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Vintage 2021 is well finished by now
Vintage 2021 is well finished by now, and it was a cracker. The best Vintage we’ve seen in years. Fresh and lifted whites; rich, strong reds with plenty of colour and body; amazing ripe flavoured fortifieds. All round – we’re a happy bunch of winemakers here at St Annes. You’ll start to see some of …
It’s nearly that magical time of the year!
It’s Christmas time!  It’s nearly that magical time of the year! Christmas is just around the corner, and it looks like this Christmas is going to be anything but normal. Christmas 2020 is going to be about spoiling the ones we love, and supporting local Aussie family businesses. St Anne’s Local Christmas Gift Sets …
Wonderful spring in the vineyard.
We’ve had a wonderful Spring in the vineyard. Good rainfall and mild weather has worked in our favour. The vineyard canopies, and developing fruit, look great and that’s making us really excited about the coming vintage. We’re looking forward to gently managing our vineyards through Summer now, and with a milder than usual Summer …
Spring is here!
The vineyards are pruned and we’re ready for the season leading up to Vintage 2021. All of our vineyard sites have experienced good Winter rainfall this year, which is great news for the coming season. Winter rain means that water is soaked into the soil, and remains there until the vines need it as Spring warms up. It’s …
Be your own blend master
Create your own blend of Tawny or Muscat, and see it quickly evolve over time. Our barrels are hand made using quality European oak and traditional techniques. They mature fortified wine surprisingly quickly. St Anne’s quality 5 litre barrels are available for $345 – filled with your choice of tawny or Muscat, and …
White fortified wine… the secret’s out!
Well known for its unique and fresh flavour, our delicious White Fortified wine is more popular than ever and fast becoming a St Anne’s best-seller! With three generations of fortified winemakers in the family, our wines are refined and sophisticated, lightly structured but full of flavour and rich in texture. The best thing is they …
The History of Merlot Red Wine
Admired for its soft, smooth and velvety texture, Merlot Red Wine has won the hearts of many around the world. It has been called the Queen of wines being one of the most popular wine grapes planted in the world and because of its juicy flavours that are well paired with steaks and lamb. At …
The Story of St Anne’s: Our Beginnings
The future of St Anne’s was evident in its beginnings. When Shirley and Allan McLean established their first vineyard in 1972, they were making a brave move. When the young couple arrived, there was no wine making or growing history in the area. But the idea of doing something different didn’t bother them: it was the …