An eye for value and an aim to provide generosity in sharply defined flavours sits at the core of Blackbilly wines. Since its inception in 2001, Blackbilly has produced consistent results through its discerning selection of high quality fruit while maintaining modest prices. To get the desired results, Blackbilly sources fruit from across the Adelaide region for crisp white wines, and to Langhorne Creek, Currency Creek and the old vineyards of McLaren Vale for rich, distinctive reds. As the label and brand name implies – honouring the hardy scrub plant called Blackbilly that skirts many vineyards areas – it tastes authentically of Australia. Beyond Blackbilly’s core range of shiraz, chardonnay, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc and a grenache/shiraz/mourvedre blend, the additional Winemakers’ Playground wines – tempranillo, sangiovese – represent new styles that excite and inspire the winemakers, and have been released as impressive small-batch trials. View Blackbilly Range.

An old label has been revived with new identity and purpose. Clarence Hill has provenance; since its inception in 1990, it has pleased many customers with its generous, full-fruited wines. We appreciated that the brand needed rejuvenation, with improved production quality and smarter fruit selection, but – as the Clarence Hill label and branding shows – there remains a respectful nod to classic styling. Its growth and improvement is underlined by premium value, and high praise despite its modest pricing. As the entry level to the Adelaide Winemakers portfolio, Clarence Hill wines achieve a pleasing meld of soft palates, ripe fruit and rich flavour – approachable wines that drinkers have no qualms reaching for a second glass of. View Clarence Hill Range.

This exemplary style of trophy-winning shiraz continues a tradition that has reaped the highest accolades for winemaker Nick Haselgrove and his father James Haselgrove. It began in 1981, with James releasing a wine from McLaren Vale’s 1979 vintage under his own name that greatly impressed consumers. Its big, robust, fruit-driven style became a template for others in the region to follow, yet wine investors were prepared to pay in advance – an en primeur system – to ensure their allocation of the next year’s shiraz. Their confidence was well founded, as James Haselgrove Futures Shiraz went on to win major awards, including 1992 McLaren Vale Bushing King. The style that built this success continues. After 23 vintages, it’s a winning vision that perseveres. View James Haselgrove Range.

Inevitably my Irish heritage had to surface. Tir na N’og (pronounced “Tier nah Nohg”) is Gaelic for “Land of the Youth”. Irish legends and myths tell of a land where mortal time was suspended and everyone was young and beautiful. An idea well worth celebrating with an Old Vine Grenache. – Nick Haselgrove & John Larchet

Wine notes here

2008 Grenache only available on application, please contact james@nhwines.com.au

The name The Wishing Tree comes from childhood days. As children, we were convinced by our parents that if we made a wish under this beautiful old Oak tree, it would become true.

As I recall it did work on occasion!!

Sourced from premium regions around Adelaide South Australia our wines are full of sunshine, fruit flavours and that sense of place we wish for in winemaking.

Enjoy our wish of enjoyment of fine wine.

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