Samuel's Gorge in McLaren Vale, South Australia | Winery/Vineyard

Samuel's Gorge

Locality: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8323 8651

Address: 193 Chaffeys Road 5171 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.gorge.com.au

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24.01.2022 It's no secret that we love McLaren Vale - its extraordinary landscape, people and wines - and it's wonderful to see it through the eyes of our visitors. Check out the great article below from Sarah Ahmed (aka The Wine Detective) who recently spent some time here for the McLaren Vale Wine Show, and took the time to join us for lunch - Samuel's Gorge style. And a huge congratulations to Richard and Malcolm at Hither & Yon on being crowned 2019 Bushing monarchs for their 2018 Nero D'Avola. A cracking wine!

24.01.2022 And the winner is... . . . TOM LEE!!!... . . . Tom has won a 3L Jeroboam of Samuel’s Gorge 2019 Shiraz valued at $400. Thank you to everyone who entered the draw this year and all of you that joined us over the Easter long weekend. Woohoo!!!

21.01.2022 Well, isnt that a treat? McLaren Vale gets a gong in Vogue Australia as one of the Aussie towns to visit that rivals Byron Bay...check it out! Along with a seriously awesome photo of our little barn on the hill by our mate, Anthony Anderson

20.01.2022 Order your XMAS wines before Midday Monday and well include complimentary delivery (anywhere in Australia) & a back vintage gift for every 6 bottles Mikeys in the cellar door as we speak, loading up wines to stuff down your chimney. Get yours in the cellar door THIS WEEKEND or online at https://www.gorge.com.au/Wines/Our-range... Mwah mwah mwah!!!

20.01.2022 EPISODE 3: SG 2018 MOURVÈDRE **Jesss breathy back garden review** This variety may not be as immediately recognisable in its individual state as others, but our Mourvèdre stands confidently amongst the Samuels Gorge range.... Medium-bodied and complex, it commands attention. Its fresh and elegant; the scent of blackberries, wild violets and plum is ambrosial. Coiled with notes of smoky spice and Szechuan pepper that are typical of this variety, it exudes both power and finesse. A gentle guiding hand in the winery gives rise to a truly beautiful wine. The 2018 Mourvèdre is a delicate balance of the ethereal and earthly. A wine to be both savoured and shared. Serve alongside slow-braised lamb neck with labneh and pomegranate or take inspiration from renowned chef Lennox Hastie of Firedoor and pair with NT barramundi cooked over coals, black bean and karkalla. 14.5% Alcohol 20% Whole bunch fermentation 15 months in old French oak, 5% new Time in Tomb: 10+ years #mourvedre #monastrell #mataro #mclarenvale #2018 #samuelsgorge Just 2 days left to win a 3L Jeroboam of Samuels Gorge 2018 Shiraz (RRP $400)! Hit up our website, order 6+ to receive free delivery, and 1 entry to the major prize draw for every 12 bottles purchased before Tuesday 14th April, 2020. WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE ONLY. www.gorge.com.au

19.01.2022 Woot! Come in and try over the weekend ;)

17.01.2022 THE 2017 RESERVES HAVE ARRIVED.

17.01.2022 EPISODE 2: SG 2019 TEMPRANILLO **Mikeys back yard review** A dry year meant the estates rocky, windswept vineyard, sitting atop an escarpment of shattered shale and limestone, provided wine of great concentration with fine yet prominent tannins.... The 2019 vintage initially appears savoury before charming aromas of plump black cherries and caraway fill the nostrils, luring you in with roasted coffee beans and Liquorice Allsorts. This Tempranillo sits wide across the palate with vivid acidity balancing delicately on the soft, dark tar-like fennel characters and long white peppery finish. This wine has age written all over it. If you have the patience and the space, load up and let this baby sit for years to come. You will most certainly reap the benefits over time. Wondering what to serve with this beast? Try braised rabbit pithivier with butternut pumpkin, charred leek and grilled mushrooms. Magnifique! 13.5% Alcohol 10 months in old French oak, 5% new Time in Tomb: 12+ years #tempranillo #mclarenvale #primarily #estategrown #2019 #samuelsgorge #moustacheboy Just 3 days left to win a 3L Jeroboam of Samuels Gorge 2018 Shiraz (RRP $400)! Hit up our online store, order 6+ to receive free delivery, and 1 entry to the major prize draw for every 12 bottles purchased before Tuesday 14th April, 2020. WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE ONLY. ...please dont just pop in as our silly old Mike suggests... www.gorge.com.au

