McLaren Vale

**McLaren Vale** ... — a warm coastal wine region in South Australia, just south of Adelaide near the Gulf St Vincent. It is one of Australia's most respected sources of full-bodied red wine. **Wines & grapes** — Shiraz and Grenache are the stars, joined by Cabernet Sauvignon and a growing cast of Mediterranean varieties such as Mourvèdre, Tempranillo and Fiano suited to the climate. **Character** — a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers cooled by afternoon sea breezes yields ripe, generous reds with soft tannins and rich, dark fruit. Old bush-vine Grenache and diverse soils give real depth, and the region has embraced sustainable and organic farming. **Good to know** — its old-vine Grenache is increasingly prized as one of Australia's finest expressions of the grape.

Wines

• Hangarilla Grenache — Clarendon Hills
• Savitar Shiraz — Mitolo
• Tempranillo — Grounded Cru
• Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale Grenache — Dandelion Vineyards