From Australia's Only Jesuit Winery — Clare Valley Shiraz with 170 Years of History Behind It

The 2022 Sevenhill Inigo Shiraz is a dark, spicy Clare Valley Shiraz from one of Australia's most extraordinary and historic wine estates — Sevenhill Cellars, a Jesuit winery founded in 1851 and still operated by the Society of Jesus today. Named for St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, the Inigo label carries the weight of 170 years of winemaking tradition in every bottle.

My Wine Man on Sevenhill

Sevenhill Cellars was established in 1851 by Jesuit missionaries who came to the Clare Valley to serve the local community and needed sacramental wine for Mass. The estate has been producing wine continuously ever since — making it one of Australia's oldest wineries and the only one still operated by a religious order. The Inigo label is named for Inigo de Loyola — the birth name of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus — and represents the estate's most approachable range. The Clare Valley's cool climate, limestone soils, and long growing season give the wines their distinctive freshness and structure.

Tasting Notes

Dark and spicy with inky blackcurrant and raspberry fruit characters meshed to clove-cinnamon woody spice, tobacco notes, and touches of mint. Twiggy dried herb and earthy elements add complexity. A firm, dry red with good depth and shape — a wine of genuine Clare Valley character and honest winemaking.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and a spicy, herb-driven character. Drinking well now and best enjoyed over the next 3–5 years. Decant for 30–45 minutes. Pairs beautifully with lamb, beef, pasta, or aged cheeses.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$185, the Sevenhill Inigo Shiraz delivers Clare Valley Shiraz from Australia's only Jesuit winery — 170 years of winemaking tradition, a story unlike any other in the store, and a wine of genuine character at an everyday price. A bottle with a history worth sharing.

Looking for a Different Style?

Explore more from Sevenhill and the Clare Valley:

• 2020 Sevenhill Saint Ignatius Dry Red — same producer, premium step-up — the estate's flagship red blend
• 2016 Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz — peer Clare Valley Shiraz, 9 years of bottle age
• 2018 Grosset Gaia Clare Valley Cabernet Blend — peer premium Clare Valley red, 95pts Halliday

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