PROPRIETOR: Jim, Rosemary, William and Nick Malone
EMAIL: will@malonewines.com.au
WEBSITE: Visit Website
ADDRESS: PMB 47, Naracoorte SA 5271 – Google Map
TELEPHONE: 08 8764 6072
FACSIMILE: 08 8764 6070
MOBILE: 0408 852 706
GRAPES/WINES PRODUCED: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
The first plantings of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon (16.5 hectares) were established on the Malone property ‘Talinga’ in 1998. These plantings were the next step in the evolution of the farming business. The vineyard site was selected for its gentle slope and free draining loam soils over limestone, these features matched with the cool climate, support the production of premium red wine grapes. In more recent years the plantings of Chardonnay (5 hectares) and Shiraz (2.25 hectares) occurred in 2002 and 2004 respectively. The Chardonnay was planted with a view to expand the range of varieties produced on the property and further capitalise on the cool climate characteristics of the Wrattonbully region. In 2014 the Malone Wines purchased Mosquito Creek vineyard which is located in the heart of Wrattonbully with Cabernet Shiraz and Merlot the 3 varieties planted on the 10 Ha block established in 2002. Quality is the main focus for both vineyards with the fruit ripening slightly earlier at the Mosquito Creek site even though the vineyards are less than 10 km apart helping logistically at vintage time.
