Our Review
Somos means ‘we are’ in Spanish, an ode to the close bond between winemaker Mauricio Ruiz Cantú’s Mexican roots and his adopted South Australian home. A chance encounter with a couple of Aussie consultants in Baja convinced Mauricio to study oenology and viticulture at the University of Adelaide. Upon graduating in '13, he created a successful export brand called Juguette (aimed at the Mexican market) before launching Somos in '15. While Mauricio didn’t move back to Mexico as planned, he still makes wine on the Baja peninsula under his family-owned label Dominio de Las Abejas, meaning ‘domain of bees’. Here, Mauricio sources fruit from small growers in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills, with a preference towards climate-appropriate and sustainably grown varieties. -HALLIDAY TEAM
Specialities
Vermentino, fiano, barbera, mencia, cabernet franc, aglianico, garnacha, pecorino, albraino, skin-contact wines
Cellar Door
Information
We have a tiny cellar door tucked in between the Vale and the Flat. Enjoy a personal tasting experience of our lo-fi approach to winemaking and climate-appropriate varieties. You may bring your own picnic to enjoy outside. Available for appointment tastings outside of our opening days. Officially open Friday to Monday.
Hours
Fri–Mon 11–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
SA: Self-distributed
NSW, Qld, Vic: Whole Bunch Wines
WA: Terra Slate
Tas: Swallow Liquor
International Sales Information
US: Vine Street Importers
UK: LC Selection
Japan: KP Orchard
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Mauricio Ruiz |
| Region |
South Australia |
| Address |
333 Foggo Road, McLaren Flat, SA 5171
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| Established |
2013 |
| Dozens |
5000 |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Mon 11–4 |
| Telephone |
0422 125 747
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| Website |
www.somoswines.com
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