Our Review
‘From little things, big things grow’ is certainly true for Craig and Lisa Thomson, who planted 0.6ha of shiraz in 1997 and now own 85ha in 3 locations across the Clare Valley. They crush around 150t, more than 10 times their first batch in ’05 when they launched the Stone Bridge Wines label and cellar door. They make grenache, riesling, shiraz, malbec, pinot gris and sangiovese, along with sparkling wines made in the traditional method. Their winery is also a contract processing plant for local and interstate wine labels. Visitors to the rammed earth cellar door can enjoy pizza from the wood-fired oven made by Craig, a baker by trade. Exports to Canada, Denmark, Singapore and China. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Shiraz, Cabernet Malbec, Grenache Mataro, Sangiovese, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Moscato, Rose, Sparkling Pinot Gris, Sparkling Shiraz, Old Tawny, Fortified Shiraz, fortified Riesling
Cellar Door
Information
Boutique cellar door, built from unique rammed earth.
Hours
11am-4pm, Thursday to Monday
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Outdoor dining only. Large deck under beautiful old oak tree
Cuisine
Wood oven pizzas
Hours
12pm-3pm September to May. Weekends only
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
SA: Tod 0400 716 596
VIC: Lou 0419 383 411
NSW: Dion 0410 464 895
Stockist
Email stonebridgewines@bigpond.com for information
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Craig Thomson, Angela Meaney |
| Region |
Clare Valley |
| Address |
20 Gillentown Road, Clare, SA 5453
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| Established |
2005 |
| Dozens |
3500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
85 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Thurs-Mon 11-4 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8843 4143
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| Website |
www.stonebridgewines.com.au
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