Battle of Bosworth Wines

Battle of Bosworth Wines VineyardLocated in Willunga, to the south of the McLaren Vale township, Edgehill Vineyard was established in the early 1970's by Peter and Anthea Bosworth. Willunga itself was settled in approximately 1837, and the Bosworths have been growing grapes in the district from the late 1840's.

Traditionally a region of mixed agriculture from the earliest Pioneer days, Willunga grew wheat, sheep, stone fruits and barley, as well as dairy cattle and almonds. Almonds were an important part of the local economy in the 1950's and 1960's, but Willunga was unable to compete with the South Australian Riverland region's unrestricted access to water for irrigation and cheap land for almond growing, and the industry fell into decline.

Many of the commercial almond groves became derelict as a result, and Edgehill Vineyard was established on one such property.

On taking up the reins at Edgehill in the mid 1990's, Joch Bosworth set about converting some 24 acres of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay (and a few rows of Viognier) to fully certified 'A 'Grade organic viticulture. Eschewing herbicides and insecticides, weeds are controlled by the use of the Soursob, a pretty yellow flower (considered a weed by many), used at Edgehill in the battle against other more damaging weeds. Featured on the label, and growing rapidly with the onset of winter rains, the Soursob (oxalis pes caprae) dies off in early spring as surface moisture dries, forming a natural weed mat which prevents the germination of other weeds.

By maintaining organic soil and biological activity and using preventative measures to deal with any pest problems, Joch and the humble Soursob have proven to be a very potent force in this viticultural Battle of Bosworth.

 

 


  • Vegan Suitable
  • Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth Expat Pinot Noir 2023

Expat is a light and bright red wine, with light red fruits, and these characters translate directly onto the palate. Th...

$22.50 in a straight 12 or $25.50 each

  • Vegan Suitable
  • No Added Preservative
  • Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz (no added preservative) 2023

Aromas of crushed blackberries, baked raspberries and rosemary. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy and fresh with a...

$22.50 in a straight 12 or $25.20 each

  • Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth Sauvignon Blanc 2021

This is a fresh delicate Sauvignon Blanc, aiming to be more food friendly than some of our NZ cousins. Cut grass, citrus...

$19.88 in a straight 12 or $22.90 each

  • Vegan Suitable
  • Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth Touriga Nacional 2020

This is a delicate mid weight wine, with lovely light floral characters; not what you would usually expect from McLaren ...

$25.74 in a straight 12 or $29.60 each

  • Vegan Suitable
  • Certified Organic
Battle of Bosworth Shiraz 2021

“Dark and inky in the glass. Brooding aromas of stewed plum, dried herbs, mulberry, anise and spice. Voluminous on the p...

$26.23 in a straight 12 or $29.90 each