Battle of Bosworth Wines
Located in Willunga, to the south of the McLaren Vale township, Edgehill Vineyard was established in the early 1970's by Peter and Anthea Bosworth. Willunga itself was settled in approximately 1837, and the Bosworths have been growing grapes in the district from the late 1840's.
Traditionally a region of mixed agriculture from the earliest Pioneer days, Willunga grew wheat, sheep, stone fruits and barley, as well as dairy cattle and almonds. Almonds were an important part of the local economy in the 1950's and 1960's, but Willunga was unable to compete with the South Australian Riverland region's unrestricted access to water for irrigation and cheap land for almond growing, and the industry fell into decline.
Many of the commercial almond groves became derelict as a result, and Edgehill Vineyard was established on one such property.
On taking up the reins at Edgehill in the mid 1990's, Joch Bosworth set about converting some 24 acres of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay (and a few rows of Viognier) to fully certified 'A 'Grade organic viticulture. Eschewing herbicides and insecticides, weeds are controlled by the use of the Soursob, a pretty yellow flower (considered a weed by many), used at Edgehill in the battle against other more damaging weeds. Featured on the label, and growing rapidly with the onset of winter rains, the Soursob (oxalis pes caprae) dies off in early spring as surface moisture dries, forming a natural weed mat which prevents the germination of other weeds.
By maintaining organic soil and biological activity and using preventative measures to deal with any pest problems, Joch and the humble Soursob have proven to be a very potent force in this viticultural Battle of Bosworth.
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
CRANBERRY – CHERRY – BRIGHT An easy-drinking, Beaujolais-leaning Pinot style: lively cranberry and cherry, a hint of spi...
$22.50 promo price
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
WHITE PEACH – CASHEW – TOAST A medium-bodied, modern Chardonnay with lifted nougat, cashew and white-peach perfume, gent...
$26.50 in a straight 12 or $29.90 each
$15.39 in a straight 12
or $17.50 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
BLACKBERRY – CLASSY OAK – FINE TANNINS Half-bottle Cabernet with black and blue fruits and classy oak. Blackberry and bl...
$15.39 in a straight 12 or $17.50 each
$27.00 in a straight 12
or $31.00 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
CITRUS – LEMONGRASS – RIVERSTONE A gentle ‘skinsy’ white that drinks like a white with a blush of red-wine texture. Expe...
$27.00 in a straight 12 or $31.00 each
- Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth have been making fantastic organic wines for over 25 years now and they are a 5 star Halliday rated f...
$145.00
$22.50 in a straight 12
or $25.20 each
- Vegan Suitable
- No Added Preservative
- Certified Organic
BLACKBERRY – VIOLET – FRESH Preservative-free Shiraz in a vibrant vino joven style juicy blackberry and blueberry, v...
$22.50 in a straight 12 or $25.20 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
PLUM – MULBERRY – ANISE McLaren Vale Shiraz with real depth: stewed plum, mulberry and dried herbs, plus anise, bramble ...
$27.00 in a straight 12 or $30.00 each
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
This is a quality McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, abundant black and blue berry fruits on the nose. On the medium weigh...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
A terrific combination of black and blue fruits on the nose, lovely classy oak mixed in amongst it all, with blackberry ...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
Black and blue fruits on the nose, lovely classy oak mixed in amongst it all, with blackberry and blackcurrant on the pa...
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- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Organic
Black and blue fruits on the nose, lovely classy oak mixed in amongst it all, with blackberry and blackcurrant on the pa...
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- Certified Organic
The Bosworth Chardonnay is complex and delicious, full of flavour, yet delicate. We are not afraid of flavour here at Ba...
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- Certified Organic
The Bosworth Chardonnay is full flavoured and complex, with terrific length and lively acidity to balance the flavours. ...
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- Certified Organic
The Bosworth Chardonnay is complex and delicious, full of flavour, yet delicate. Stone fruits and citrus on the nose, a ...
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- Certified Organic
The Bosworth Chardonnay is complex and delicious, full of flavour, yet delicate. Stone fruits and citrus on the nose, a ...
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- Certified Organic
The Bosworth Chardonnay is complex and delicious, full of flavour, yet delicate. Stone fruits and citrus on the nose, a ...
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