Discover Chapel Hill Enlightened - Lighter in Alcohol
Our Enlightened range offers a selection of wines with a lighter alcohol content, inviting you to experience the balance and purity that define every bottle of Chapel Hill. Each wine is carefully crafted to highlight the distinctive varietal characteristics of these extraordinary grape varieties, all while maintaining a lower alcohol profile.
Chapel Hill ‘Icon’ Range
The Chapel Hill Icon Range showcases the very best of McLaren Vale, featuring both single block wines that highlight the unique character of individual vineyard sites, and masterfully blended wines that represent the ultimate expression of the region’s finest parcels. Grown on ancient soils and shaped by cooling sea breezes, these wines are powerful yet graceful, crafted with a gentle winemaking approach that honours site, variety and vintage.
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Chapel Hill 'The MV' Range
McLaren Vale's ancient coastal landscape is both extraordinary and unique. 'The MV' range is an exploration of some of its finest vineyard sites. Crafted with a gentle patience, using entirely by-hand winemaking techniques. The resulting wines demonstrate the beauty, complexity and character of place, varietal and vintage.
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Chapel Hill The Vinedresser Range
The iconic stained-glass window at Chapel Hill's historic chapel reads 'I am the true vine.' The scripture follows with 'my father is a vinedresser.' Caring for the land through sustainable viticulture and grape growers forms a cornerstone of Chapel Hill's winemaking philosophy. The Vinedresser is Chapel Hill's tribute to the magnificent grape growers of McLaren Vale that make this wine possible.
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Chapel Hill The Parson Range
The Parson range is Chapel Hill's invitation to discover the balance and purity strived for in every bottle. Driven by an understanding that great wine is made in the vineyard, each wine is carefully crafted to highlight the delicious varietal characteristics of these extraordinary grape varieties.
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Chapel Hill Enlighened Range
Chapel Hill Enlightened range offers a selection of wines with a lighter alcohol content, inviting you to experience the balance and purity that define every bottle of Chapel Hill.
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About Chapel Hill
The award-winning Chapel Hill winery takes its name from an iconic ironstone chapel nestled in McLaren Vale, South Australia. Serving as the community's heart for a century until its closure in 1965, the chapel found new purpose in 1972 when Adelaide professor Tom Nelson transformed it into a winery.
Perched on the side of the Onkaparinga Gorge, Chapel Hill's picturesque vineyard boasts elevation, ancient rocks, contoured plantings and moderating sea breezes. Chapel Hill is renowned for its strong focus on sustainable practices and the development of expressive McLaren Vale and single vineyard styles, which has been achieved through respect for the land, the vines, nature and people. National and regional wine show recognition also highlight Chapel Hill’s leading reputation for authenticity and quality.
In 2024, Chapel Hill marked their 50th vintage, cementing their reputation as one of McLaren Vale's most enduring and respected wine producers.
Meet The Chapel Hill Team
There are few wineries in Australia that have such a rich history, are located in such breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, and have experienced as much success and acclaim as Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill has been led by the Chief Winemaker Michael Fragos since 2004. Success came early for Michael when he was awarded ‘world’s best winemaker’ at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London in 2007.
Michael was then joined by Viticulturist Rachel Steer, who has great passion for sustainable farming practices. As a team they have enjoyed continual success with their wines being recognised with international wine show awards and ongoing appreciation from the influential wine media. The combined grape growing and winemaking philosophies continue to evolve, seeing Chapel Hill become one of the most respected and trusted wineries in McLaren Vale.
Sustainability
A certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, Chapel Hill is a leading practitioner of sustainable practices in McLaren Vale. The team has adopted many values and techniques to establish a strong ethos of sustainability, resilience and inclusiveness. These encompass regenerative agriculture, organic viticulture, improving soil health, carbon sequestration, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, employing solar energy, recycling and reducing waste. They firmly believe that nurturing healthy soils, preserving biodiversity and responsible use of scarce resources can lead to better quality wines that bring an authentic sense of place.At Chapel Hill, the overarching philosophy is to craft sustainable fine wines that are delicious to drink.
MEMBER OFFER
$25 per bottleNon-Member: $29.99 each
