2022 · McLaren Parish McLaren Vale Shiraz

Nugan Estate is a family-owned Australian winery with more than 80 years of history across three generations. Founded by Alfredo and Annelise Nugan, it is now led by owner and winemaker Matthew Nugan. The estate works across Riverina, King Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra, producing regional expressions, premium single-vineyard wines and a broad portfolio that includes red, white, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines. Its approach combines traditional and contemporary winemaking, including innovative techniques such as appassimento drying and alcohol removal through triple distillation. Sustainability is central, with organic certification, Vegan Certified Australia status, an indoor winery, water filtration and wastewater recycling for garden use.