Scintilla Wines – Organic & Natural Wine from the Adelaide Hills

Scintilla Wines, founded in 2017 by James Madden, is a proudly organic and biodynamic producer based in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Their vineyards are farmed with minimal intervention and a deep respect for terroir—grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with wild yeast, transferred via gravity, and bottled unfiltered and unfined, with absolutely no additives—just pure grape juice transformed into wine. Scintilla acknowledges the traditional custodians of Peramangk, Kaurna, and Ngadjuri lands.

Philosophy & Viticulture

  • Organic & biodynamic practices, many certified; grown on rich soils across multiple vineyards.

  • Natural winemaking: fermentation with wild yeast, gravity-flow transfers, zero filtration, and no synthetic inputs.

  • Minimalist ethos: an expressive, terroir-driven range that reflects both site and season.

 

  • Australia

    • Scintilla Wines Online Store
      Buy direct from the producer, with their full range available including limited editions and mixed packs.
      scintillawines.com.au/store

    • Annandale Cellars (NSW)
      A natural wine specialist with a large selection of Scintilla wines, perfect for exploring their different expressions.
      acellars.com.au/collections/scintilla

    • Winespeake Cellar + Deli (VIC)
      Stocking Adelaide Hills gems including Scintilla’s Dayspring Blanc Chardonnay.
      winespeake.com.au

    • Goblin Wine Shop (Online)
      Known for rare natural wines and collaborations, including Scintilla’s special projects.
      goblinwineshop.com

    • The Essential Ingredient (Nationwide)
      Offers a curated selection of natural and organic wines including some from Scintilla.
      essentialingredient.com.au

    • Vinomofo (Nationwide)
      A popular online retailer with flash sales and exclusive wine drops including natural wine producers like Scintilla.
      vinomofo.com

    International

    • Natural Wine Company (UK)
      Specialist importer of natural wines, including Scintilla, available for UK delivery.
      naturalwinecompany.co.uk

    • Les Caves de Pyrene (USA)
      Focused on natural and organic wines, occasionally stocks Scintilla alongside other Australian biodynamic producers.
      lescavesdepyrene.com