16.01.2022 AUTUMN WINDFALL Purchase 5 wines from our current range and we'll send you a 6th bottle of 2018 Shiraz Autumn is a time of vivid change in the landscape. Leaves turn to shades of yellow, burnt orange and red; reminiscent of the smouldering fires lit to ward off the chill in the air. Tree boughs are heavy under the weight of their bounty, so the wind sends fruit tumbling to the ground. It is a time to gather and share.... We're going to send you a bottle of 2018 Samuel's Gorge Shiraz with every 5 bottles you purchase from our current range, and we'll ship it anywhere in Australia at no extra charge. Something to toast the changing seasons; to accompany the cooler nights and mild days that this time of the year brings. From us to you https://www.gorge.com.au/Wines/Our-range

16.01.2022 Who else is at Grenache Cup rn? This is HAPPENING!!!! Woooot! Come see Jess & Sarah to try our 17 Grenache, or a sneaky under the table Mosaic Of Dreams

16.01.2022 Be like Susi and grab yourself a copy of the latest issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine, flick to page 24 and absorb some beautifully words from the talented Katie Spain. Perfectly paired with some brilliant images captured by some of our photographer friends Anthony Anderson, Ben MacMahon and Andy Nowell.

14.01.2022 In case you missed it... we just released our 2019 Capisce Carignan, and for the very first time its available by the half dozen for $110. Click to view products, to get yours before it sells out! ------------ CARIGNANs origins lie in the picturesque, sun-drenched Priorat region of north-eastern Spain. Here in McLaren Vale the late ripening Carignan is well and truly at home under our blue sky. It was really only a matter of time before it found its way back to the little ...old barn on the hill. Floral and lifted, the aroma of ripe bramble fruit rises with caraway, cinnamon and dried herbs. The wine delivers with juicy blackberries bursting in unison with bright acid and crunchy tannins followed by pepper and allspice. The wine finishes curiously savoury after the initial flurry of fruit, deserving of a food pairing from its Spanish roots: tortilla de patatas by Chef Brad Sappas at Comida Hahndorf - a potato and onion omelette, rumoured to have been originally created by a poor farm wife, to feed an unannounced guest. ------------ Order yours online before it's all gone! Or if youd prefer to taste through the range, why not drop in between 11am & 5pm? But you'd better make it quick... Were back open 7 days a week. Bookings encouraged. To secure your tasting experience, please visit us at: https://www.gorge.com.au/Cellar-Door/Tasting-Reservations

14.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate International Grenache Day up at the Gorge! Especially all you special industry peeps and friends The line up included: (2017 Grenache) 2008 Grenache... 2012 Grenache 2016 Grenache *2017 Mosaic Of Dreams (Gren Mvd Syrah) *2017 Kaleidoscope Horizons (Gren Grac Temp) So good to look at interesting years, the challenges they create, resultant wines, and how wonderfully they age. If you missed out, well throw another little party next year so make sure youre there!! Or maybe theres even a couple of drops left in the cellar door if you ask nicely this morning #InternationalGrenacheDay #SamuelsGorge * = soon to be released

14.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL GRENACHE DAY! Grenache Flights available in our cellar door for $15 per person today from 11am until 5pm (or until sold out).

14.01.2022 That was a pretty amazing long weekend. Thank you to everyone who visited us, and to those that we had to turn away... we are sorry and hope you’re able to visit us again soon. Please don’t forget to book in your tasting experience at our cellar door to avoid disappointment. Jacob took this panoramic photo yesterday at closing time. Such amazing dappled afternoon sunlight onto the Onkaparinga River National Park. Many wow’s.

