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Skillogalee

Skillogalee

Skillogalee

  • Australia
A family-owned winery in the heart of the stunning Clare Valley, Skillogalee has long been regarded as one of South Australia's finest estates. Their hand-crafted wines have a devoted following and have won numerous national and international accolades, as has their world-class restaurant and cellar door.

The property dates to 1850, though the first vines were planted in the early 1970s on stony soils and steep, east-facing slopes at almost 500 metres above sea level. The first wines were released in 1976 and quickly gained critical acclaim. The 1978 Dry Riesling won major trophies at the Adelaide Wine Show and the National Wine Show, putting Skillogalee firmly on the Australian winemaking map.

Inspired by the quality and potential of the vineyards, David and Diana Palmer acquired the property in 1989. Over the next 32 years the Palmers built Skillogalee into a world-class producer, consistently crafting wines with extraordinary expression of place.

In 2021, the Palmers retired and the Clausen family took the reins at the estate, heralding the start of an exciting new era for Skillogalee. The highly-talented Kerri Thompson stepped up as Consultant Winemaker at Skillogalee from Vintage 2022.

Grown on the contours of the property's rolling hills, the vines are dry-grown, hand-pruned and the fruit hand-picked, with yields kept extremely low. The focus is on producing small batches of the highest quality wines with minimal intervention. Known for their award-winning Riesling, Skillogalee's 125-acre vineyard also grows exceptional examples of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer and Muscat.

Sustainability is at the heart of Skillogalee's philosophy and the winery has won several awards for its responsible farming practices. Skillogalee is proud to be an EcoGrower in the EcoVineyards program, which supports biodiversity in vineyards through native plantings.