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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. 

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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. 

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From our 1928 Grenache vines, planted in terraced rows following the contour of the hill, nurtured by time and terroir.  Soils vary from sandy loam in the bottom rows to limestone at the top.

The Clan-Exclusive Malbec is a 100 case production released just for our Maxwell Clan wine club members!

Malbec is a classic grape variety found in South-West France, particularly in the Bordeaux and Cahors wine regions. In the last 50 years, it has become the signature grape of Argentina, with production focused in the Mendoza area, high on the slopes of the Andes mountain range.

While often used in making the famous Bordeaux blend along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Malbec has been seen to produce outstanding varietal red wines in South Australia's much warmer climate.

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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.

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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 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 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.

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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.

McLaren Vale Shiraz

All the delicious flavour & complexity of classic McLaren Vale Shiraz. This is a great value wine for drink-whenever-you-like

Not so many years ago, McLaren Vale to Willunga was as well known for almond production, with 5000 acres of orchards across the plains to the sea. 

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!

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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.

Crafted using the traditional French technique ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’. 

Small Batch Production: 100 cases

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Grenache Blanc is a classical grape variety from the western Mediterranean, particularly famous in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine region of France aswell as the Terra Alta, Navarra & Priorat wine regions of Spain.

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.

Chardonnay is the 2nd most planted white grape on the planet, grown in every major wine growing country. Known as a chameleon that can be expressed in many ways depending on the region & winemaker, we believe it expresses its best in cooler areas such as the Adelaide Hills.

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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.

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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.

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!

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The Maxwell Eocene Shiraz is a terroir focussed, single-vineyard Shiraz from the most northern part of the Maxwell estate on the corner of Olivers and Chalk Hill roads in McLaren Vale.

With both power & subtlety, this earthy style of Shiraz is picked from just a handful of steep rows planted in 1994.

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.

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

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Offering ultimate value-for-money, our unlabelled 2022 McLaren Vale Shiraz is only available to our Maxwell members, and only while stocks last. Login to purchase. 

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Bright, fresh and easy-drinking, this bubbles is made for sunny days, on the beach, by the pool or out picnicking!

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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.

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