Stonefish

Stonefish Wines is an Australian company producing wines that reflect the unique character and quality of premium Australian harvest. Over the last decade, Stonefish has made a commitment to providing excellent quality wines at competitive prices and is enjoyed by consumers across the world.

“Founder and owner Peter Papanikitas has been involved in various facets of the wine industry for the past 30 years. Initially his contact was with companies that included Penfolds, Lindemans and Leo Buring, then he spent five years working for Cinzano, gaining experience in worldwide sales and marketing. In 2000 he established Stonefish, a virtual winery operation, in partnership with the various grapegrowers and winemakers, principally in the Barossa Valley and Margaret River, who provide the wines. The value for money has never been in doubt, but Stonefish moved to another level with its 12 Icon and Reserve Barossa Shirazs.” – James Halliday Australian Wine Companion

Products: 

  • Limestone Coast Series
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Chardonnay
    • Merlot
    • Shiraz
    • Cabernet Sauvignon

JamesHalliday_5StarEstablished: 2000
Address: 24 Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Dozen: 10,000
Vineyards: N/A
Winemaker: Contract, Peter Papanikitas
Website: www.stonefishinternational.com.au


Awards

James Halliday’s 2013 Australian Wine Companion

2010 Stonefish Reserve Shiraz – Rating 93
“The wine has layer upon layer of blackberry, blood plum, spice and licorice flavours; oak barely rates a mention, and the tannins are full, round and soft
2010 Stonefish Shiraz – Rating 91
“Aromas of red and black cherries… a deceptive wine because the length of the palate and the lingering flavours on the aftertaste come as a pleasant surprise.”
2010 Stonefish Merlot – Rating 91
2011 Stonefish Verdelho – Rating 89
2011 Stonefish Chardonnay – Rating 88

This range of wines is produced in Australia for Stonefish International. For information regarding international export of this product please visit www.stonefishinternational.com.au

Stonefish wines are available to purchase online through the Stonefish Cellar Door website stonefish.wine


 

Wine Range

Stonefish Brut Cuvee

Region: South Australia
Non Vintage | Cartons 12 x 750ml

Stonefish Brut Cuvee is a premium sparkling wine with an embracing appeal. The fresh bouquet is enhanced by yeasty characters, which carry through to a rich creamy palate. The flavour is well balanced with a crisp, clean finish.

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Stonefish Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2022 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

This wine displays a rich a fragrant bouquet of blackberry and plum. The palate is luscious, round and fruitful displaying classical Cabernet flavours. Blackcurrant and berries are evident to produce a soft, elegantly styled wine.

Stonefish Chardonnay Vineyards Range

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2023 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

Made from premium parcels of fruit grown in Western Australia, this wine displays all the finest characteristics expected from Chardonnay – lifted grapefruit, pear and lime nose. Balanced palate of citrus and peaches, with hints of pear and spice with a soft refreshing finish. Enjoy now with all white meat dishes, seafood or salad.

Bronze Medal – 9th FBAT International Wine Challenge

Stonefish Icon Premium Barossa Valley Shiraz

Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Current Vintage: 2020 | Cartons 6 x 750ml

This superb wine is sourced from carefully selected single vineyard old Barossa Valley vines that yield small crops of intense fruit. Handpicked and fermented in open vats with time in new and old French oak, this beautifully crafted wine shows flavours of blackberry fruits, plums and warm spices.

The 2013 vintage was the driest on record and delivered smaller than average yields. The resultant wines show exceptional concentration of flavour and outstanding structure. This wine is made from a single vineyard at Marananga, to the west of the central Barossa Valley floor. This sub region is renowned for producing some of the Barossa Valley’s finest Shiraz, with wineries such as Torbreck, Two Hands, Penfolds and Peter Lehmann Wines all sourcing Shiraz from this area for their very best wines.Product Image of 2013 Barossa Valley Stonefish ICON Shiraz

Stonefish Merlot

Region: Australia, Limestone Coast, South Australia
Current Vintage: 2018 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

This Merlot displays juicy plum and earthy overtones. Lengthy fruit on the palate is accompanied by a fine grain tannin finish. The vintage period was long and slow, resulting in the grapes being picked in a ripe condition with good levels of natural acidity. A perfect winter warming wine.
Bronze Medal – 9th FBAT International Wine Challenge

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Stonefish NERO Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2021 | Cartons 6 x 750ml

A superb dry red wine with distinctive earthen flavours, marked tannins and plenty of finess

Stonefish NERO Old Vines Shiraz

Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
Current Vintage: 2020 | Cartons 6 x 750ml

This superb dry red wine has distinctive earthen flavours marked by velvety tannins. Aged for eighteen months in 50% French hogshead and 50% seasoned oak, this dark-coloured wine imparts a beautifully lifted spicy note. What also makes this wine even more elegant is the fact that it is produced from 70 year old vines from Barossa Valley at Ebenezer in the Barossa’s North, Australia’s very own wine country.

Stonefish Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2021 | Cartons 6 x 750ml

This Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent varietal character with intense blackcurrant aroma and hints of regional bay leaf and quality oak. The palate is medium bodied with good depth of black forest fruits and a grip of fine tannins. Beautifully balanced with superb length.

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Stonefish Reserve Chardonnay

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2018 | Cartons: 12 x 750ml

This wine exudes the characters of the Margaret River terroir with it’s rugged beauty and maritime climate captured in every bottle of this superb Reserve Chardonnay. Aromas of stone fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg spice lead on to a rich palate of butterscotch, with a luscious creamy mouthfeel, complete with a spicy oak finish. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years.

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Stonefish Reserve Shiraz

Region: Australia, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Current Vintage: 2018 | Cartons 6 x 750ml

This elegantly styled wine has rich, concentrated aromas of plum, blue and blackberry with a deep crimson hue. The palate has a moderate weight with flavours of plum supported by hints of spice, perfectly integrated tannins and a subtle tone of cherry on the close.Elegant, with rich aromas of plum and berries, moderate weight and a hint of cherry on the nose.

2013 – Double Gold Medal, China Wine & Spirits Awards

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Stonefish Rosé

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2023 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

Sourced from premium Margaret River vines, this sophisticated Rosé is the perfect wine for Spring, with a fresh and elegant palate of fresh berries, a soft, creamy mouthfeel and clean finish. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.

Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc Vineyards Range

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2023 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

This is an exciting Western Australian Sauvignon Blanc displaying an appealing mix of tropical fruit, with pear and citrus. Fresh and lively palate with an uncomplicated and soft progression to a clean finish. This first class Sauvignon Blanc is suited to all occasions.

Stonefish Shiraz

Region: Australia, Margaret River, Western Australia
Current Vintage: 2023 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

Shiraz grapes for this wine were hand picked at optimum ripeness from our carefully nurtured Western Australian vineyards. The wine displays a youthful rich and ripe palate with red berries and spices interwoven with oak. A well balanced, full bodied wine enhanced by soft tannins. An excellent accompaniment to grilled red meats and game dishes.

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Stonefish Verdelho

Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Current Vintage: 2017 | Cartons 12 x 750ml

This superb Hunter Valley Verdelho is bright and crisp with pineapple tropical fruit notes which are intense and refreshing. The palate is full and round with sweetness. A perfect match for salads and chicken.

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