About Coriole

Coriole Vineyards was established by the Lloyd family in 1967, in hills overlooking the McLaren Vale wine region and Gulf St Vincent. The area is one of Australia's oldest and best-known wine districts.

The original vineyard at Coriole was planted in 1920. Further plantings were added in the late 1960's and 1990's.

Winemakers are Simon White and Matt Broomhead.

Coriole sources fruit mainly from its own vines or from the vineyard of a neighbour. These vines are all situated in the "Seaview sub region" of McLaren Vale.

Coriole has a landmark cottage garden spread around a heritage listed barn and cottage, dating from the 1860's, and constructed of local ironstone.

The spectacular views from Coriole are framed by an ancient range of hills running down to the sea. Mainly red earths over limestone, good winter rainfall, and the moderating influence of the sea have made Coriole a popular premium wine maker of the McLaren Vale district.

A keen interest in food, flavour, and taste has led to Coriole becoming a leader in other areas. Premium olive oils, olives and vinegars are also produced. Olives are sourced from surrounding olive groves, including one at Coriole.

Coriole also owns The Woodside Cheesewrights, based in Woodside in the Adelaide Hills. Woodside is managed by cheesemaker Kris Lloyd, another family member.

The McLaren Vale wine region lies at the top of Fleurieu Peninsula which extends into the Southern Ocean. The region lies south of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, which is the major wine growing State of Australia. The first vines were planted there in the 1840s, shortly after European settlement in South Australia.