How is Stephen John rated by critics?

Stephen John scores 87 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Advocate (88).

What wines is Stephen John known for?

Its most critically rated wines are Estate Reserve Shiraz, Watervale Riesling, and Dry Grown Shiraz.

Where is Stephen John located?

Stephen John is in Clare Valley, Australia (Clare Valley, South Australia, 5453, Australia).

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Clare Valley · Australia

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Stephen John

Wine Advocate 88/100

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Distinction · 1 prestige critic

Stephen John operates in Clare Valley, one of South Australia's premier cool-climate regions within the Mount Lofty Ranges. The winery focuses on two varieties that thrive in this terroir: Riesling and Shiraz. The Estate Reserve Shiraz and Watervale Riesling represent the core of the portfolio, with both wines rated by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. Clare Valley's elevation and diurnal temperature swing favor aromatic white wines and structured reds; Riesling here develops mineral precision and acidity, while Shiraz gains complexity and restraint. The Dry Grown Shiraz rounds out the lineup, reflecting the region's capacity for age-worthy, balanced expressions of the variety.

Address: Clare Valley, South Australia, 5453, Australia
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Critics: Wine Advocate 88/100

Top wines

Estate Reserve Shiraz
WINE ADVOCATE 90
1998
Watervale Riesling
WINE ADVOCATE 89
1999
Dry Grown Shiraz
WINE ADVOCATE 87
1998, 1997, 1996

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How is Stephen John rated by critics?: Stephen John scores 87 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Advocate (88).
What wines is Stephen John known for?: Its most critically rated wines are Estate Reserve Shiraz, Watervale Riesling, and Dry Grown Shiraz.
Where is Stephen John located?: Stephen John is in Clare Valley, Australia (Clare Valley, South Australia, 5453, Australia).

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