The Future in Your Glass

In a wine mecca like South Australia there are always fresh stars to discover.

Oenology grads forging new paths in celebrated regions. Career changers who turn side projects into day jobs. And serendipitous collabs that yield delicious results. It’s time to meet the most exciting labels right now. Eleven producers will feature in this joyful exploration, and no prior knowledge is needed. 

We’ll cover the following wine regions and labels: 

McLaren Vale: 

• L’Anima, made by Michael Williams from four climate-appropriate varieties
• Oria-Riff, where winemaker Cooper Davis-Draper draws on work across Australia, France and Canada
• Mighty Isle, based in a tiny Aldinga shed and helmed by Guy Palmer-Brown and Tania Davey 

Adelaide Hills:

• Cain Wines, made by Rob Cain from grapes sourced across the region  
• Praeter, led by former Shaw + Smith senior winemaker Matt Large 

Barossa:  

• Agricola Vintners, where Callum Powell builds on his family’s storied local history
  
• Phase Three Wines from Ben and Sabina Kelley, whose range includes the lauded Dero 

Clare Valley

• Gertie, made by Ben Marx with small parcels of cabernet franc and riesling from two regional sites  

Cross-region:

• LVDO, made by Marcell Kustos from McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills grapes
• Bande Apart Wines, led by Jess DiGiorgio in celebration of cool, expressive sites in South Australia and Victoria  

The future is now – and it just happens to be in your glass.     

• Accessible parking and drop off:  Please refer to town square general accessibility information.
• Accessible toilets: The closest wheelchair accessible toilet for patrons can be located behind the Seppeltsfield Bar. 
• Wheelchair access: A small ramp will be located at the Drinks Academy entrance, providing wheelchair access into the venue.