They make wines mainly from McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Tasmania.
Morgan Simpson is a small McLaren Vale wine producer located in the foothills of the South Mount Lofty Ranges. Winemaker Richard Simpson (B.App. Science - Wine Science, CSU) selects small parcels of fruit from the families' Clos Robert vineyard (first planted by Robert Allen Simpson in 1972).
Nashwauk Wines and Vineyards are located in the Seaview sub-region of McLaren Vale.
Reid Bosward and Stephen Dew, winemakers from Kaesler Wines in the Barossa Valley, are the guys responsible for producing the Nashwauk range of wines.
Nashwauk was established in 2006.
The ochota barrels tale began on a surf trip, late 2000 along the Mexican west coast in a Volkswagen campervan. A final destination after traveling some of the world’s best wine and surf regions, Taras and Amber Ochota conceived the idea to make super premium wines back home in South Australia. The concept was to concentrate on the zenith variety of Mclaren Vale (Grenache) and the Barossa Valley (Shiraz), find an exceptional old vineyard site in each region and create plush, small batch, single vineyard wines. With the winery situated in Lenswood, and steep, high altutude, cool climate, north facing burgundian cloned Chardonnay over a rock base of quartz and ironstone, at 550 meters above sea level
Oliverhill Winery of McLaren Vale is owned and operated by the Miller family. We are located just north of the township of McLaren Vale, an area known as the 'Seaview' sub-region of McLaren Vale.
Paxton are leaders in both organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking. Fruit for all wines are sourced solely from estate vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Established in 1979, Paxton is a family owned wine company. Founder and owner, David Paxton is one of Australia’s most highly respected viticulturalists – a reputation built on managing and growing wine grapes of exceptional quality for over 30 years. The Paxton range is an approachable collection of wines of that showcase McLaren Vale’s fruit quality (through Paxton’s superior vineyard sites), natural diversity and varietal expression. In the winery, minimal winemaking intervention ensures the integrity of the fruit from vineyard to bottle. In 2011 Paxton became a fully certified organic and biodynamic wine producer.
Pensilva marks the spot where flavour meets depth and character. The Limestone Coast a moderate coastal climate, with hot days but cool nights. Its unique clay soils create complex, fruit driven wines.
Coles Liquor-owned brand.
The Primo Estate story is an Australian journey with an Italian twist. The current range of Primo and JOSEPH wines and extra virgin olive oils is a reflection of this rich heritage.
The story begins in 1953 when Primo Grilli arrived in Australia from the Le Marche region of Italy with a vision of growing grapes in this sun soaked new land. Primo planted the family's first vineyard in 1973, just north of Adelaide around a small township called Virginia.
Primo's eldest son, Joseph, studied Oenology at South Australia's legendary Roseworthy College. Joe graduated Dux of his class in 1979 and his early experiments in double pruning, Amarone and botrytis infection in the 1980s helped to make Primo Estate one of the world's truly unique winemaking operations. The culmination of Joe's passion for winemaking is the JOSEPH range, which combines modern Australian know how with Joe's Italian winemaking heritage. As Joe says, "To introduce some rustic qualities from the old world and blend them with Australia's hi-tech skills; you can end up with some fabulous stuff, wines that are better than either of the extremes."
Since the 80s, Primo Estate has grown with the planting of new vineyards in Clarendon and McLaren Vale. In 2006 Primo Estate opened a stunning new McLaren Vale cellar door and tasting room, combining ultra modern design with Italian style, just like their wines and olive oils.
Joe has the final word, "I remain swept up by the romance of it all. More than anything else Primo Estate celebrates la dolce vita, Australian style!"
SC Pannell wines is a small, family owned winery founded 2004 by Stephen Pannell and his wife Fiona Lindquist. The winery was realised to focus on Stephen's passion for the McLaren Vale region and its ability to produce dry - grown and environmentally sustainable Shiraz and Grenache. In his capacity as Chief Red Wine Maker at Hardy’s he gained an intimate knowledge of the region’s vineyards and sub-regional differences and was able to secure exquisite parcels of old-vine Grenache and Shiraz from low yielding, dry grown fruit sources. He wanted to make wines from the region that express their sense of place and define the character and expression of McLaren Vale. To do this, he decided on using open fermentation, natural yeast and maturation in large format oak to ensure that the natural wine profile is retained.
