Clare Valley

Australia - Clare Valley

Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, first settled in the 1840s and named after County Clare in Ireland.

Size-wise Clare Valley is small, accounting for less than 2% of the nation’s crush; however, its reputation is known internationally. It is regarded as the home of Riesling,  with Shiraz being another notable varietal.

It is 125km north of Adelaide at an altitude of 400-500m. It is one of the highest regions in South Australia giving’cool climate’ attributes to the fruit. The ‘continental’ climate has cool to cold nights and warm to hot summer days; the nighttime temperatures even during the heat of summer allowing the fruit to ripen more evenly and slowly

There are at least 48 winereries and 200 growers with 5339 ha of vines.

Products from this region

  • Calcannia G.S.M.

    Clare Valley

    A Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre blend with a silky and refined style. 2017 Clare vintage was one…

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  • Calcannia Shiraz

    Clare Valley

    With just over 18 hectares, or around 43 acres, of Shiraz, Calcannia's estate grown…

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  • Four Buckets Chardonnay

    Clare Valley

    Four Buckets Chardonnay is an unoaked, engaging wine that wins appreciation through its approachable,…

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  • Sevenhill ‘Inigo’ Riesling

    Clare Valley

    A 5 Star rating from noted Australian wine critic James Halliday: typical cool climate…

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  • Sevenhill ‘Inigo’ Verdelho

    Clare Valley

    Winemaker Liz Heidenreich has a personal passion for a fresh style of Verdelho, developed…

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