McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth is a McLaren Vale initiative exploring and celebrating the geological, climatic and soil diversity of the region. All wines under the Scarce Earth banner come from a single block, a small plot of land with a unique flavour profile and personality.

A panel, consisting of three local winemakers and three independent experts, assess each wine to ensure that site is expressed in the glass and the wine free of overt winemaking influences.

This project gives wine lovers at all levels the opportunity to explore the influence of site and the chance to taste some of the region's best Shiraz vineyards.

Over time, Scarce Earth will be an invaluable resource for local winemakers and grape growers, as they strive to gain an unparalleled understanding of Australia's most significant variety.

 

Brash Higgins - Brash Higgins Shiraz

Available from: Fall From Grace, 150a Main Rd McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Lot 301 California Road McLaren Vale

Geology: Aldinga South

Chapel Hill - The Chosen House Block Shiraz 2009

Chapel Hill - The Chosen Road Block Shiraz 2009

Available from: Chapel Hill Winery, 1 Chapel Hill Road McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: 1 Chapel Hill Rd McLaren Vale

Geology: Onkaparinga Hills

Coriole - The Soloist 2009

Available from: Coriole Vineyards, Chaffey Road McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Chaffeys Road McLaren Vale

Geology: Onkaparinga Hills

d’Arenberg - The Eight Iron 2009 Scarce Earth

d’Arenberg - The Fruit Bat 2009 Scarce Earth

d’Arenberg - The Little Venice 2009 Scarce Earth

Available from: d’Arenberg Cellar Door, Osborn Road McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Osborn Road McLaren Vale

Geology: McLaren Vale North

*Available for tasting with a charge of $5 which is redeemable

on purchase

Five Geese Wines - Five Geese Reserve Shiraz

Available from: www.fivegeese.com.au

Scarce Earth Block Location: Lot 40 RSD 605 Blewitt Springs Road

Blewitt Springs

Geology: Blewitt Springs

Fox Creek Wines - 2009 Scarce Earth Shiraz

Available from: Fox Creek - Malpas Road, Willunga

Scarce Earth Block Location: Foggo Road McLaren Flat

Geology: McLaren Flat

Halifax Wines - Per Se Block 2009

Available from: By appointment at the tasting room,

190 Binney Road Willunga

Scarce Earth Block Location: 190 Binney Road Willunga

Geology: Sellicks Foothills North

 

Hugh Hamilton - 2009 Scarce Earth

Available from: Hugh Hamilton Winery - McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Cellar Block, McMurtrie Road McLaren Vale

Geology: Aldinga North

Kangarilla Road - 2009 Shiraz - Scarce Earth Project

Available from: Kangarilla Road Winery, Hamilton Rd, McLaren Flat

Scarce Earth Block Location: Lot 7, Tuitt Road Maslin Beach

Geology: Maslin Beach

Maxwell Wines - Maxwell Eocene Shiraz

Available from: Maxwell Wines, Cnr Olivers & Chalk Hill Roads,

McLaren Vale, tasting only available weekends

Scarce Earth Block Location: Corner of Olivers and Chalk Hill Road
McLaren Vale

Geology: McLaren Flat

 

Paxton Vineyards - Cracker Barrels

Available from: Paxton Cellar Door - Landcross Farm,

Wheaton Road, McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Corner Oliver & Osborn Road McLaren Vale

Geology: McLaren Vale North

Penny’s Hill - Penny’s Hill Footprint Shiraz

Available from: Penny’s Hill & Mr Riggs Cellars - 281 Main Road,
McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Penny’s Hill Road, McLaren Vale

Geology: McLaren Flat

Primo Estate - Joseph Angel Gully Shiraz

Available from: Primo Estate - McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale

Scarce Earth Block Location: Angel Gully Vineyard Clarendon

Geology: Clarendon

Sabella - Sabella 2009 McLaren Vale Shiraz

Available from: www.sabella.com.au, tastings available by appointment

Scarce Earth Block Location: Lot 47 McMurtrie Road McLaren Vale

Geology: McLaren Flat

Serafino Wines - Serafino Terremoto Syrah 2009

Available from: Serafino Cellar door, Kangarilla Rd McLaren Vale,

tasting only available weekends

Scarce Earth Block Location: Rivers Lane McLaren Vale

Geology: Sellicks Foothills North

Shingleback - Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2009

Available from: Shingleback Cellar Door, cnr of Main & Stump Hill Rds

McLaren Vale, tasting only avail weekends

Scarce Earth Block Location: South of Malpas Road between Pethick and Victor Freeway, McLaren Vale

Geology: Aldinga North

Vinrock - Vinrock 2009 Shiraz

Available from: Phone Vinrock Wines on 08 8408 8900 or

visit www.vinrock.com

Scarce Earth Block Location: Cnr Malpas and Bayliss Roads

Willunga

Geology: Aldinga North