Maxwell-Favourites
1 x Ellen Street Shiraz 2021
1 x Lime Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
1 x Nero d'Avola 2022
1 x Four Roads Grenache 2021 | 94 points
1 x Silver Hammer Shiraz 2021
1 x Fresca Grenache 2022 | 91 points
1 x Ellen Street Shiraz 2021
1 x Lime Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
1 x Four Roads Grenache 2021 | 94 points
1 x Grenache Rosé 2023
1 x Verdelho 2023 | 93 points
1 x Fiano 2023
Wine
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
The pride of Maxwell, our Minotaur Reserve Shiraz, is made from the finest-quality grapes grown on our 50-year-old vines planted on the limestone ridge of the Maxwell Estate.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
The geology of the terroir underneath the single-vineyard Shiraz for this wine was created 35 million years ago during the 'Eocene Epoch', hence we are honoured to pay homage to its ideal vineyard-growing conditions with this earthy style Shiraz that boasts both richness and an extended palate.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Quintessentially McLaren Vale Shiraz. Harvested from a small vineyard of craggy, gnarled Shiraz vines planted in 1953 on the soils of an old riverbed.
This block is situated between the winery and the road running along our southern boundary, known for over 100 years as Ellen Street.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Our premium Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on the limestone ridge right above the winery & cellar door.
Planted in 1972, this Cabernet is named for our famous Lime Cave, found beneath the winery, a continuation of the same soils the vines grow upon many metres above.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
The Clan-Exclusive Merlot is a 100-case production released just for our Maxwell Clan wine club members!
A mainstay of the Australian Wine industry, Merlot has always thrived in McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate, producing elegant wines with ripe dark fruits, soft tannins, and a hint of chocolate.
This wine is made from grapes grown in McLaren Vale.
All the delicious flavour & complexity of classic McLaren Vale Shiraz. This wine is for drink-whenever-you-like, with a generous & balanced smooth body and at an affordable price.
This wine is made from grapes grown in McLaren Vale.
Nero d'Avola is without question one of the jewels in the Sicilian winemaking crown, and is found growing between the smoldering volcano of Mount Etna and the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
In recent years the variety has found a warm welcome in McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Uniquely McLaren Vale. Grenache was the backbone of the wine industry here for over a century with a recent renaissance in style making Grenache the most sought after grape in the entire region.
Our Grenache vines have grown for over 90 years on the west-facing contoured hill of the Maxwell estate, and have seen tastes change from rich, sweet fortifieds to this modern, aromatic and spicy medium-bodied Grenache.
This wine is made from grapes grown in McLaren Vale.
G.S.M. is the perfect blend between three Mediterranean grapes; Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. It is fresh & modern with bright berry fruits, subtle spice and plenty of complexity.
This wine is made from grapes grown in McLaren Vale.
Bright, delicious & incredibly limited in production, this early-drinking, light & juicy style of Grenache is one of our most popular drops in cellar door & is not stocked anywhere else!
Get this charming, youthful Grenache while you can!
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Inspired by the great Rosés of Provence, and grown upon marine limestone soils in our very similar coastal McLaren Vale climate, comes our finest Rosé yet.
Fresh and balanced with vibrant strawberry, raspberry and cream notes, wrapped up in quenching acidity and a clean dry finish.
Limited production means this wine is only sold via our cellar door & online store.
This wine is made from grapes grown in the Adelaide Hills.
Forget what you knew about Chardonnays of the past, this Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is bright, fruit-driven and a joy to consume while still retaining the grape's regal complexity.
The Adelaide Hills wine region has gained a national reputation for the quality of its Chardonnay, and our fruit is grown at 380m above sea level at Kuitpo with the cool climate being perfect for high quality Chardonnay (just 20 mins away from the winery, where the elevation is just 60m).
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
There is no hiding it, Fiano is the hottest thing to hit McLaren Vale since the blazing Summer of 2008.
