New Arrivals
Emmalene Wines
Great wines, good mates and a whole lot of family history! Emmalene Wines brings together two Adelaide Hills families with a shared passion for exceptional fruit and seriously good wine. Long-time friends Tim Bartsch and Mark Bulman first crossed paths at high school before heading off to carve out their own careers in the wine industry. Tim built his reputation growing premium Adelaide Hills grapes, while Mark honed his winemaking skills across Australia and overseas. Eventually, their paths came together again to create Emmalene, a name shared in both family histories. The philosophy is refreshingly simple: grow beautiful fruit that reflects where it's from, then let it do the talking in the glass.
With vineyards spanning Echunga, Lenswood, Lobethal and Forreston, Emmalene is all about showcasing the freshness, elegance and character of the Adelaide Hills. Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do, with carbon-neutral vineyards, solar power, organic compost, permanent cover crops and winter grazing all playing their part. In the winery, minimal intervention allows the quality of the fruit to shine, producing expressive, vegan-friendly wines that are as approachable as they are delicious. From vibrant Sauvignon Blanc and textural Pinot Gris to elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling Rosé, Emmalene delivers cracking cool-climate wines with plenty of personality. Two families, one shared vision and a very good reason to pour another glass!
Our Pick
Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2026
From the sun-drenched shores of Santorini to the rolling hills of South Australia's Clare Valley, Jim Barry Assyrtiko is a remarkable story of discovery, passion and pioneering winemaking. First captivated by this ancient Greek grape variety while holidaying in Santorini in 2006, second-generation winemaker Peter Barry recognised its vibrant acidity and refreshing character as reminiscent of Clare Valley Riesling, yet wonderfully unique. Inspired, he embarked on a six-year journey to bring Assyrtiko to Australia, establishing the country's first plantings at the family's treasured Lodge Hill Vineyard in 2012.
The 2026 Jim Barry Assyrtiko continues this extraordinary journey, celebrating a variety renowned for its lively citrus flavours, mouth-watering freshness, distinctive minerality and elegant texture. Beautifully versatile and irresistibly refreshing, it's a natural partner to fresh seafood, Mediterranean cuisine or simply a sunny afternoon. A little taste of Greece, a true expression of the Clare Valley, and a wine born from one unforgettable glass.
