Bouquet: Bright blackcurrants and blackberries with a touch of nettle and a hint of earthiness. 

Palate: Generous and robust. Ripe black fruits and subtle oak balanced with supple tannins and beautifully balanced acidity. 

About the winery...

Six generations have nurtured some of the most historic vineyards in Australia.
In 1839 William Formby arrived in Australia from the United Kingdom and it was in 1882, after four decades pioneering South Australia, he purchased the now historic Metala estate.

In 1891 William and his son, Arthur, planted 21 rows of Shiraz, and 14 rows of
what are now the oldest family-owned Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world.
In 1894 a further 5.4 acres of Shiraz were planted. After almost five decades making Metala wine in a purpose-built winery on the estate, the winemaking was transferred to Arthur’s Brother-in-Law, at Stonyfell Cellars. The wines continued to be made here until management shifted to various holdings beginning with Dalgety Wine Estate in the early 1970’s.

In 1981, 5th Generation Guy Adams took over the management of the mixed farm estate. With a sincere appreciation and respect of viticulture and to family legacy, Guy, together with his wife Liz, began a 20-year long battle to return Metala to its original home. In 2022 the dream became a reality and Metala came home to Langhorne Creek and the family who planted and have nurtured the vines for more than 130 years.

McLeod's Scottish Wee Heavy or Strong Scotch Ale incorporates their house English ale yeast and rich, caramel-laden malts. A touch of rye rounds out the native Horopito which lends soft, evergreen notes to the finish. A unique Scotch Ale, it’s the perfect tribute to Waipu’s immigrant Scottish traders who landed at the turn of the last century with fresh hope in a new land of possibilities.

Brewer's Guild NZ Gold Medal 2017

7.2% - Raspberry & Plum Sour 

Sometimes life gives you another bite of the cherry. If you're really lucky though, you can have a second bite at all sorts of fruit. Two Bites, oak barrel aged beer, fermented with our own house culture and then ‘double dipped’ with second use raspberries and organic heritage plums for a deep, soft fruit flavour. Go on, have another bite.

Our refreshingly hoppy, grapefruity flagship IPA is named after a moor close to England’s highest village, and was once roamed by some pretty edgy characters including counterfeiters, prize fighters and hawkers. And maybe still is.

6.8% ABV

Best Before: 2025/07/01

Trolltunga is a jutting rock in Norway, hanging 700 metres over Lake Ringedalsvatnet. This beer was brewed in collaboration with Lervig to celebrate friendship and a love of wild places.

6.3% ABV

Best Before: 2025/08/02

Aged in fresh Chardonnay barrels for 24 months this unique Saison has undergone a gentle secondary fermentation from Dandelion & Nettle flora harvested from the meadow beside our brewery. Rich, oaky nuances blend with earthy, floral and herbal notes.

6.5% ABV

Best Before: 2029/01/01

This complex BA Saison has rested in fresh Chenin oak for 24 months and is full of dry, woody character with layers of crisp white grape, honeyed floral notes, and a subtle vinous complexity.

8% ABV

Best Before: 2029/01/01

This 24 month barrel aged Belgian Tripel marries the bold character of a traditional Tripel with the subtle influence of oak and the intricate vinous flavours imparted by the Graves wine.

8.8% ABV

Best Before: 2034/01/01

Girl From Mars is a session NEIPA, dry hopped with Harlequin, an exciting new British hop from the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme. This beer was created through the love of progressive British hops & the ultra modern styles they can be applied to.

4.8% ABV

Best Before: 2025/07/29

An Imperial Stout aged in Highland Whisky barrels for 12 months. Rich chocolate and dark roast malts merge with underlying soft berry fruits and light oak. Imparting a classical Highland whisky character to this lavish stout.

14% ABV

Best Before: 2033/03/31

A super rich and decadent imperial stout with additions of caramel, chocolate and Madagascan vanilla.

10% ABV

Best Before: 2028/02/28

Nakano Junmai Ultra Ginjo Red (Nama version)

720ml

Japan

Brewed 100% with the rich yet complex bizen-omachi rice, also known as "the phantom sake rice" for its scarceness and difficulty to grow. The result is an elegant ginjō, juicy and full of umami, balanced with moderate tartness and an extra long and crisp finish.

As this is a nama sake it needs to be kept refrigerated.

Ultra junmai ginjo sake 720ml (white label) nama version

This sake has been designed with the goal of making the ultimate sake to enjoy with food.

Pairs well with lighter, more delicate flavours, e.g. sashimi, sushi, Bluff oysters, or tempura.

Strong-bodied, full of umami, with a slight firmness and a crisp finish. After brewing, the sake has been raw-stored at -5°C for at least 3 years to embed its ripeness.

As this is a nama sake it needs to be kept refrigerated.

Nama super-dry junmai sake 720ml

Measuring +20 on the Japanese sake scale, which is super-dry at face value. Yet it carries an umami that blooms in the mouth, giving a gentler flavour profile.

With the added freshness and soft aroma of this being a nama (completely unpasteurised) sake.

Showcases the true umami of rice, alongside a clean finish.

Pair with lighter flavours like sushi or sashimi, or as a palate cleanser with fried dishes like tempura, or panko-crumbed fish.

As this is a nama sake it needs to be kept refrigerated.

Lemon umeshu 720ml

Umeshu blended with the juice of lemons grown in Wakayama Prefecture.

The refreshing tartness from the lemon juice complements the sweetness of umeshu.