McLaren Vale Wine

McLaren Vale sits just south of Adelaide, its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast producing some of Australia's most distinctive Shiraz alongside excellent Grenache and GSM blends. The region's varied soils, from sandy loams to ancient ironstone, give producers real scope to experiment, and the sea breeze keeps things from getting too heavy despite the warmth. If Shiraz is what brought you here, McLaren Vale Shiraz narrows things down further, while Barossa Valley Wine offers a useful point of comparison from South Australia's other major region. For the wider domestic picture, Australian Wine covers every region, and Shiraz opens things up internationally.