DogRidge is located at the base of The Southern Mount Lofty Ranges over looking the beautiful McLaren Vale wine region. This premium South Australian wine-growing region is known for its consistency and reliability. DogRidge Vineyards employ modern viticultural practices which optimise sun exposure and canopy health, resulting in ripe fruit of intense colour and quality. This desirable combination has led to the creation of wines that express outstanding depth of colour, aromatic elegance and richness of flavour.
DogRidge is a family owned operation of 140 acres (56HA). We have many different
vineyards
ranging in age from young 2004 graftings of Viognier to some of the oldest bush
vines remaining in
the region today. At our McLaren Flat vineyards, DogRidge boasts several 1940’s
plantings of Shiraz,
Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon that form the basis of our premium bottled
product. The soils
vary considerably over a small area giving us the opportunity to select small
parcels of the best
fruit which reflect the terrior of each site adding to the uniqueness of our
finished wines. DogRidge is also a respected grower for several premium McLaren Vale wine companies and is a current member of the Wine Grapes Australia group of premium grape growers.
DogRidge the name comes from an old ‘vigorous’ grape vine rootstock
(now no longer used in
modern viticulture). We adopted the name Dogridge as it suits our
extreme love for Curly Coat Retriever dogs
and the position of the family home on a sandy ridge in McLaren Flat. DogRidge can be
one or two words
depending on your mood. Either way, it’s lovely wine however you say
it!
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