14.01.2022 THIS WEEKEND AT SAMUEL’S GORGE: The Samuel’s Gorge Reserve’s are back!! And with the AFL & NRL Grand Finals at dusk this year, there is plenty of time over the weekend to visit your favourite local cellar doors. Being die hard footy supporters at SG, we thought we’d lure you in with a warm-up tasting of our newest releases before the big games. Introducing...... The 2018 MOSAIC OF DREAMS Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah Carignan The 2018 KALEIDOSCOPE HORIZONS Grenache Graciano Tempranillo At $75 a bottle, they’re available to order through our website, or you can taste first at our rustic cellar door between 11am & 5pm. Click the link in our BIO to book your tasting experience before all times are exhausted. We look forward to seeing you soon xo

13.01.2022 The 2019 Mourvèdre has SOLD OUT

13.01.2022 AND THE WINNER IS.... Rebecca Lodin of NSW! Congratulations Rebecca; were sure youll have no shortage of volunteers to help you drink your 3L Jeroboam of Shiraz!... Lastly, a huge thank you to all of you for your support now and always. Looking forward to seeing you all at our little barn on the hill on the other side of this #samuelsgorge #supportlocalmv

13.01.2022 Unfortunately our beautiful cellar door is temporarily closed to the public, due to the current global health concerns. While we will miss seeing your smiling faces each day, we will do whatever we must in the current circumstances to protect our staff, families, and of course our beloved guests and friends. We are still accepting orders through our website and posting direct to your door. We have free delivery on 6 or more bottles and for every 12 bottles you will receive an... entry into our competition to win a 3L Jeroboam of Samuels Gorge 2018 Shiraz (RRP $400). This offer is valid until 11:59pm April 13, 2020. We thank you for your continued friendship and support, and will be in touch very soon with an update on all things SG. Justin McNamee & the Samuels Gorge family xo

12.01.2022 Today, I'm wishing YOU my happy birthday. I can't wait to share a celebratory drink with you when the air clears. To all my friends, CHEERS!!

11.01.2022 We are pouring the newly released 2018 Samuel’s Gorge reserve blends in the cellar door this weekend only! 2018 MOSAIC OF DREAMS Grenache Mourvedre Syrah Carignan... 2018 KALEIDOSCOPE HORIZONS Grenache Graciano Tempranillo We are open from 11am until 5pm and the fire is lit You have 2 days to experience these two ethereal McLaren Vale wines before the corks are again sealed. To Book your Tasting Experience please visit us at: https://www.gorge.com.au/Cellar-Door/Tasting-Reservations See you soon xo

08.01.2022 Anybody else looking for quality Grenache options?

07.01.2022 A food and wine adventure like no other.... Two and a half days immersed in a unique, sensory-driven celebration of our landscape and artisan culture. To all of the brilliant local producers involved - your generosity and warmth is incomparable. And to the beautiful people that joined us for this epic adventure - THANK YOU! Friends for life

07.01.2022 If you’re planning to visit McLaren Vale this weekend, please remember to book! Visit https://www.gorge.com.au/Cellar-Door/Tasting-Reservations to ensure we’re able to see you this Easter long weekend.

06.01.2022 As you know, we don't open the reserve wines very often in the cellar door due to the small amount we make each year. But every vintage we release these blends we like to dedicate one weekend to pouring these wines for everyone who walks through our doors. That weekend is here! Pouring for just one weekend; all weekend... we give you the: 2017 MOSAIC OF DREAMS... Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah & 2017 KALEIDOSCOPE HORIZONS Grenache Graciano Tempranillo Come in and taste these delicious blends with the cellar door team between 11am & 5pm this Saturday // Sunday Wooooaaahhhhh yeah xo

