03, October 2023

Marcus Ellis on McLaren Vale's GI and districts

"Australian wine regions have legally controlled borders, but within those boundaries, variations in geology, soil, climate, elevation and aspect can create pockets of individuality that are reflected in the wines made – an expression of terroir, in other words. While those sites and subregions may take time to be officially recognised, that’s not slowing down independent research by growers and makers in McLaren Vale. Today, a project that is almost a decade and a half old is yielding results that could see us better understand the complex nuances of the region . . ."

Words by Marcus Ellis
Published on Wine Companion
3 October 2023