McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale stands out for its diverse Mediterranean-style blends, with Grenache reaching peak performance here. Over 50% of the region's plantings are dedicated to Grenache, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines with 14.5% average alcohol that capture the sun-drenched climate. This outperforms #6 Clare Valley's focus on white wines, showing a richer, warmer expression of South Australia.