Support local. Support our wine regions.
It’s been a devastating year for many South Australian wineries. When the bushfires spread through our state, many vineyards were destroyed or damaged. And with the COVID-19 pandemic came forced closures. Easing restrictions has allowed some wineries to re-open for partial trading, however many are still struggling with trading restrictions and the downturn in tourism.
The University of Adelaide is a proud educator of so many fantastic local alumni winemakers who are still busy producing some of the best wines our country, and the world, has to offer.
Many of our wineries have adopted delivery services, promotions, package deals and take-away food and beverage options to keep their businesses afloat.
Browse our list of alumni wineries that are offering wines delivered straight to your doorstep, along with some other delicious deals to quench your thirst and take advantage of the final offers available before restrictions lift. You’ll be supporting local South Australian business and your fellow alum – so no guilt here.
Whistler Wines by Dragan Radocaj
Barossa Valley
Whistler Wines
Grape growing has been part of the Pfeiffer family for four generations. Whistler Wines is a family owned and operated winery, passionate about producing wines using sustainable practises in the vineyard. Josh Pfeiffer (Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Oenology), winemaker and grape grower, and the team at Whistler were recognised as the 2020 Best Small Cellar Door by Gourmet Traveller
Offer
15% of any six bottles and 30% off any 12 bottles online.
Cooper Burns Wines
Winemakers Mark Cooper (Bachelor of Sciences) and Russell Burns (Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Oenology) formed Cooper Burns in 2004. The small batch, artisan winery is dedicated to crafting wines with soul, individuality and personality.
Offer
Free delivery to Adelaide metro areas when purchasing a dozen or more.
50% off orders of a straight dozen
Kaesler Wines
Reid Bosward (Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Oenology), Winemaker & CEO, of Kaesler Wines has more than 25 years’ experience in winemaking. Reid produces bold, rich wines that represent the Barossa Valley.
Offer
Free delivery over $100 online.
Rusden Wines
Rusden Wines is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Christian Canute (Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Oenology), winemaker and vigneron at Rusden Wines, grew up on the Barossa vineyard surrounded by family in the wine industry. Christian went on to work in some of the most regarded vineyards across Australia and the world, now bringing back more than 25 years of experience in winemaking to Rusden Wines.
Offer
Free delivery on online orders over $200.
Thorn-Clark Wines
Thorn-Clark wineries has a long and distinguished history in the Barossa Valley with six generations of involvement in the regions wine industry. Nowadays, the Clarke family is one of the Barossa Valley’s largest grape growers and winemakers with more than 700 acres of vineyard spread across four sites in the Barossa and Eden Valley.
Offer
Free delivery and 10% off orders of six bottles or more with code: 10%OFF
Free delivery and 20% off on orders of 12 bottles or more with code: 20%OFF
Ubertas Wines
Run by brothers Kevin (Master of Viticulture & Oenology) and Phil Liu, Ubertas is a boutique winery that uses heritage vineyards from 1910 and 1920 to craft the rich red wines for which the Barossa Valley is best known.
Offer
Use code ‘member’ for free shipping on six or more bottles, or a further 10% off on 12 or more bottles.
Please note promotions are current as at 20 May.
Golden Child Wines
Adelaide Hills
Golden Child Wines
A collaboration between father and son David and James Hamilton (Graduate Diploma, Oenology), vigneron and winemaker respectively, brought Golden Child wines to the Adelaide Hills region. The Hamilton family vineyard makes use of sustainable practices, using no synthetic herbicides, pesticides or fertilisers. James uses traditional winemaking techniques, bottled with minimal additives, to best express the flavours of the family vineyard.
Offer
20% off and free shipping Australia wide.
Jericho Family Wines
Each member of the Jericho family bring their expertise to Jericho Wines. The father and son winemaking team consists of Neil (Associate Diploma in Wine Marketing) and Andrew Jericho (Bachelor of Agriculure). Jericho Family Wines have created an At Home Tasting Pack of their favourite wines to keep you entertained at home.
Offer
20% discount off all wine and free delivery Australia wide.
Chain of Ponds
Chain of Ponds winemaker Greg Clack (Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Oenology) has worked in the winemaking industry in the Adelaide Hills for over 15 years. Greg has been recognised for his work at Chain of Ponds as a finalist in both the 2008 and 2018 Young Winemaker of the Year Awards.
Offer
Sign up for 25% off your first online order and free delivery Australia wide for purchases over $120.
Guthrie Wines
Hugh Guthrie developed an interest in winemaking in the Adelaide Hills while growing up on his family’s farm in the region. Hugh went on to complete a Masters of Oenology at the University of Adelaide before gathering experience in wineries across SA, including a stint in the United States. Guthrie Wines was awarded Wine Companion’s 2019 Best Rosé in Australia.
Offer
Free delivery Australia wide for purchases over $100 with the code ISOLATE at checkout.
Verdun Park Wines
Family owned wine producer Verdun Hills specialise in producing small quantities of premium, cool climate Adelaide Hills wine. Shaun McBeath (Bachelor of Sciences, Viticulture) has 20+ years’ experience in the wine industry. Shaun is involved in viticulture, winemaking, product development and events at Verdun Park Wines.
Offer
Free delivery within Australia on 6 bottles of wine or more.
McLaren Vale
Chapel Hill Winery
Chapel Hill Winery has a distinct history in winemaking in the McLaren Vale region. Chapel Hill Winery’s growth into a world-renowned wine producer was led by Pam Dunsford. Pam was a pioneering winemaker in South Australia, the first female graduate of the winemaking course at Roseworthy Agricultural College, now the University of Adelaide, in 1983. Today Michael Fragos (Bachelor of Sciences and Graduate Diploma, Wine), Head Winemaker and CEO, at Chapel Hill Winery strives to produce wines with pure varietal and regional characters, that have power and grace, balance and texture.
Offer
Free delivery within Australia
Mitolo Wines
Situated in the heart of McLaren Vale, Mitolo Wines is a family owned business with a vision to create a range of wines of individuality, integrity and quality. Ben Glaetzer (Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Oenology), business partner and winemaker at Mitolo Wines, grew up in the wine industry with his father and brothers also working as winemakers.
Offer
Complimentary shipping on orders of 12 or more Australia wide
Mollydooker Wines
In 1991 Sarah Marquis (Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Oenology), owner and chief winemaker, started Mollydooker wines with Sparky Marquis with only $1,000 between them. Mollydooker has since grown into a well-known and loved winery in the McLaren Vale, having made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 an impressive eight times.
Offer
Enjoy 30% off all 750ml bottles and free shipping for any 6 or 12-bottle case orders
MAAN Wines
Foundered in an Adelaide garage in 2014, MAAN wines is a small-batch, start-up winery. Anthony Neilson (Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Oenology), co-founder and winemaker, is passionate about creating simple, handmade wines that showcase the best McLaren Vale has to offer.
Offer
Free shipping on non-sale orders of 12 or more bottles Australia wide
Alpha Box & Dice
Sam Berketa (Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology) joined Alpha Box & Dice as Head Winemaker in 2016 at just 26 years old. Sam brings knowledge gained working in wineries across Australia and the world, including; McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Germany, Italy and the USA.
Offer
AB&D Value Packs with up to 6 free bonus bottles in every pack
Dune Wine
Brothers Duncan (Bachelor of Oenology) and Peter Lloyd (Bachelor of Commerce) started St. Dunes from a passion for great food and wine. After graduating from The University of Adelaide, Duncan went on to make wine interstate and internationally from Tasmania, Margaret River, Chianti, Rhone and beyond.
Offer
Free freight on orders of a dozen or more