Reillys Wines, a proudly South Australian owned and operated winery since 1993 which specialise in producing premium red and white wines sourced from our estate vineyards in the Clare Valley.
The name Reillys stems from our rich history dating back to 1856 when Irish shoemaker Hugh Reilly settled in the township of Mintaro, building his home 'Reilly's Cottage' from the local slate.
Justin & Julie Ardill With a background in pharmacy and medicine, owner and winemaker Justin Ardill saw an opportunity to indulge his passion for wine by purchasing a small parcel of 12 acres of vineyards in Watervale in 1993. Along with these vineyards, he and wife Julie purchased a humble cottage to be their cellar door and winery on the main street of Mintaro known simply as Reilly’s Cottage.
It is this building and its 1856 owner Hugh Reilly that inspired the wine label ‘Reillys Wines’. Beginning in 1994 with 10T of fruit, their first wines were created. Of this, 3.6T of Old Bushvine Grenache was crushed, open fermented and basket pressed by hand by Justin and Julie on the verandah of Reillys Cottage. The first vintage yielded 300 dozen of each of Riesling, Shiraz and Old Bushvine Grenache.
The 2016 was hand picked at optimal ripeness with prior to open fermentation. Hand plunging and gentle pressing has retained the fine fruit characters prior to 24 months maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. After maturation, the batches were expertly blended to create this perfectly balanced wine.
Enjoy now or cellar until 2026.
Alcohol Level : 15.5%
Awards
TROPHY for CHAMPION SHIRAZ/SYRAH & Predominant Blends & GOLD MEDAL @ 2018 New Zealand International Wine Show
“A formidable Shiraz exhibiting blackberry jam, cherry pie and chocolate coated hazelnut flavours with a lavishly textured palate that’s substantial and concentrated. Outstanding.”
4.5 STARS & 2018 Wine of the Year contender, Winestate Magazine
"A big generous wine. Some meaty characters and mineral elements to the dark fruit nose and rich, well-structured varietal palate with a slightly drying oak."
Reviewed by independant wine journalist Dan Traucki, www.facebook.com/dantraucki
“Vibrant bright purple/red, big aromas of ripe red berries, some mocha, pepper and herbs. Big rich, powerful palate, great depth and structure with a very elegant finish. SUPERB!!"
