Stonemason
- Region
- Australia
- Owner
- The Shaw family
- Winemaker
- John Loxton & Marty O’Flaherty
- Size
- 485 hectare
- Established
- 2000
- Grower Website
- Visit grower's website
The Shaw family own vineyards in the premium cool climate regions of McLaren Vale and Currency Creek in South Australia, with a total of 485 hectares under vine. In the 1800s Goolwa was the most important river port in South Australia linked by rail to Port Elliot, where sailing ships unloaded ballast stone to refill their holds with wool and grain for their return trip to England. Buildings on Ballast Stone Estate Vineyards are made from this stone. In 2000, work commenced on building a state of the art winery, followed by the first crushing in the 2001 vintage.
Wines Available
Stonemason Unwooded Chardonnay
Origin: Currency Creek, Australia
The Shaw family is meticulous with their vineyard site selection and has established vineyards of ultra premium quality that are located in two renowned South Australia wine-grape growing districts, McLaren Vale and Currency Creek.
The Ballast Stone winery is ideally placed for future expansion. It is in close proximity to Adelaide and other super premium wine and grape growing districts, and takes advantage of the service opportunities and infrastructure this provides.
Vinification
Un-wooded.
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
Fragrant summer stone fruit aromas carry through to a medium bodied palate.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0303068 | STONEMASON Chardonnay 21 | Bottle (75cl) | 2021 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
Stonemason Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Currency Creek, Australia
The Currency Creek region is located 60 minutes south of Adelaide and is 20 minutes
from the McLaren Vale region via a picturesque, winding road over the Mt Lofty Ranges.
This region is located adjacent to Lake Alexandrina and is within 4 km (3 miles) from
the Southern Ocean and benefits from cool sea breezes that help with a slow but
clean ripening. This climate allows the grapes sugar and flavour levels to develop
while retaining a balanced natural acidity.
Wine experts laud the Currency Creek region for producing consistent style, ultra premium quality and outstanding varietal definition wines.
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
Classic varietal characters of blackcurrant and chocolate mint supported by subtle oak, Complex, structured and full bodied.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0305038 | STONEMASON Cabernet 14 | Bottle (75cl) | 2014 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
Stonemason Shiraz
Origin: Currency Creek, Australia
The skilled stonemasons who built many of South Australia’s finest buildings each had their own signature by way of a mason’s mark. The symbols on the Stonemason range are a tribute to their skill and diversity and appropriate recognition of this time honoured craft.
Vinification
The Currency Creek vineyards yield quality fruit year after year, resulting in wines which really embody their varietal.
- Grape Variety
- Syrah/Shiraz 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
This Shiraz emits dark cherry, anise and cedar aromas, with a soft, full approachable palate of plum and mulberry laced with traces of vanilla and white pepper complexity.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0303066 | STONEMASON Shiraz 18 | Bottle (75cl) | 2018 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0303067 | STONEMASON Shiraz 19 | Bottle (75cl) | 2019 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
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