JOSEPH Sparkling Red Returns!

The newly bottled 2016 degorgement of NV JOSEPH Sparkling Red has finally arrived, months after we sold out of the previous bottling.

The last bottling of our iconic JOSEPH Sparkling Red was awarded 96 points and second spot in the whole of Australia in Tyson Stelzer's 2016 Australian Sparkling Wine Report:

'The latest disgorgement of this iconic sparkling red captures all the mystery and the theatrics of a blend of every vintage since the late eighties and some from the early sixties and seventies. McLaren Vale shiraz brings its vibrant, full purple hue and its black fruit depth, while cabernet and merlot contribute their bright blackcurrant crunch and fine tannin grip. The finish explodes into an endless panoply of dark chocolate, black olives, exotic spice, dried fruits and coal dust. Masterful.' - Tyson Stelzer, May 2016

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Primo Estate Primavera Lunch - Sunday 2nd & Monday 3rd October

Sunday 2nd October 2016 - Book Now, Click Here

Monday 3rd October 2016 - Book Now, Click Here

Enjoy a seasonal spring feast at our beautiful McLaren Vale Cellar Door as we celebrate the arrival of the first green shoots in the vineyard. Get a group of friends together and share this long table lunch featuring newly released Primo Estate wines perfectly paired with a menu of Italian wood oven dishes:

Primavera Menu

NV Primo Estate Sparkling White

Goats Cheese, Pea & Broad Bean Crostini with JOSEPH Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2016 JOSEPH d'Elena Pinot Grigio

Hot Smoked Tasmanian Salmon, Spring Fennel, Apple and Celeriac Remoulade & Buttermilk Brioche

2015 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese

Wood Oven Roasted Hay Valley Lamb Saddle, Marscarpone, Porcini & Peas

2016 JOSEPH La Magia Botrytis Riesling Traminer

 Lemon Curd Tart with Mascarpone

Just $85 per person including all wines

Sunday 2nd October 2016 - Book Now, Click Here

Monday 3rd October 2016 - Book Now, Click Here

NEW 2016 Primo Estate Merlesco Merlot Has Arrived!

Merlesco is a deliciously uncomplicated, juicy and fresh ‘little Merlot’. Bursting with the aromas for fresh blackberry, blueberry and cherry fruit; this is a wine to be drunk young and fresh, the perfect summer red. Winemaker Joe Grilli recommends Merlesco is best served out of tumblers with an alfresco table of antipasto, pizza or pasta.

Order 2016 Merlesco Online - Click Here Now

Father's Day Olive Harvest Lunch - Sunday 4th September

Be the first to taste the newly bottled 2016 JOSEPH Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil at our relaxed long table lunch this Father's Day. The perfect treat for any foodie father, guests will enjoy four courses of delicious Italian food featuring lashings of fresh new oil:

NV Primo Estate Sparkling White
 Chicken and Egg Tigelle

2016 Primo Estate Merlesco Merlot
 Antipasto Selection of Cured Meats, Arancini, Marinated Vegetables & Cheeses

2015 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese
Whole Roasted Scotch Fillet, Porcini Ragu, Salsa Rosso & Spinach

NV JOSEPH The Fronti
 Salted Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Just $85 per person for four courses including wine

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Drivers tickets are available for just $75, perfect for those not wanting to drink alcohol. To book a driver's ticket please call 08 8323 6800.

The 2016 JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Here!

Heralding the start of the new season, the 2016 JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the first and freshest oil to be released from an outstanding growing season. As the name suggests, this Australian gourmet icon is the very first run of oil from the harvest’s first crop. The oil yield per tonne is very low but the olive fruit characters are at their strongest.

2016 marks Joe Grilli's 27th harvest of JOSEPH Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Try our new oil for yourself when you enjoy the JOSEPH Experience Tasting at cellar door - click here  

Order the new season oil online - click here to buy now

96 Points for 'Masterful' JOSEPH Sparkling Red from Tyson Stelzer

We were thrilled to receive the runner up spot for 'Best Sparkling Red' in the Australian Sparkling Wine Report, Tyson Stelzer wrote:

'The latest disgorgement of this iconic sparkling red captures all the mystery and the theatrics of a blend of every vintage since the late eighties and some from the early sixties and seventies. McLaren Vale shiraz brings its vibrant, full purple hue and its black fruit depth, while cabernet and merlot contribute their bright blackcurrant crunch and fine tannin grip. The finish explodes into an endless panoply of dark chocolate, black olives, exotic spice, dried fruits and coal dust. Masterful.'

Read the full Australian Sparkling Wine Report here - click here

Click here to buy JOSEPH Sparkling Red from our online store

2014 JOSEPH Red Wine Release

Watch Joe Grilli, Primo Estate's owner and winemaker, share his tasting notes for the newly released 2014 JOSEPH red wines.

Try the 2014 JOSEPH red wines for yourself at our cellar door as part of a JOSEPH Experience tasting or order online - click here

Join Our JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration Lunch

Celebrate the new season's olive oil straight from the press at our traditional celebration. Get a group of friends together and share this long table lunch in the heart of McLaren Vale's beautiful wine country. Enjoy four courses for just $85 per head including a perfectly matched selection of our wines.

Saturday 11th June - Book Now Click Here

Sunday 12th June - SOLD OUT

Monday 13th June - Book Now Click Here

The Menu

2016 Primo Estate La Biondina Colombard

OLIVE ALL'ASCOLI

Herb Crumbed Stuffed Green Olives

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2014 Primo Estate Shale Stone Shiraz

PASTA AL FORNO

Casarecce Pasta, Green Olives, Cotechino and Winter Vegetable Ragu

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2014 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese

GUANCIALE DI MANZO

Beef Cheeks Braised in Tomato, Eggplant and Olives, Wild Winter Greens and Soft Polenta

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2014 Primo Estate Il Briccone Shiraz Sangiovese

Primo Secco Braised Quince and Cheese

Saturday 11th June - Book Now Click Here

Sunday 12th June - SOLD OUT

Monday 13th June - Book Now Click Here

Tickets are limited so early booking is recommended

Alcohol free 'Drivers tickets' for non-drinkers and children under 18 can be purchased for $75 by calling 08 8323 6800. No refunds less than 7 days prior to the event.

La Dolce Vita Catering will endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements and food allergies however we can't guarantee that meals provided are to exact specifications. Every effort is made to accomodate these requests and strict protocols are followed to ensure that meals are safe for guests with dietary requirements. It should be noted that it is difficult to ensure that ingredients that may cause allergic reactions are kept completely seperate as we try to accomodate a large variety of dietary requirements. We cannot guarantee that traces of certain products will not be in our food and we explicitly accept no liability. For serious food allergies you must make your own decision on selecting meals and our staff's comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. It is the sole responsibility of the person making the booking to advise their guests with dietary requirements. If you have any questions regarding dietary requirements please call Rob at La Dolce Vita on 0416 146 168

Our JOSEPH Experience makes Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine's list of Australia's Best Cellar Doors

Congratulations to our wonderful neighbours Samuel's Gorge, Wirra Wirra, d'Arenburg, Oliver's Taranga and S. C. Pannell for also making this prestigious list. Come and enjoy our award winning JOSEPH Experience Tasting for yourself 7 days a week from 11am - 4pm. We recommend making a booking by calling 08 8323 6800. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Primo Goes Solar Powered

With our winery north of Adelaide at Virginia and our McLaren Vale cellar door both sporting solar panels for the first time this vintage we are delighted to be investing in the sustainable future of Primo Estate. The sun makes our grapes grow, now it makes them into wine too!