Sussex Squire Wines

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A red wine story…

If you have an appreciation for red wines, we invite you to visit us at our cellar door. Sussex Squire Wines is a small, family-owned, award-winning winery and our cellar door located high on the hill at 470m with views over our vineyard in the Clare Valley. We specialize in producing limited quantities of dry-grown, single vineyard Clare Valley red wines. Our yields, which range from 1 to 3 tons, result in only 60 to 150 dozen bottles of each wine variety, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Malbec, Mataro, and Grenache. Due to our limited production, our wines are exclusively available only at our cellar door or through our online wine store.

For those interested in learning more about the Clare Valley red wine heritage and exploring the unique varieties that distinguish this region from other red wine regions in Australia, we encourage you to join us for a tasting. As fourth-generation farmers in the Clare Valley, we are dedicated to sourcing and cultivating small parcels of fruit to create wines with depth and intensity from exceptional vineyards. Especially our favourite, the highly awarded estate dry grown Thomas Block Shiraz that is produced from our highest vineyard at 480m. Guided by vintage conditions, our small batch red wines reflect these conditions and narrate a story. We manage our vineyards organically and sustainably, and our wines are aged in both old and new French oak barrels, remaining unfined and unfiltered.

Visit our cellar door – open 7 days (11am-4pm)

Dog Friendly (on leash)

Riding – Electric Bikes recommended

No food available

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MINIMUM ORDER 6 BOTTLES for delivery

*Additional Freight Charges for Northern Territory & Tasmania

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Cellar Door

Red Wine Tasting Experience Clare Valley

 

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lisa stephenson
16/03/2025
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What a hidden little gem this place is… Well worth a visit if you’re visiting Clare. It’s a bit off the beaten track but you won’t be disappointed. Skye was amazing very welcoming and knowledgeable whilst offering a relaxed vibe. Tastings were reasonably priced considering the number of wines on offer. We predominantly tasted the reds as that’s what we like but there were other wines to taste. This family owned boutique winery is a must, so make sure it’s on your list of places to visit.
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Vivien JIANG
21/01/2025
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Sussex Squire Wines was a wonderful surprise on my South Australia trip. Their red wines were smooth, and perfectly balanced. The welcoming atmosphere and passion behind their winemaking made the visit even more special. If you love red wine, don’t miss this hidden gem!
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sprouterson
20/01/2025
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This winery does a beautiful riesling and also has a fantastic range of reds. Mark is a knowledgeable, passionate and friendly host. Highly recommend visiting :)
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Jay Li
15/01/2025
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A Must-Visit for Red Wine Lovers in Clare Valley!!! Our family recently visited Sussex Squire Wines in Clare Valley, and it was truly an exceptional experience! From the moment we arrived, the owner made us feel warmly welcomed, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The wine tasting experience was phenomenal. The passion and knowledge of her family about their wines and the winemaking process were evident, and it made the tasting even more enjoyable. As red wine lovers, we were thoroughly impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of their wines, especially their Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each wine we taste had its own unique depth and complexity, showcasing the best of Clare Valley’s terroir. We couldn’t resist making a dozen-bottle purchase to bring the Sussex Squire magic back home. So we can share with friends for the Chinese New Years! If you’re a fan of bold, beautifully crafted red wines, Sussex Squire Wines is a destination you simply can’t miss. We’re also excited to hear they’ll be in Sydney this June and are already looking forward to seeing them there. Highly recommended!!!
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Kylie Gaudio
09/01/2025
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My husband thankfully did the research, We have to say absolutely 100% the best wines we have tried in quite a while! We are so grateful to have visited you and certainly joining your Sussex club! Thank you so much what a experience let alone your wine 🍷 ❤️
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Joanne Kolthek
04/11/2024
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I can see Sussex squire wines get 5 stars friendly, knowledgeable and very tastie wines. Thankyou we had awesome experience
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KJ
16/06/2024
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Had a wonderful visit today and tasting. Beautiful spot, very informative and lovely wines - definitely recommend 👍🏻
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Shaun Coe
10/06/2024
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Wines are delicious and Mark's knowledge and insight into winemaking made for a great experience.
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Edward Rose
19/05/2024
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Amazing and beautiful family-run winery. Generous tastings with delicious reds which is a refreshing change amongst the Clare’s Riesling trail. Definitely worth the stop!
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Giulia Calzoni
26/04/2024
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Amazing red wines, and very good Riesling! I really enjoyed all of them. You can feel all the passion in their job! Thanks for this beautiful tasting! Cab sauv is my fav!
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CELLAR DOOR HOURS

Open Daily 11am-4pm

A full tasting of our 8 – 10 wines takes between 30 – 40mins or longer if you want a more in-depth explanation of vineyards and winemaking procedures. We do charge a $10 tasting fee per person which is waivered on purchase of wine per person.

We offer for tasting 2 whites, a rose’ and 6-8 red wines depending on availability.  If you love your red wines, come and join us and we will take you through a tasting experience showcasing the beautiful red varieties grown in the Clare Valley.  Especially our favourite, the highly awarded estate dry grown Thomas Block Shiraz that is produced from our highest vineyard at 480m.

If you do have a larger group please feel free to use our BOOKING PORTAL HERE  or call on 0458 141 169 so we can assist in welcoming you to our cellar door. Our cellar door is dog friendly.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you soon.

Cheers

Mark and Skye

293-295 Spring Gully Road,
Gillentown, South Australia 5453

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Recent Awards

We’ve won a few awards recently!

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NEW RELEASES COMING May/June 2026

The Black Stallion Nero d’Avola 2025 (only 65 dozen produced)

Thomas Block Shiraz 2024 (only 120 dozen produced)

The Partnership Shiraz Mataro 2023 (only 130 dozen bottles produced)

The
VINTAGE JOURNAL

South Australian Wine Guide 2026

The Hackett Estate Shiraz 2022 – 95pts

JRS Barrel Selection Shiraz 2022 – 95pts

JRS Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – 95pts

Samuel Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – 94pts

Tripavisor – Travellers’ Choice

2018 & 2020

2024

ANZ Boutique Wine Show

 The Hungry Sheep Mataro 2022

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