McLaren Vintners

McLaren Vintners McLaren Vintners offers contract winemaking and processing with as much passion as purpose.

CRUSH > PROCESSING From 2 to 50 tonnes our diverse offering allows our customers to create what they desire. Be it organic, whole bunch press, 5 or 21 day fermentation, or a straight forward crush to finished wine. The ability to manage temperature control from the click of a button to a direct feed to the Vinpac bottling hall, our experienced cellar team can achieve what you are looking for. CREA

TE > WINEMAKING Lead by multi-award winning Ben Riggs, the team of talented winemakers will help your wine shine. COLLABORATE > WORKING TOGETHER
At McLaren Vintners we understand that quality wine is about working together, flexibility and communication. CUSTOMISE > FLEXIBILITY AND OUTCOME DRIVEN With stainless steel tanks from 1,500 litres to 90,000 litres; barrel halls catering for both warming and cooling; earth, pad and cross-flow filtration options; bag press; 2 tonne open to 50 tonne fermenters; cooling and insulation on 80% of our tanks including automated temperature control systems – from fruit to bottle every process is analysed, assessed, HACCP certified and undertaken with expert efficiency. CERTIFY > EXCELLENCE AND ACCREDITATION We are HACCP Certified, Australian Certified Organic (ACO/NOP) and many of our Analytical Services are NATA Accredited. Guaranteed quality management from grape to finished product including export certificates for finished products with reliable and quick results.

10/11/2025

Proud as ever to be part of the 2025 McLaren Vale Wine Show! 🍇

Huge congrats to our mates at Wines — not only winners of our sponsored award, but also crowned The Bushing King! 👑

Well done, Giles Cooke and Paddy Gilhooley – what a result!

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McLaren Vintners offers contract winemaking and processing with as much passion as purpose.

23/02/2025

Glorious red ferments in full swing! 🔥 McLaren Vale never disappoints when it comes to crafting exceptional reds. This Shiraz is already looking the goods, and in about 18 months, it’ll be ready to enjoy. Huge thanks to Jackson for his hard work in bringing this to life! 🍷👏

We love it when our customers drop by—after all, they’re the heart of McLaren Vintners! Last Friday, we had a visit from...
23/02/2025

We love it when our customers drop by—after all, they’re the heart of McLaren Vintners! Last Friday, we had a visit from some very special guests. Not only do Ricky and Rianna Ponting craft incredible wines, but they’re also some of the nicest people you’ll meet—always up for a chat and a photo. 🍷📸

27/01/2025

First Crush Vintage 2025 on Friday the 24th of January 2025🍷🥂


We are hiring! Come join the team here at McLaren Vintners 🍷🍷🍷
26/06/2024

We are hiring!

Come join the team here at McLaren Vintners 🍷🍷🍷

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced candidates to join our Cellar team on a permanent basis. McLaren Vintners is a 5,000T+ premium custom crush facility located in McLaren Vale, processing fruit predominately from McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Langhorne Creek and the Coonawarra. The role....

21/05/2024

Happy International Women’s Day 🍷 Today we recognise the amazing women that work at McLaren Vintners ❤️Photos of some of...
08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day 🍷

Today we recognise the amazing women that work at McLaren Vintners ❤️

Photos of some of them in action below 💪






28/10/2023
To signify the   we invited Harriet from Mobile Screening to come to site and undertake skin checks for all staffNot onl...
25/10/2023

To signify the we invited Harriet from Mobile Screening to come to site and undertake skin checks for all staff

Not only did all staff receive a thorough skin check, but we also received vital knowledge about what to look out for, and how we can be more sun safe 😎

For everyone's safety, work safely 👌

As the final day of the bustling Vintage period draws to a close, there is an undeniable sense of exhaustion mixed with ...
10/05/2023

As the final day of the bustling Vintage period draws to a close, there is an undeniable sense of exhaustion mixed with a deep satisfaction. The air is heavy with the scent of crushed grapes, and the vineyard is a mosaic of vibrant colors, reflecting the hard work and dedication of countless hands. The once chaotic rhythm of machinery and bustling activity begins to fade, replaced by a gentle stillness. Winemakers and vineyard workers, their bodies weary but their spirits elated, gather together, sharing stories and laughter under the fading sunset. It is a moment of reflection, a time to cherish the culmination of months of labour. As the twilight embraces the vineyard, there is a collective sigh of relief and gratitude, for the end of the Vintage signifies not only the completion of a hectic period, but also the promise of the forthcoming vintage, the continuous cycle that breathes life into the vineyard year after year.

A heartwarming thanks goes out to our amazing staff and our customers 😊🍇

📸 credit Bianca Trane

Happy International Women’s Day! 🍷 Today we celebrate all the women who have come before us who have helped to pave the ...
08/03/2023

Happy International Women’s Day! 🍷

Today we celebrate all the women who have come before us who have helped to pave the way…

We celebrate all the women around us, our Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters and our Wives

We celebrate the progress of gender equity within our industry, and

We acknowledge that there is still some work to be done. 💪

We are proud to have so many amazing women working within our winery this

24/02/2023

Waiting for the famous Shiraz to make its way to the winery 🍷 🍇

Not long now!

Address

181 Douglas Gully Road
McLaren Flat, SA
5171

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61883832000

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