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The Lloyd Brothers, David and Matthew are third generation South Australian vignerons. Their grandfather started planting vines and making wine in McLaren Vale in the 1960’s. David and Matthew now have their individual vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. David owns and operates Lloyd Brothers Wine and Olive Company with his 65-hectare McLaren Vale Estate being home to the winery and cellar door. The Lloyd Brothers McLaren Vale Estate comprises 16 hectares Shiraz, 3 hectares Grenache and just under 1 hectare of Mourvèdre and is home to the first commercially planted Kalamata olive grove in South Australia.Lloyd Brothers wines and olives are hand crafted to highlight the best fruit grown on the Estates with their McLaren Vale property also playing host to impressive festivals and events.
Pale watermelon pink in colour with lifted floral aromas highlighted by fresh strawberries. The palate is bursting with bright red berries, guava and morello cherries with a hint of cardamom spice. This dry rosé has amazing fruit qualities showing lovely natural fruit sweetness while being sugar dry.(less than 2 grams per litre). It has a fresh, bright, refreshing finish and is best enjoyed chilled.
Lovely deep crimson red in colour with aromas of lifted violets, red berries with a touch of spice and cedar. The long, elegant palate is layered with red currants, blackberries making it a beautifully structured medium to full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the stunning 2021 vintage.
Dark crimson red in colour with aromas of forest fruits with lifted spice and pepper. The palate has layers of raspberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruits which is beautifully backed up with a hint of spice, liquorice and mocha overtones. A delicious medium to full bodied shiraz from the stunning 2021 vintage.
Pale straw yellow in colour with complex aromas of stone fruits, vanilla and lightly roasted nuts. The palate is layered with white peach, nectarine, meyer lemons with a hint of brioche. A classicChardonnay with a lovely balance of fruit, French oak with a soft creamy mouthfeel.
Tasting NoteDeep, dark red in colour with aromas of lifted violets, dark plum, mocha and dried herbs. The palate is layered with black currant, boysenberry, liquorice, dark chocolate, iodine with a touch of dried herbs, black pepper and spice on the finish. Approachable in its youth this wine will happily age for 15+ years.
Pale in colour with a tinge of green, this bright, fresh Picpoul has lifted aromas of lemon myrtle, white blossoms and citrus. The palate displays granny smith apples, honeysuckle and lemon pith with mouthwatering freshness. Originating from the South of France, Picpoul is famously paired with Oysters and seafood. Best enjoyed chilled.
Pale lemon yellow in colour with a slight green tinge. A fine, persistent bubble with lifted aromas of lemon myrtle, white blossoms and citrus. The palate has layers of green apples, honeydew melon, lemon and lime. A fresh, bright finish makes it the perfect festive wine.Believed to be the only Picpoul Prosecco produced anywhere in the world.Best enjoyed well chilled.
Lifted aromas of white blossom and citrus, the palate is full of lovely white peach, green pear, granny smith apple with a burst of fresh lemon. A fresh, crisp finish makes this a delightful sparkling wine for all occasions.Best enjoyed well chilled.
Crimson red in colour with lifted aromas of rose petals, sour cherry, red berries and herbs. The palate has layers of blueberry, cherry and fresh raspberries with some dried herbs and a hint of ginger spice on the finish. A delicious medium bodied wine that can be lightly chilled and enjoyed throughout the warmer months.
The Grenache adds a beautiful juicy plum character and spice to help create a delicious medium bodied wine. The Shiraz from Block 9 and the Manor block have lovely lifted violets and red/blue fruits on nose which follow through to the palate with some dried herbs, cloves and white pepper complementing the fruit. A small percentage of estate bush vineMourvèdre (5%) adds some spice and lift to the blend. Aged in seasoned French oak for 9months it is a modern version of a classic blend.
Deep, dark red in colour with aromas of lifted violets, dark plum, mocha and dried herbs. The palate is layered with black currant, boysenberry, liquorice, dark chocolate with a touch of black pepper and spice on the finish.
Cellaring Potential
Drinking beautifully now and will develop beautifully in the cellar for 10+ years.
Dark crimson red in colour with aromas of forest fruits with lifted spice and pepper. The palate has layers of raspberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruits which is beautifully backed up with a hint of spice, liquorice and mocha overtones. A delicious medium to full bodied shiraz from the stunning 2021 vintage.
Food Suggestion
A food friendly Shiraz, well-suited to grilled meats and vegetables or try with a beef lasagne.
A native Argentinian, Gonzalo has called Australia home for 10 years now. He started his wine making journey in the Grampians, Victoria before establishing his roots here in McLaren Vale. Gonzalo started at Lloyd Brothers as chief winemaker in early 2021, perfectly timed to create the wines from the stunning 2021 vintage. Gonzalo’s passion, integrity and extensive knowledge reflect greatly through his wines as he pushes the boundaries to create new and exciting styles. If you can’t find Gonzalo in the winery, you will probably be able to spot his trademark hair cruising the vineyards in his Army issue Land Rover or manning the coals as he cooks up a traditional Argentinian barbeque to feed the masses.
In 2015 David purchased his Vineyard on The Range in the southern region of the Adelaide Hills overlooking McLaren Vale. Miegunyah is a beautiful 45-hectare property with just over 25 hectares planted to vines. Most recently David has planted 2 hectares of what is believed to be the first Picpoul Blanc planted in the Adelaide Hills along with 1 hectare of Prosecco to complement the well-established Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Matthew’s vineyards are located in the Adelaide Hills sub region of Lenswood giving Lloyd Brothers contrasting characteristics when creating and defining the range of cool climate wines they produce.
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The Lloyd Brothers, David and Matthew are third generation South Australian vignerons. Their grandfather started planting vines and making wine in McLaren Vale in the 1960’s. David and Matthew now have their individual vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. David owns and operates Lloyd Brothers Wine and Olive Company with his 65-hectare McLaren Vale Estate being home to the winery and cellar door. The Lloyd Brothers McLaren Vale Estate comprises 16 hectares Shiraz, 3 hectares Grenache and just under 1 hectare of Mourvèdre and is home to the first commercially planted Kalamata olive grove in South Australia.
Lloyd Brothers wines and olives are hand crafted to highlight the best fruit grown on the Estates with their McLaren Vale property also playing host to impressive festivals and events.
ABN: 69 167 820 304
LC: 57703324
