Conte family sells McLaren Vale vineyards

South Australian winemakers the Conte family have sold their long-held premium vineyards in McLaren Vale. The three Conte Estate Wines vineyards on California Road and Bayliss Road near Aldinga, planted by the family in 1965, were put up for sale last year with a $2.5 million price tag. They cover 53 undulating hectares, of which 35 hectares are planted to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay varietals.