06.01.2022 Grenache has been the heartbeat of Samuels Gorge since the winerys inception in 2003. It began as Justins passion project, yet evolved into an integral part of who we are at Samuel's Gorge. Now, 17 years on, Grenache is welcomed and respected as a single varietal wine. Gone are the days of heavy-handed tannin and excessive oak of the 1990s; making room for lighter, fruit forward styles. They are both a staple on our dinner tables and wines that stand the test of time. The 2...018 Samuels Gorge Grenache will be included in a stellar lineup of South Australian wines, hosted by esteemed wine writer, Huon Hooke, in The Real Review LIVE: Grenache & Blends. This free event will take you through a range of Grenache and Rhone-style blends while sharing stories and insights about the wineries. If you would like to use "learning" as an excuse for cracking open a bottle of our 2018 Grenache, please tune in, pour a glass and taste along! To register, visit: https://www.therealreview.com//the-real-review-live-grena/ More amazing wines to be showcased by: Yangarra Estate Vineyard John Duval Wines Elderton Wines bakkheia Wines Sons of Eden Bekkers Wine Torbreck Vintners

06.01.2022 Limited places remain for this extraordinary adventure....secure your place now! http://bit.ly/2019Safari

05.01.2022 How goods this!!!! Make sure you check out McCarthys Orchard on your next saunter to McLaren Vale- such a beautiful cellar door

05.01.2022 If you cant make it down to the Gorge this weekend to try the new reserve wines, make sure you stop by Fassina for the good times!!!

04.01.2022 2019 SAMUEL'S GORGE SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS!

03.01.2022 To say that we are humbled and honoured for this award from Gourmet Traveller WINE is an understatement! And while the irony of the timing is not lost on us, we are extremely grateful; we love what we do, and we do what we love A huge congratulations to our friends S.C.Pannell Wines, Wirra Wirra Wines, d'Arenberg and Inkwell Wines - all excellent representations of how we roll in McLaren Vale .... In other news, we may not be able to celebrate the Easter weekend in our usual style this year, but that doesnt mean we wont be around on the socials....stay tuned to our Insta & Facebook in the coming days to hear from the SG crew And if you havent got yourself in the draw to wine a 3L bottle of our 2018 Shiraz, theres still time with the winner being drawn next Tuesday 14th April #samuelsgorge #gtwine

03.01.2022 To all those that have contacted us in light of recent events (and those spending their days scrolling) we would like to let you know that our cellar door is currently open for tastings, deliveries and takeaways 7 days a week from 11-5. The health and safety of our guests and staff is paramount, and we have taken the Governments regulations, as well as our own measures, to ensure the Samuels Gorge cellar door is as safe as possible. To our guests, we would ask that you respe...ct our staffs personal space, as well as that of other guests. To Tour Operators, we ask that you stay with your vehicle. We have reduced capacitys in each space within our cellar door and are utilising the grounds to host groups separately and in the open air. If you would like to have a picnic, wines are available by the glass, but please bring your own blanket and supplies as we have removed our shared picnic blankets from the cellar door. The above information is subject to change as more details and instruction comes to light. If you are feeling unwell or have travelled overseas recently, we sincerely ask that you stay home and postpone your plans to visit Samuels Gorge and the McLaren Vale region. If you would prefer to stay home and have your wines delivered, we are offering free postage on 6 or more bottles and you will receive one entry for every 12 bottles purchased, to win a $400 Jeroboam of Samuels Gorge 2018 Shiraz (offer valid until 11:59pm Mon April 13). Simply visit: http://www.gorge.com.au/wines/our-range To those that have purchased tickets to our upcoming events, we will contact you with an update very shortly. Lots of love from the Samuels Gorge family xo P.S. Thanks to Ben Atterton for the photo.

03.01.2022 Why not, indeed! Open til 5pm all weekend x

02.01.2022 With inclement weather forecast this weekend, please make sure you book your tasting experience by visiting: https://www.gorge.com.au/Cellar-Door/Tasting-Reservations We have a reduced capacity and just a handful of tables inside our warm and cosy cellar door. The reds are waiting!... We look forward to seeing you then xo