Situated at the foot of the beautiful Sellicks Hill and sweeping ranges, our cellar door is spoilt for views. Not only are you surrounded by rural views but if you look to the west you get a glimpse of the sea spreading to the horizon. Our little secret part of McLaren Vale paradise is now welcoming visitors to share the views and wines.
The Serafino story began when Serafino (Steve) Maglieri emigrated from Sepino, Campobasso, Italy in 1964. Full of hope, the determined teenager stepped off the SS Roma carrying a single suitcase, the cash equivalent of $20 and very little English. He also brought with him his passion for grape growing and winemaking and the dream of establishing a winery of his own.
Steve worked in almond orchards, vineyards and local wineries in South Australia’s McLaren Vale region, drawing on skills he acquired in Italy. In 1972, Steve established his own winery, Maglieri Wines Pty Ltd, and later went on to develop Serafino Wines in 2000.
Today, with Steve’s daughter Maria Maglieri at the helm, Serafino own 300 acres of prime McLaren Vale vineyards and an impressive winery.
Our Jimmy Watson Trophy winning winemaker Charles Whish joined Serafino in 2009, after working in revered regions across the USA, France, Italy and Australia. Charles introduced a new direction for Serafino, turning our attention to some exciting Italian-style wines such as Lagrein, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and Primitivo plus the Spanish variety Tempranillo, as well as classic McLaren Vale varieties.
Our impressive range includes the flagship Terremoto Syrah (Italian for ‘earthquake’), icon wines Sharktooth Shiraz and Chardonnay, Serafino, Sorrento, Bellissimo and Goose Island wines.
Serafino has received many accolades, including; being crowned ‘Bushing King’ for best red wine in the McLaren Vale Wine Show in 1979, 1992 and 2007, the best Shiraz at the Great Australian Wine Challenge in 1997 and the Trophy for the Best Shiraz and Red Wine of the Year at the London International Wine Challenge in 1997.
The Shaw family have over 43 years experience in the Australian Wine Industry.
Their dream was to create a vibrant family business resulting in the expansion of their vineyard holdings and winery development to provide opportunities for future generations.
Our story started in 1996 when we, the Shirvington Family (Lynne, Paul and sons Tony and Mark), purchased 16 hectares of prime land in Willunga, South Australia. After extensive researching and touring of Australia’s major wine regions, this area was chosen for its ability to consistently produce outstanding table wines of great character and quality. Willunga is just south of McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, an area internationally renowned for its red wine, in particular Shiraz.
In the winter of 1996, work began on the development of our first vineyard, Redwind.
Further purchases in 1997 and 2001 saw the development of two new vineyards, Kurrawyba and Manjalda, in McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale. Kurrawyba was sold in 2010.
Songlines fruit comes from the 40 to 110 year old, flawless Shiraz vineyards in the McLaren Vale, one of the oldest and best established of the wine growing regions of South Australia.
These vines have in the past provided grapes for some of Australia‘s most famous wines, including Penfolds Grange. However, the uncompromising selection of individual vineyards means this is the first time their grapes have been assembled as a single wine.
Spring Seed Wines are single vineyard, organically grown and certified wines that best express the unique character of our foothills site in McLaren Vale, Australia, in a fresh, balanced style which appeals to wine lovers everywhere.
Traditional winemaking and natural minimal processing, combined with organic viticulture helps us ensure the purity, integrity and flavour of our vineyard in the Spring Seed Wines.
[This winery may no longer be operating.] Tatachilla has been a part of McLaren Vale since vines were first planted over 100 years ago. Today the bright patchwork of olive groves, avocado orchards and rows of vines bordered by the coast impart a Mediterranean flavour to this evolving region.