In just 10 years, the top white grape of Campania, Italy (think sunny Napoli) has become the darling of McLaren Vale, hailed by locals & visitors alike. Its ability to stay fresh & bright in the face of Mediterranean warmth & wind means it is perfect for our rolling coastal hillscape.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Verdelho is a white wine grape originating from Portugal and has traditionally been one of the most popular grapes planted on the small island of Madeira since vines were first planted there in the 15th century.
Australian versions of Verdelho are noted for their intense flavours with hints of lime and honeysuckle and the dense texture that the wines can get after some ageing.
This cellar door exclusive wine is made from grapes grown in Eden Valley.
This Riesling comes from the highest slopes of Eden Valley (known as High Eden) over 500m above sea level, where Summers are cool and nights year round are cold, encouraging slow ripening resulting a wine with freshness and a bright, natural acidity.
Elegant and taught with notes of citrus and honeysuckle lingering long on the palate, finishing crisp, fresh and dry.
Drink on it's own or as the perfect light and breezy accompaniment to fresh seafood.
A simple play on words - ‘Envious’ was chosen to represent our Non-Vintage Sparkling wine, or ‘NVS’ for short.
Bright, fresh and easy-drinking, this bubbles is made for sunny days, on the beach, by the pool or out picnicking!
Magnums
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
The pride of Maxwell, our Minotaur Reserve Shiraz, is made from the finest-quality grapes grown on our 50-year-old vines planted on the limestone ridge of the Maxwell Estate.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
The pride of Maxwell, our Minotaur Reserve Shiraz, is made from the finest-quality grapes grown on our 50-year-old vines planted on the limestone ridge of the Maxwell Estate.
This is a Maxwell Estate wine.
Quintessential McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Harvested from a small vineyard of craggy, gnarled Shiraz vines planted in 1953 upon the soils of an old riverbed.
This block is situated directly between the winery and the road running along our southern boundary, known for over 100 years as Ellen Street.
This wine is made from grapes grown in McLaren Vale.
All the delicious flavour & complexity of classic McLaren Vale Shiraz, with a generous & balanced smooth body, for an affordable, drink-whenever-you-like price.
Mead
Maxwell Sparkling Mead is as contemporary as it is delicious. Refreshing and pure, this latest addition to the Maxwell Mead range is the perfect beverage for everyday summer drinking.
Low alcohol and gluten free, our Sparkling Mead is 100% natural and made with no added preservatives, artifical colours or flavours and uses ethically sourced honey from local bee hives in South Australia.
This is original mead. With a keen and enquiring mind Ken Maxwell was a student of history, a notable measure of eccentricity saw his passion lean not to the long deceased Kings and Queens filling the educational text books of the time, but to the obscure and creative beverages upon which they indulged.
Like many great things in history, spiced mead was born out of necessity. When mead found its way to England in the middle-ages by the sharp end of a Viking sword, honey was a cheaper commodity than sugar. Mead was fermented communally and was available for consumption around the village.
Where beer and cider was the daily tipple of the Vikings, mead was considered something a little more special. Indeed it was the wedding drink of the Norse. In medieval Europe it was served at the finest occasions, consumed at court by royalty and a badge of affluence and status
Bundles
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
Fiano, the world renowned white winegrape of sunny Campania (Italy), has become the darling of McLaren Vale in just a short 10 years. Its ability to stay fresh & bright in the face of Mediterranean warmth & wind means it is perfect for our rolling coastal hillscape.
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
Offering ultimate value-for-money, our unlabelled 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz is only available to our Maxwell Members, and only while stocks last.
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
Bright, fresh and easy-drinking, this bubbles is made for sunny days, on the beach, by the pool or out picnicking!
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
Fresh and balanced with vibrant strawberries and cream. The time spent lingering over a plush mouthfeel is rewarded with length, refreshing acidity and a clean dry finish.
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
Produced for the last 3 decades from our limestone hillside, our Little Demon Cabernet Merlot blend is a melting pot of bright juicy blackberries, black cherries finished off with a earthy spice.
This dozen offer is a set price + delivery
G.S.M. is the perfect blend between three Mediterranean grapes; Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. It is fresh & modern with bright berry fruits, subtle spice and plenty of complexity.