A group of McLaren Vale vignerons have formed an association of Living Icons to promote the region’s heritage through the antiquity of its 19th Century-planted vineyards. McLaren Vale’s surviving plantings date back to the 1880s. All the Living Icon wines are based on Shiraz, highlighting the variety’s importance in the South.
The Living Icons vineyards are located across the diverse McLaren Vale topography, micro-climates and geology, from the higher altitude Blewitt Springs and Seaview regions to the lower lying McLaren Flat. While all vines are of Shiraz, well-established and deep rooted, individual site conditions create unique characteristics which are handled in different ways by respective winemakers.
‘McLaren Vale is one of the most environmentally sustainable wine grape growing region in Australia, leading the way in organic practices, water management and climate-appropriate plantings.’ (Source: Wine Australia).
“Never have I been more enamoured and captivated by the wines of McLaren Vale. Leave your expectations at the door, for McLaren Vale has a whole new groove.”
Shanteh Wale, The Vintage Journal
