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Where is McLaren Vale wine from?

McLaren Vale is a red wine from McLaren Vale, in Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

McLaren Vale wine label
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McLaren Vale at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationMcLaren Vale
StyleRed wine
GrapesShiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Village or townMcLaren Vale
SubregionFleurieu
RegionSouth Australia
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-35.2194, 138.5436

McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

GI

Between the hills and the sea, south of Adelaide

Appellation
McLaren Vale
Grapes
Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon

McLaren Vale lies about 38 km south of Adelaide, between the Mount Lofty Ranges and Gulf St Vincent. Vines were first planted in the 1830s. It is known for ripe Shiraz and old-vine Grenache.

Producers to know

  • d'Arenberg
  • Wirra Wirra
  • Yangarra Estate
  • Chapel Hill
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McLaren Vale: questions and answers

Where is McLaren Vale wine from?

McLaren Vale is a red wine from McLaren Vale, in Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia. It is a GI wine made mainly from Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Which country is McLaren Vale from?

McLaren Vale is from Australia, in the South Australia wine region.

What grape is McLaren Vale made from?

McLaren Vale is made mainly from Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is McLaren Vale a red or a white wine?

McLaren Vale is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of McLaren Vale?

Producers to know include d'Arenberg, Wirra Wirra, Yangarra Estate and Chapel Hill.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.