Winemaking

Situated in the Fleurieu region of South Australia, McLaren Vale is nestled within the southern Mount Lofty Ranges. With it’s close proximity to the Gulf of St Vincent to the west, the resulting Mediterranean-type climate ensures the grapes enjoy a long, even ripening period, producing wines of exceptional flavour and generousity.

The strength of DOWIE DOOLE is the suite of distinctive, premium vineyards that the winemaker can draw upon. Vineyard management is led by advocates of sustainable viticulture practices - Dave Gartlemann and Lulu Lunn. Once harvested, the grapes are hand crafted into premium wines with minimal intervention.

DOWIE DOOLE ESTATE - Tatachilla, McLaren Vale 

DOWIE DOOLE’s Estate vineyard in McLaren Vale is biodynamic in conversion and is comprised of 53 hectares of undulating and picturesque landscape, primarily planted to classic McLaren Vale varietals including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and over 50-year-old bush vine Grenache.

DOWIE DOOLE ESTATE - Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale 

Purchased by DOWIE DOOLE in October 2018, this vineyard is comprised of 30 hectares of vines planted sandy soils and rolling hills of Blewitt Springs, just over the fence from Lulu Lunn's Tintookie Vineyard. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the predominant varietals planted.

Chris has been making wines since...

He has a hand in all parts of the winemaking process - from fruit selection all the way through to bottling...

He has a signature style of making fruit forward wines...

Chris believed that all wines should be treated....