02.01.2022 EPISODE 4: SG 2018 SHIRAZ **Izzys alfresco review** Shiraz is endlessly fascinating; there are many interpretations of this great grape from region to region, producer to producer. The endless blue skies, bright, white light and ancient soils of McLaren Vale provide us with the ideal platform to create this harmoniously complete wine.... The aromatics have what is now a trademark Samuels Gorge spectrum at its core. While black bramble fruits immediately engage you; it is essentially savoury, with hints of black pepper, worn leather and dried sage that weave their way through the olfactory like the curling tendrils of the wild sweet pea that adorns the winery garden in the cooler months. Detailed flavours mirror the aromatics, giving rise to plump dark fruit and baking spice. The mid-palate weight is beautiful, and the tannin is fine and mouth-filling. Layers of texture, freshness and intrigue - beautifully stitched together into a silky cloak of flavour. Enjoy with kangaroo fillet or oxtail ragu, broad beans and heirloom carrots with caraway. 14.5% Alcohol 15% Carbonic maceration 18 months in old French oak, 20% new Time in Tomb: 12+ years #shiraz #mclarenvale #2018 #samuelsgorge Just 1 day left to win a 3L Jeroboam of this wonderful wine: the 2018 Samuels Gorge Shiraz (RRP $400)! Head to our website, order 6+ to receive free delivery, and 1 entry to the major prize draw for every 12 bottles purchased before 11:59pm Monday 13th of April, 2020. WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE ONLY. www.gorge.com.au Happy Easter from all of us at Samuels Gorge xo

02.01.2022 NEW RELEASE CAPISCE GORGE RED A wine to enjoy when all you want to do is kick off your shoes, relax with trusted friends and ponder the simple things in life. No fuss, no assumptions. Just pure enjoyment. ... Take reprieve from the long, hot summer days and crack open a bottle after a spell in the fridge door. Not too long, just enough time to take it down a couple of degrees. Don't get caught in the detail, just go with it........ Available online and through cellar door, until its gone. https://www.gorge.com.au/produ/2018-Capisce-Gorge-Red-DOZEN

01.01.2022 In case you missed it... Huon Hooke reviews our 2018 Samuel's Gorge Grenache. #2 of 58 Grenache wines tasted in McLaren Vale!

01.01.2022 Thank you to our friends at Firedoor, Elwood Bathers and of course Chef Nigel Rich for hosting our 2019 Roaming Flavour Experiences in Sydney, Melbourne & McLaren Vale respectively. Focusing on the elements of FIRE, WIND & EARTH in collaboration with wonderful chefs and venues, we thank you, and also our wonderful guests and friends who joined us for these 3 incredible events. Some photos for those that missed out - sorry!!!

01.01.2022 Were almost out of the 2018 Graciano & 2018 Capisce GORGE RED. Swing by the cellar door or just order online before its all gone! EDIT: Graciano has sold out. Still a couple of CAPISCE boxes left if youre quick!

01.01.2022 EPISODE 1: SG 2018 GRENACHE Susis at home review** The primary portion of our Grenache hails from the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs within the heart of McLaren Vale; where gnarly old bush vines yield tight bunches of small berries with calm power, concentration and complexity.... The 2018 vintage is elegant yet serious. Its bright, red berry vibrancy and wafts of jasmine on a warm summers evening lure you in with implied playfulness only to surprise you with something somehow dark and broody. Take a sip and youll soon discover despite its elegance this wine is no wallflower; blueberries, cola and sweet spices immediately evolve and dance on the palate, as if theyre popping in a hot pan. Fine, silky tannins fan out, filling the mouth before finishing with a balanced fresh acidity. This wine lingers, leaving you eager for the next sip. Enjoy with a wild mushroom risotto, or freshly caught Garfish wrapped in vine leaf and brik pastry. 14.5% Alcohol 15% Carbonic Maceration 12 months in old French oak Time in Tomb:12+ years #samuelsgorge #supportlocalmv Just 4 days left to win a 3L Jeroboam of Samuels Gorge 2018 Shiraz (RRP $400)! Hit up our online store, order 6+ to receive free delivery, and 1 entry to the major prize draw for every 12 bottles purchased before Tuesday 14th April, 2020. WINE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE ONLY www.gorge.com.au

01.01.2022 Thanks for visiting Hilton Adelaide and Citymag xo