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South Australia

Where the big, the bold and the beautiful wines live

South Australia is the home to some of the most famous wine regions, best-known wineries and oldest vines in Australia. It’s also the birth place to the iconic big and juicy reds that have put this region on the radar for wine lovers across the globe. There are 18 wine regions in SA and the wines are best described as fruit forward, juicy, bold and generous with ripeness, decadence and richness. Common varieties you will find in SA include Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.

Southern Flinders Ranges

Clare Valley

Barossa Valley

Eden Valley

Riverland

Adelaide Plains

Adelaide Hills

McLaren Vale

Southern Fleurieu

Langhorne Creek

Padthaway

Mount Benson

Wrattonbully

Robe

Coonawarra

Mount Gambier

Piccadilly Valley

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Chris Ringland

I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and in 1974 as a teenager, decided to have a go at home winemaking after finding an old recipe book. It’s a fascinating process and soon had schoolmates giving me a hand to harvest neighbourhood backyard vines. I was very interested in learning more about the science and history of winemaking and discovered that I could study for an Oenology science degree in Australia. In 1977 I applied to the University of Adelaide and was admitted for the degree in oenology program at Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1979.After graduating in 1982, I returned to New Zealand and worked as a winemaker for several vintages before I decided to travel and gain experience with winemaking in California.I then found myself back in the Barossa Valley working vintage in 1986 and in 1987. During this time Robert O’Callaghan contacted me to offer some work helping with his new venture, Rockford Wines. I worked for Robert over 18 vintages and during this time had the fortuitous opportunity to purchase my own vineyard. I had already established my own little after-hours winemaking project, Three Rivers Shiraz in 1989, utilising parcels of fruit purchased from various growers and in 1995 was able to continue with Shiraz harvested from the 100 year old vines on my Stone Chimney Creek property, high in the Barossa Ranges of Eden Valley. I changed the name from Three Rivers to Chris Ringland Shiraz with the release of the 1998 vintage. Following a string of exceptional reviews, in particular by Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate, my little label developed an international following that continues to the present. On the back of this, I was invited to investigate winemaking collaborations in California, Italy and Spain. Two of my Spanish projects, Bodegas Alto Moncayo and Bodegas El Nido, both established in 2002, have been very successful and continue with my input.My Barossa Valley winemaking projects expanded in 2006 with the establishment of Hoffmann Vineyard, in partnership with 5th generation vigneron Adrian Hoffmann and Ringland Vintners logistics manager Nathan Burley. While we are red wine specialists it isn’t always about Shiraz. Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet and Nebbiolo also play a part in our evolving journey through wine.

Barossa Valley, Australia

Australia

Hobbs of Barossa Ranges

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Eden Valley, Australia

Australia

Coulter Wines

Coulter Wines are minimal intervention, small batch wines that focus on cleanliness and purity.Working as a winemaker for a large company for a number of years I always had a nagging desire to produce my own wine. After a chance meeting with a mate, who despite having limited access to resources was punching out fantastic small batch vino. This was the inspiration for Coulter Wines. Coulter Wines are wines made in a minimalist intervention/under processed while focusing on cleanliness and purity in the wines. I take it extremely seriously, while at the same time, really enjoying the journey and proud of the wines thus far. I source fruit from premium growers in the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Riverland. Fruit is handpicked and crushed same day. The Chardonnay is produced in the classic style. With the reds I maintain emphasis on whole bunch were suitable to add interest. All the reds are basket pressed post ferment and all wines are gravity fed. Limited time in barrel allows all the wines to retain their bright and vibrant fruitfulness. Wines are released within 6 months of production.C4 is an experimental label that will allow a change in variety & region, vintage to vintage and I'm excited about the external interest and personal freedom this label will create.I currently live in the Barossa Valley with my wife and 2 children and consider myself very lucky to be able to combine my career and passion in winemaking. I love everything about wine, making it, sharing it and especially the raw passion it evokes.The best is yet to come.Chris

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Australia

Wynns

Since the first vineyards were planted by visionary Scottish pioneer John Riddoch in 1891, Wynns Coonawarra Estate has built a reputation as the Coonawarra region’s pre-eminent wine producer. With the longest-established vineyards in the region, Wynns’ history is deeply intertwined with Coonawarra. Over the past two decades, our vineyards have been meticulously rejuvenated, resulting in wines which capture the true essence of the region.

Coonawarra, Australia

Australia

Penfolds Private Collection

Penfolds Barossa Valley Cellar Door is located in the heart of the Barossa Valley – one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions. Built in 1911, this site became the focal point of Penfolds winemaking in the 1970s as more fruit was sourced from the Barossa Valley and its surrounds.Visit Penfolds Barossa Valley Cellar Door and discover the philosophy and spirit behind Australia's greatest wines, just a stone's throw from our Barossa Valley winery where some of our winemakers craft Penfolds wines.

