The return of Orlando wines

South Australian wine brand Orlando is returning to shelves with two ranges, The Legends and The New Heroes, capturing all that is great about Australian classics and introducing Australians to an new range of fine wines.

Under the skilled hand of Chief Winemaker Ben Thoman, the new Orlando portfolio will feature regionally focused wines that showcase the best expression of the varietal, including iconic wines Steingarten, Jacaranda Ridge and Lawson’s.

Raised through the inquisitive nature and determination of one of the founding families of South Australian winemaking, Orlando became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s and was recognised as one of the biggest producers of quality wine in Australia with over 1000 awards and accolades since records began in the 1980s.

Orlando led Australian winemaking at pivotal times in history, challenging the status quo at a time when fortified wines dominated the industry. The visionaries of Orlando led technological innovation in Australian winemaking, for example importing the first temperature-controlled pressure fermentation tanks from Germany which introduced Australia to a revolutionary new method of table wine production.

Orlando’s winemaking history and the legendary name that comes with it, is founded on exploring new opportunities yet respecting what’s already been discovered and proven. I look forward to continuing this journey; maintaining the legacy of the wines while creating new wines for Australians to fall in love with,” says Ben Thoman.

Under Thoman, Orlando is releasing five wines under The Legends range and four of the next generation under The New Heroes.

The Legends

Each with their own legacies, accolades and cult followings, these award-winning wines capture all that is great about Australian classics. Made using the finest fruit from their most celebrated sites, these wines demonstrate the pinnacle of Orlando’s understanding and exploration of Australia’s terroir. The range incorporatesa Lawson’s Padthaway Shiraz, Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Centenary Hill Barossa Shiraz, Steingarten Eden Valley Rieslingand Lyndale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

The New Heroes

The Orlando New Heroes wines are modern Australian wines with legendary roots. A true varietal expression of both a time and place, the New Heroes range are redefined with every vintage. Crafted from specifically selected fruit to showcase the terroir and vintage conditions, these wines are shaped to demonstrate stand-out varietal flavour. The range includes Cellar 13 Barossa Grenache, PrintzShed Northern Barossa Shiraz, Bungalow Lane Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon and Hilary Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

Both ranges are available at select Dan Murphy’s stores Australia wide, select on-premise venues and online. The New Heroes retail at the $35 mark while The Legends retail for $50 and above.