Our Review
Zonte’s Footstep has been very successful since a group of long-standing friends, collectively with deep knowledge of every aspect of the wine business, decided it was time to do something together. Along the way there has been some shuffling of the deck chairs but all achieved without any ill feeling from those who moved sideways or backwards. The major change has been a broadening of the regions (Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, the Barossa and Clare valleys and elsewhere) from which the grapes are sourced. Even here, however, most of the vineyards supplying grapes are owned by members of the Zonte’s Footstep partnership. Exports to the US, Canada, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and China.
About
Zonte’s Footstep is a proudly independent Australian wine producer established in 2003. We take our vineyards and our wine, but not ourselves, too seriously. Our grapes are sourced from our own, as well as our mates’ vineyards, from regions that produce the desired expressive, varietal characteristics of the grapes grounded by the soil they are planted in. Located in the McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and further afield. Hence the simple, but diligent pursuit of producing wines that reflect a sense of place, style and purpose. We have always aimed to bottle wines with personality and expression… that’s why we gave them names. Now these wines have evolved to have a face of their own!
Cellar Door
Information
The General, cellar door and home to Zonte’s Footstep wines is a beautifully appointed space in McLaren Flat, with exposed brick and beams, beautiful Oregon bars, and leather bench seating. It is the new generation of general store. Originally built around 1910, the building operated as the McLaren Flat Post office after opening in 1911.
If you would like to visit us Monday to Thursday we are more than happy to do a tasting with you!
Please call us on (08) 7286 3088 or email bookings@thegeneralwinebar.com.au to make an appointment.
Hours
Open Monday to Thursday by appointment, Friday 12pm - 7pm, Saturday 12pm - 6pm.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Queensland
Select Wines
Contact: Duane Springer
T: +61 (0)416 001 078
E: ds@selectwines.com.au
Victoria
Sante Wines
Contact: Todd Lichti
T: +61 (0)3 9429 1990
F: +61 (0)3 9429 1992
E: todd@jhlwine.com
Tasmania
Sante Wines
Contact: Todd Lichti
T: +61 (0)3 9429 1990
F: +61 (0)3 9429 1992
E: todd@jhlwine.com
South Australia
Empire Liquor
Contact: Brenton Quirini
T: +61 (0)8 8371 0088
F: +61 (0)8 8371 0388
E: sales@empireliquor.com.au
Northern Territory
Empire Liquor
Contact: Brenton Quirini
T: +61 (0)8 8371 0088
F: +61 (0)8 8371 0388
E: sales@empireliquor.com.au
Western Australia
Craft Alliance Co.
Kirsty Potter
sales@craftalliance.com.au
0407996239
New Zealand
Global Wine & Beverage Company
Contact: Michael Mebus
T: +64 0 2188 5797
E: michael@globalbeverage.net
International Sales Information
United States of America & Canada
British Colombia
Artisan Wines
Contact: Dave Luetkeholder
T: +1 40 3208 1409
E: dave@artisanwines.ca
Alberta
Artisan Wines
Contact: Dave Luetkeholder
T: +1 40 3208 1409
E: dave@artisanwines.ca
Saskatchewan
Artisan Wines
Contact: Dave Luetkeholder
T: +1 40 3208 1409
E: dave@artisanwines.ca
Manitoba
Artisan Wines
Contact: Dave Luetkeholder
T: +1 40 3208 1409
E: dave@artisanwines.ca
Quebec
Vintrinsec
Contact: Francois Blouin
T: +1 51 4806 0265
F: +1 45 0907 1872
E: francois.blouin@hec.ca
Ontario
Thompson Vintage Trade
Contact: David Thompson
T: +1 90 5634 2325
F: +1 90 5634 5174
E: david@vintagetrade.com
United States of America
Artisan & Vines
Contact: Eric Platt
T: +1 301 802 0293
E: eric@artisanandvines.com
Europe & UK
Finland
Zandora Oy
Contact: Risto Illukka
T: +35 84 0501 1270
F: +35 84 2501 1270
E: risto.illukka@zandora.fi
Sweden
Stellan Kramer
Contact: Isak Evensen
T: +46 8 5449 0590
F: +46 8 5449 0599
E: isak.evensen@kramer.se
Denmark
Dansk Vin Import
Contact: Kim Hedemann
T: 4029 6314
E: kim@dansk-vin-import.dk
New Caledonia
La Vinotheque
Contact: Dominique Annonier
T: +6 8726 4130
F: +6 8726 1466
E: dominique.annonier@vinotheque.nc
England & Ireland
Aussie Rules
Contact: Lee Barrie
T: +44 141 554 1887
E: lee@aussie-rules.co.uk
Asia
Singapore & Thailand
Wine Connections
Contact: Caroline Simon
T: +65 623 8684 5203
F: +65 623 86847
E: caroline@wineconnection.com.sg
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Brad Rey |
| Established |
2003 |
| Dozens |
20 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
214.72 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon-Sat by appt |
| Address |
The General Wine Bar, 55a Main Road, McLaren Flat, SA 5171
|
| Telephone |
(08) 7286 3088
|
| Website |
www.zontesfootstep.com.au
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