About Us
Mary Greer - Managing Director. Mary joined the McLaren Vale wine industry over 20 years ago and has held a position of Co. General Manager during a previous business 'Appointment' as well as Consultant Administrator to another prominent South Australian Wine Company. Mary, together with her husband John, own two of the most sought after vineyards in McLaren Vale. One block is planted with very mature Grenache and Shiraz Vines.
Reginald Wymond - Director. Reg was formerly Managing Director of a McLaren Vale wine company until its sale and subsequent listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1997. Reg, together with his wife Sue, own a pristine vineyard in McLaren Vale.
The key ingredient in producing quality wine is quality grapes and in particular a guaranteed supply of those grapes. Our own vineyards give us both quality and security of supply. Over 34 hectares of premium McLaren Vale vineyard provides us with ample supply of excellent fruit.
Our Area
McLaren Vale is home to fine wine, food and hospitality, and is the gateway to the magnificent Fleurieu Peninsula; a region entrenched with history. The region consistency produces fine wines from a number of varieties, most importantly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Only a half hours drive South of Adelaide is one of Australia's oldest winemaking regions.The township of McLaren Vale is central to this region, with Reynella and Clarendon to the North, Kangarilla on the Eastern Boundary, Aldinga on the coastal edge to the West, and in the South, Mount Compass and Sellicks Hill. The flats of the McLaren Vale are compared often with the Mediterranean climate, warm sunny days with fresh sea breezes from the nearby Gulf of St Vincent to temper high summer heats. Its proximity to the Mount Lofty Ranges sees the cool gully winds fall down from the hills in the late evening and early morning, chilling the grapes to retain crisp acidity and structure. Good winter rainfall (580-700mm) and low relative humidity ensure consistency of ripening and premium quality fruit. Frost is rare, as is rain before vintage. Long dry summers through to late autumn, with a mean January temperature of 21.7ºC and 1920 heat degree days, means McLaren Vale is considered one of the safest wine growing regions in Australia.
Our Winemaker
Internationally acclaimed Brian Light is McLaren Vale III Associate's Winemaker. Winner of the prestigious ‘Australasian Winemaker of the Year 1987/88’ and three times ‘Bushing King’, McLaren Vale’s highest award!
Brian has produced fine wine for over three decades and is among Australia’s most experienced and respected winemakers.
Our commitment to making high quality wine is reflected in our considerable investment in new American and French oak barrels each year. We purchase only from French coopers who supply us with the best quality oak (both French and American) barrels imported fully made up.
We nurture each of our wines from vineyard to bottle. His passion and committment in producing premium McLaren Vale wines is second to none!
Awards
5 Star Winery - James Halliday Australia Wine Companion
Giant Squid Ink Shiraz 2010
- TWO TROPHIES at AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2012 - Special Trophy for BEST RED WINE OF THE YEAR and Trophy for BEST SHIRAZ!
- Gold Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2012
- Blue-Gold Medal Sydney International Wine Show 2013
- Gold Medal Winewise Small Vigneron Awards 2012
Giant Squid Ink Shiraz 2008
- Gold Medal London International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011
- 4.5 stars Winestate Magazine 2011
- 95 points Wine Showcase Magazine 2011
- Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2011
Giant Squid Ink Shiraz 2006
- Silver Medal Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Show 2010
- Silver Medal Singapore WSA Wine Challenge 2010
- Commendation Medal London International Wine Challenge 2010
- Bronze Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2010
Sparkling Squid Ink Shiraz N/V
- Silver Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show 2009
Squid Ink Shiraz 2010
- Top 1OO Blue Gold Medal Sydney International Wine Show 2011
- Gold Medal AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2012
Squid Ink Shiraz 2009
- TROPHY & Gold Medal McLaren Vale Cartesian Wine Show 2011 (Dan Murphys Trophy for Best McLaren Vale Shiraz >$50)
- Gold Medal 5 stars in Winestate Magazine 2011
- Gold Medal 94 points Wine Showcase Magazine 2011
- Silver Medal London International Wine & Spirits Comp 2011
- Bronze Medal RASV Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2011
- Bronze Medal Australian Small Winemakers Show 2011
Squid Ink Shiraz 2008
- Gold Medal Austria Vienna Wine Show 2011
- Highly Commended Medal Sydney International Wine Show 2011
- Silver Medal 4.5 stars Winestate Magazine 2011
- Silver Medal London International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011
- Silver Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2010
- Bronze Medal London International Wine Challenge 2011
- Commendation Medal London International Wine Challenge 2010
James Halliday Recommendation:
- Slightly deeper in colour than the Descendant; an undoubtly full-bodied wine,
with a peacock's tail display of blackberry fruit, dark chocolate and vanillan
oak, and with impecible balance and line, the finish supple... Rating 94!
The Descendant of Squid Ink Shiraz 2010
- Silver Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011
- Bronze Medal RASV Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2011
The Descendant of Squid Ink Shiraz 2009
- Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2011
- Gold Medal Australian Small Winemakers Show 2011
- Gold Medal 5 stars in Winestate Magazine 2011
- 94 points Wine Showcase Magazine 2011
The Descendant of Squid Ink Shiraz 2008
- TROPHY & Gold Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show 2009
- Commendation Medal London International Wine Challenge 2010
- Silver Medal Singapore WSA Wine Challenge 2010
James Halliday Recommendation: Strong crimson-purple; viewed against other
Squid Ink wines (present and past vintages), this is a particularly elegant and
harmonious wine, the regional black fruits given free expression, oak and
tannins with a lesser role... Rating 94!
Four Score Grenache 2008
- Silver Medal McLaren Vale wine show 2009
- Silver Medal 4.5 stars Winestate Magazine 2010
- Silver Medal London International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010
- Bronze Medal London International Wine Challenge 2010
- Bronze Medal New Zealand Intertational Wine Show 2010
Renaissance Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot 2008
- Silver Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011
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