A food and wine region centred at the town of McLaren Vale approximately 38 km south of Adelaide in South Australia. It is internationally renowned for the wines it produces and included within the Great Wine Capitals of the World.

The region is well known for its dry red wines, especially those made from Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre. Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also grown. White wine varieties in the region include Fiano, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and other such Mediterranean varieties.

Shiraz is by far the most important variety for the region, accounting for about 50% of the total crush. The area's thin soils, limited water and warm summers harness Shiraz's natural vigour and produce intense flavoured fruit, and wine with a deep purple colour that can last decades in the bottle.