Our wine
Every wine tells a story.
Chain of Ponds pays homage to the colourful characters, iconic features and memorable moments from the original township, nestled in the Adelaide Hills.
NOVELLO RANGE
Our Novello wines are bright, vibrant and ideal for drinking right now. The modern style makes Novello a genuine all-occasion wine, perfect for enjoying with food and friends.
UNCHAINED
Chain of ponds tradition with a twist. The Adelaide Hills remains our home and the fruit remains our focus.
ADELAIDE HILLS RANGE
Black Thursday Sauvignon Blanc
Tribute to an unsung hero – our Sauvignon Blanc vineyards - which saved the local town of Gumeracha by stopping the spread of the 1990 Adelaide Hills bushfire.
Graves Gate Syrah
Named after the cemetery – the only remains of the original Chain of Ponds township.
Amelia’s Letter Pinot Grigio
The letter left by a young traveller with local blacksmith John Caust, professing love for his daughter Amelia, and requesting permission to take her hand upon his return.
Innocence Rosé
A reflection of the wine style – pure and fresh with delicate fruit flavours. With the ‘innocence’ of youth, this Rosé is made to be enjoyed young.
Millers Creek Chardonnay
Chain of Ponds was originally known as the valley of Millers Creek in the mid 1800s.
Section 400 Pinot Noir
The Pinot Noir sources its fruit from the Section 400 block, of which it derives its name.
SINGLE VINEYARD SERIES
Ledge Shiraz
In honour of the bravery and tragic death of local Arnold Caust, who drowned in rough seas saving a young family whose boat overturned.
Amadeus Cabernet Sauvignon
Meaning ‘Lover of God’, was named after Francis Symonds, the first minister of the township, Justice of the Peace and key figure in erecting
the Christian Methodist church.
Corkscrew Road Chardonnay
Recognising one of the treks winding up, like a corkscrew, from the Adelaide Plains into the ranges and township of Chain of Ponds.
Morning Star Pinot Noir
In memory of the Morning Star Hotel, established in 1847 by Oliver Philp, it was referred to as ‘one of the busiest places of call between Adelaide and the River Murray’.
Stopover Barbera
In the early years, Chain of Ponds played an important role in the difficult trek across the ranges, linking Adelaide to Mannum and the colony’s lifeline – the River Murray.
ICON RANGE
The Cachet Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
A cachet is a printed or stamped design or inscription, on an envelope or postal card which commemorates a postal or philatelic event. Our Cachet commemorates the last day of Postal services at Chain of Ponds post office on 20 December 1973.