Our Review
The wheel has turned full circle at Metala. It began its journey back in 1882 when William Formby purchased Metala Estate; vines were first planted in 1891. In 1962, Metala Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon won the inaugural Jimmy Watson Trophy. In ’66, Wolf Blass made the first vintage of his Yellow Label, based on shiraz and malbec from Langhorne Creek. As each vintage passed, volume soared. Metala wasn’t the largest supplier of grapes to Blass, but it became part of a huge cauldron of wine through the ’70s and ’80s as Australia became one of the world’s 5 largest exporters (by value). Eventually, Metala was swallowed by Saltram. In ’81, 5th-generation Guy Adams began serious attempts to unify the brand name, the 225ha of vines and the surrounding farmland. In ’22, a long struggle saw TWE finally agree to terms for its divestment. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
We work on an aged release program, ensuring our wines are food ready before release, which gives us a great advantage On Premise.
Cellar Door
Hours
By appt
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Brothers in Arms Distributor -
Mezzanine Wine Distribution
www.mezzaninewine.com.au
Phone: 1300 555 821
International Sales Information
Exports to the UK, the US, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Email: Liz Adams, Managing Director, liz@brothersinarms.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Jim Urlwin |
| Viticulturalist |
Guy Adams |
| Region |
Langhorne Creek |
| Address |
Lake Plains Road, Langhorne Creek, SA 5255
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| Established |
1998 |
| Dozens |
25 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
225 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Not |
| Telephone |
(08) 8537 3182
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| Website |
www.metala.com.au
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