Coriole
| Coriole | |
|---|---|
| Location | McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia |
| Wine region | McLaren Vale |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Key people | Hugh Lloyd Mark Lloyd |
| Cases/yr | 50,000 |
| Known for | Lloyd Reserve Shiraz |
| Varietals | Chenin blanc, Sangiovese, Shiraz |
| Other products | Olive oil, Olives |
| Distribution | International |
| Tasting | Open to public |
| Website | www.coriole.com |
Coriole Vineyards is a winery located in the Seaview District in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.[1][2][3]
Coriole was established by the Lloyd family in 1968, and now exports wine to the USA, Canada and various countries in Europe and Asia. They produce red wines from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera. Their range of whites is made from grapes such as Chenin blanc, Fiano and Semillon.[4] The business also sells olive oil, balsamic vinegar,[1][5] and local cheeses.[6]
History
The original house and barn were built around 1860, while the Shiraz vineyard was planted in 1919.
In 1962, after several changes in ownership, Coriole was sold to John Snell, who established Australia's first organic winery, Chateau Bon Sante, and built a small winery, which forms the basis of the existing modern winery.
In 1968 the property was bought by Hugh and Molly Lloyd who released the first Coriole label vintage in 1970, with the help of winemaker Graeme Stevens.[7]
In 1985 Coriole pioneered the introduction of the Italian Sangiovese grape variety into Australia.[8][9]
Additional reading
- McLaren Vale by Barbara Santich ISBN 1-86254-437-9[10]
- Oz Clarke 250 Best Wines by Oz Clarke ISBN 1-86205-786-9[11]
- De meest complete wijnencyclopedie (The most complete wine encyclopedia) by T. Stevenson Dutch) ISBN 90-77445-11-0[12]
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