Dowie Doole was founded in 1995 by Drew Dowie and Norm Doole, and grew under winemaker and managing director Chris Thomas. The estate has vineyards in two of McLaren Vale’s most prized sub-regions Blewitt Springs and Tatachilla and produces very impressive reds. “A 65/35% blend, crushed and destemmed, cultured yeast, 10-15 days on skins, matured for 12 months in 80% American and 20% French oak (40% new). Bright colour; as powerful and complex as the vinification would suggest. It’s luscious, yet distinctly elegant. Representative of a new generation, but also ex this great vintage... 95pts. Great Value” (Halliday Wine Companion, James Halliday). To 2037.

BK WINES Springs Hill Series Red Blend, McLaren Vale

Our 2021 McLaren Vale GSM is a beautiful example of this classic Southern Rhone blend. A tremendous array of aromas and flavours are on offer– raspberry, plum, blackberry and spicy notes abound, all wrapped up in a beautifully textured palate. It combines the sweet raspberry fruit of the Grenache, rich dark fruits of the Shiraz and the savoury spice of Mourvèdre in perfect harmony. The finish is long, generous and satisfying. Not too heavy, not too light, this GSM is in perfect balance.

Having cut his teeth as a Sommelier in New York’s finest restaurants, Brash Higgins winemaker Brad Hickey fell in love with McLaren Vale in 2007 and has been making some of the region’s most exciting, expressive wines ever since. J MCC is a blend of the Southern French varieties of Mataro, Cinsault & Carignan that thrive in the climatically similar McLaren Vale region. This is a wonderful savoury and spicy expression of the style, with bright acidity that keeps the wine fresh and bright. A beautiful conceived, medium-bodied, food-friendly red wine.

51% Touriga and 49% Tempranillo. Although both quite tannic varieties, winemaker Peter Leask has crafted a youthful yet surprisingly supple drop. Delicious!Deep red to crimson. Fragrant nose of violets, blackberry, mulberry, tobacco and vanilla. Ripe black and purple fruit, with a seductively plush texture, some attractive cigar box and leather complexity, and a powerful finish. Yet to show its best.

The Hardy's have been synonymous with South Australian wine since the 1850's. Now Bec Hardy continues the tradition with her own label, building on all of that experience.Pale straw. Restrained, delicate aromas of citrus zest and apple. Quite light and minerally, with a tight core of lemony fruit, hints of grapefruit and Granny Smith, mouth-watering acidity and a zippy finish. An ideal aperitif style.

Made from organic Lagrein grapes, this is a unique style Sparkling Rose, and a must try for any Rose lover! Opening with a fresh sweetness, the wine displays a complex flavour profile featuring nuanced hints of earthy beetroot, fresh guava and confectionary watermelon. With a lovely dry finish, it is well suited to Asian dishes such as chilli prawns and salt and pepper squid.

With Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot is included in the wine for which adds a beautiful fragrance and minty undertones resulting in a very generous style.

Church Block first appeared back in 1972 under the watchful eye of Greg Trott who was taken by one of the original vineyards that ran alongside the small Bethany Church, across the road from Wirra Wirra's old ironstone cellars. Over the last 4 decades, Church Block has become one of Australia's favourites with its rich, full-bodied style consisting of swathes of black and blue fruits and a nice, smooth finish that seems to last ever so long for such an affordable red wine.