Sherrah Wines is a small-batch McLaren Vale producer making expressive, modern wines with freshness, texture and beautiful drinkability. Led by winemaker Alex Sherrah, the range focuses on Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Grenache, Nero d’Avola and Shiraz, with thoughtful winemaking, distinctive vineyard sourcing and a strong feel for balance.

About Sherrah Wines

Sherrah Wines is a small-batch McLaren Vale label founded by winemaker Alex Sherrah. The wines are made with a focus on balance, texture and drinkability rather than heaviness or overworked winemaking. Expect bright whites, expressive Grenache, savoury Italian varieties, confident Shiraz and a growing collection of lighter, fresher and more experimental styles.

Alex Sherrah brings a serious amount of experience to the label, with a background spanning organic chemistry, pharmacology, oenology, international vintages and senior winemaking roles in South Australia. Halliday Wine Companion notes Sherrah’s specialities as Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Nero d’Avola, Grenache and Shiraz, and the winery is recognised as a 5-star Halliday producer. Sherrah’s wines often show that lovely McLaren Vale combination of generous flavour, freshness and smooth, carefully shaped structure.

❦ Small-batch McLaren Vale producer led by Alex Sherrah

❦ 5-star Halliday-rated winery

❦ Specialises in Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Grenache, Nero d’Avola and Shiraz

❦ Known for texture, balance and smooth, food-friendly wines

❦ Includes preservative-free, vegan-friendly and minimal-intervention styles

Where Is Sherrah Wines From?

Sherrah Wines is based in McLaren Vale, South Australia, on Kaurna Country. The region is loved for its Mediterranean climate, old vines, coastal influence and ability to produce both generous reds and vibrant alternative varieties. Sherrah works with distinctive sites across McLaren Vale, including Blewitt Springs, Seaview and Tatachilla, where sand, loam, elevation and cooling breezes help shape wines with fruit purity and freshness.

Organic, Vegan or Preservative-Free Wines

Sherrah’s range includes vegan-friendly wines, preservative-free releases and carefully made minimal-intervention styles. The Sherrah Grenache Nouveau is made with no fining and no preservative additions, while other wines use thoughtful, low-impact winemaking techniques such as skin contact, seasoned oak, lees ageing, hand plunging and whole-bunch fermentation where it suits the wine. Always check each individual product for its organic, vegan or preservative-free status.

What Makes Sherrah Wines Different?

Sherrah wines are not made to be loud or overdone. They are shaped around texture, balance and the way the wine drinks from start to finish. Alex Sherrah has described great wine as being about smoothness and balance rather than simply ticking off flavour descriptors, and that idea comes through clearly in the range. The wines have McLaren Vale fruit generosity, but they also hold freshness, savoury detail and a natural ease at the table.

What Is Sherrah Wines Known For?

Sherrah is especially known for Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Grenache, Nero d’Avola and Shiraz. The Chenin Blanc has become a standout, with the 2025 vintage receiving 93 points and Silver from Marcus Ellis in Halliday Wine Companion. The Grenache wines show the brighter, more modern side of McLaren Vale, while the reds keep enough structure and depth for proper food pairing without becoming heavy.

Why We Love Sherrah Wines

We love Sherrah because the wines have personality without being difficult. They suit real life: long lunches, good food, relaxed dinners and people who want flavour but not heaviness. The whites are textured and bright, the reds are smooth and expressive, and the preservative-free Grenache Nouveau is a brilliant example of modern McLaren Vale Grenache made for immediate enjoyment.

Food & Cuisine Pairing Ideas

Sherrah wines are very food-friendly. Pair Chenin Blanc with roast chicken, grilled halloumi, seafood, salads and creamy cheeses. Fiano works beautifully with prawns, lemony pasta, roast vegetables and Mediterranean dishes. Grenache is lovely with lamb, charcuterie, grilled eggplant, pizza and barbecue food, while Nero d’Avola and Shiraz can handle richer pasta, roast meats and slow-cooked dishes.

Who Will Enjoy These Wines?

Sherrah is a great fit for drinkers who enjoy modern Australian wines with freshness, texture and a sense of place. The range suits people who love McLaren Vale but want something more lifted and contemporary than big, old-school reds. It is also a lovely choice for anyone exploring Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Grenache, vegan-friendly wines or preservative-free reds.

Sherrah Wines Highlights

• Small-batch McLaren Vale producer
• 5-star Halliday-rated winery
• Led by winemaker Alex Sherrah
• Known for Chenin Blanc, Fiano, Grenache, Nero d’Avola and Shiraz
• Modern, textural, food-friendly wines with freshness and balance
• Includes vegan-friendly and preservative-free styles

Try Sherrah Chenin Blanc for a bright, textured white, or Sherrah Grenache Nouveau for a juicy, preservative-free red made for a light chill.