Our wines evoke classic McLaren Vale characteristics blended with contemporary Mediterranean cues. They reflect the true character of the grapes, balancing respect for the vineyard with a light touch in the winery.
Sourcing premium fruit from some of South Australia’s eminent wine regions, The Black Chook range struts affordable wines to be enjoyed, shared and celebrated.
Our Penny’s Hill Cellar Door chook house is home to The Black Chook brand’s namesake, the original “Black Chook” who can be seen scratching and pecking for grubs under the big old gum tree as you enjoy a taste of The Black Chook wine.
The Primrose Path was founded by leading McLaren Vale wine grower Jim Zerella and Nicholas Crampton to create modern and exciting wines that showcase this amazing region.
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Our family have been growing grapes in McLaren Vale since 1970 and in Italy for generations before that. Small batch wines with an Italian spirit are our specialty.
My Father Anselmo and Uncle Ferdinando Bottin, migrated to Australia with their family in 1954 from Treviso in northern Italy, where they were grape growers. Quality farming is a long and proud tradition in our family. We’ve long been suppliers to some of the bigger names in Australian wine and have typically grown traditional varieties to suit the needs of those wineries.
However, a trip to Italy in 1998 inspired us to do more. A reminder of the distinct similarities in climate and coastal influences between the Italian vineyards and those at McLaren Vale reminded us of the goal we’ve always had – to produce Australian wines with traditional Italian varieties.
After 21 years we wish to advise that Luca Vineyards has sold its vineyards, sadly bringing to an end the production of our award winning Vinrock Wines.
Welcome to the home of WayWood Wines. We are a boutique winery based in McLaren Vale, South Australia producing small quantities of award winning wines including Tempranillo (Silver Medal at the 2010 Small Winemakers Show) and Shiraz Cabernet (selected in the Adelaide Hot 100 Wines for 2010). We are also recieving great feedback on our McLaren Vale Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and our newest release Cabernet Franc.
253 Binney Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171, Australia
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Whitefeather Red was est. in 1998 with plantings for Cab Sav and Shiraz. Enjoy unique, organic, award winning estate wines in wonderful relaxed setting.
Fruit is sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in the McLaren Vale to utalise the range of "terriors" that are located through out the region. Sandy soils provide lifted aromatics, and darker soils including 'Terra Rosa' types contribute to rich, bold tannins.
All the vineyards are managed to produce the highest quality possible with only the best parcels selected for Willunga 100. McLaren Vale has a warm Mediterranean climate with a strong influence from the gulf of St Vincent - giving cool maritime evenings perfect for ripening grapes.
Here at Woodstock Estate, we endeavor to capture the essence of our regional home - McLaren Vale. We strive for absolute quality, which for us, begins in our well established vineyards, through every phase of winemaking, to the manner of which our wines are presented and served to you.
The Woodstock portfolio includes a range of fresh aromatic whites, opulent yet finely structured reds and finally, an eclectic little selection of after dinner wines.
The Zerella Wines brand is a relative new comer to the Australian wine landscape. The Zerella family however are not, they have a long and rich history in farming and viticulture.
?In 1956 life’s daily struggles in Campania, Southern Italy, forced two poor families to turn their backs on their native land in search of a better future. Following their dreams and led by two very brave men Francesco Zuzolo and the late Ercole Zerella, the two families migrated to South Australia. They embraced all they knew; life on the land, a passion for farming, grape growing and winemaking and in doing so they laid the foundation for what would become a family’s life-long love affair with the land and more particularly the wine industry.
Zonte’s Footstep is a proudly independent Australian wine producer established in 2003. We take our vineyards and our wine, but not ourselves, too seriously.
Our grapes are sourced from our own, as well as our mates’ vineyards, from regions that produce the desired expressive, varietal characteristics of the grapes grounded by the soil they are planted in. Located in the McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and further afield.
Hence the simple, but diligent pursuit of producing wines that reflect a sense of place, style and purpose.
We have always aimed to bottle wines with personality and expression… that’s why we gave them names. Now these wines have evolved to have a face of their own!