Barossa Valley, Australia

Australia

Whistler Wines

Whistler was founded by Sally & Martin Pfeiffer. Before starting Whistler, Martin oversaw the viticulture program for the iconic Penfolds brand and was fortunate enough to obtain cuttings from the famous Penfolds ‘Grange’ vineyards, which were the 1st plantings on the estate in 1994.Now, son Sam Pfeiffer continues to run the family business.

Barossa Valley, Australia

Australia

Craft vs Science

Craft vs Science Boutique Wines is a premium small batch winery founded by Stuart Bloomfield in the Barossa Valley. ​ "It has always been my dream to make premium quality wines that I am passionate about for wine enthusiasts to really savour with friends, family or loved ones."These delicious wines are meticulously hand crafted from our family's vineyards, with the vision to be shared around the dining table with family and friends. Our philosophy: In the winemaking industry there is often a divide between people in their approach or philosophy to making wine. Some are very traditional and artistic in their practices, who are either continuing with methods that have been passed down to them, that they have learnt first-hand or are using a creative flare to push boundaries. While there are others who view modern technology, science and analytics as crucial to making their wines. While both sides can make good wine, we believe a combination of the Craft aspects of winemaking and viticulture along with the Science and modern technology can make something truly special.​​

Barossa Valley, Australia

Australia

Tapanappa

Tapanappa is the 21st century chapter of an adventure that pioneered the modern era of the Adelaide Hills wine region.Tapanappa is the name that Brian Croser has given to his ongoing family-owned, fine-wine enterprise based in the Piccadilly Valley where it began more than 40 years ago as Petaluma.After a storied history as the first and one of the finest of the Adelaide Hills wine producers, Petaluma was taken over dramatically by corporate giant Lion Nathan in 2001, although the Crosers retained ownership of their family home and their beloved Tiers Chardonnay vineyard at the foundation winery site.

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Australia

Marius Wines

Marius is located in the McLaren Vale in South Australia and belongs to legendary winemaker Roger Pike. The wines of Marius gained a cult following from the likes of wine critics, sommeliers and very astute wine connoisseurs for their emphasis of place, the soils, the terroir and the vineyards resulting in expressions of Shiraz and Mourvèdre unlike any other in the country. They are fine, elegant, but powerful and dense in fruit with a line of minerality that defines them. In 2019, Roger closed down his winery and produced the last wines, making this small parcel available on iHeartWine even more special to those that know his wines. Still to today, the wines from Marius ring true to their maker's vision and they have remained some of the most sought after shiraz in the country.

McLaren Vale, Australia

Australia

Eight at the Gate

Eight at the Gate is owned and run by two sisters, Jane and Claire. We make elegant wines that we love to drink.Our name was inspired by two complementary processes. We both grew up on the land and both have four kids each, so eight kids (or more) hanging on our front gate is a common sight. The same love, perseverance and hard work that goes into raising our eight children, goes into growing our grapes and creating our wines.At Eight at the Gate we are not restricted by tradition and corporate ownership. We have the freedom to make exceptional wines using the best techniques from around the world, and that is what we do. Only our best grapes go into our own wines, and we only make our wines when the grape quality is exceptional. The rest of our grapes are sold and go into some of Australia’s most iconic wines. We chose Wrattonbully to put down our roots because of its rich Terra Rossa soils, pristine underground water, rolling hills and cool inland maritime climate – the ideal place to grow premium wine grapes.Eight reasons our wine stands apart: 1. Location and Climate2. Water and soil 3. Balance – in the vineyard and the winery4. Exceptional fruit5. Experienced team6. Sustainable practices at every level7. Real oak barrels8. Meticulous patience.Great wines are made in the vineyard. We aim to produce elegant, sophisticated wines that require little or no intervention.Cheers Jane and Claire

Wrattonbully, Australia

Australia

The Standish Wine Company

Dan Standish is a meticulous, intensely focused man dedicated to produce wines that speak firmly and proudly of their soils and home in the Barossa. His label Standish encompasses 4 wines, all of which express Shiraz from different areas of the Barossa and Eden Valley. The wines are defined by their precision, energy, vertical layers of complexity and a tightly focused beam of fruit that drives with a confidence and freshness that stuns.These are some of the most exciting, pristine and forward thinking expressions of Shiraz in Australia and a must have for lovers of the variety.

Barossa Valley, Australia

Australia

Paulmara Estate

Paulmara Estates was established by Paul and Mara Georgiadis in 1999, with the first vines planted by Paul in 1995. All of our fruit is grown in this Georgiadis Estates vineyard.Our first wine, 'Syna' was inspired by our Greek and Californian heritage and shared passion for fine wine. 'Syna' is Greek for 'together' and captures our union of two like minds and hearts.Family is at the centre of everything we do, and the stories behind each of our wines are inspired by our life and those we love.

Barossa Valley, Australia

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