Destinations – Mclaren Vale South
McLaren Vale South Destinations | |||
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| Venue | Description | Wine / Drinks | Food Options |
| McLaren Visitor Information Centre | The Visitor Centre has something for everyone, with amazing views from the deck over its very own Shiraz Vines. The centre offers: Cellar Door, Art Gallery, Café, Playground, locally made gifts plus its very own fruit and nut orchard you can explore. Ph: 8323 9944. | Reds and whites, 20+ craft beers | Café, picnic, coffee |
| Shingleback Winery | From its origin in 1998, when the first wine (Shingleback Shiraz) was released under the Shingleback label, the Shingleback portfolio has grown into a collection of fine wines that include Shingleback, The Bio Project, Haycutters, Red Knot and The Gate. Each made in its distinct style, these wines showcase the best the McLaren Vale region has to offer. The wines are also the holders of numerous awards, including Winner of the McLaren Vale Wine Show’s “Most Successful Exhibitor” from 2016 – 2020 and with 67 trophies (including the 2006 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy) and 560 Gold medals earned (to 2021), Shingleback has been recognized both domestically and internationally for its outstanding quality and consistency. The goal was, and remains, to produce affordable, quality wines that express the true character of McLaren Vale. Ph: 8323 9919 | Wines, ciders, beers, and soft drinks | Grazing platters |
| Chalk Hill Wines | Chalk Hill Wines is a family-owned winery dedicated to small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction. Our humble cellar door offers a range of tasting experiences, with our decking area showcasing panoramic views of the beautiful McLaren Vale region. Our Mediterranean varieties are ideal to pair with the Italian style street food offered by Cucina Di Strada on site.” Ph: 8323 8885 | Handcrafted Wines | Italian street food |
| Never Never Distilling | he Never Never Distillery Door operates within the Chalk Hill Collective site in beautiful McLaren Vale. Book a table to enjoy our award-winning gins while taking in the stunning vistas of the region. Choose from one of our popular gin & tonic tasting flights or enjoy seasonal cocktails made by our talented team of bartenders. While you’re here, you can also visit our friends at Chalk Hill Winery and purchase delicious Italian street food from Cucina di Strada! Ph: 8125 5565 | Gin tasting flights, cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee | Italian Street Food |
| Oxenberry Farm Wines | Established in 1840, Oxenberry Farm was once home to the first settlers in McLaren Vale. Boasting fireplaces, private tasting areas, incredible vineyard views, outdoor seating, multiple function rooms and more, our cellar door and restaurant is located on the outskirts of McLaren Vale, alongside the well-known Shiraz Trail. Our restaurant offers a seasonal menu (and dietary friendly!) with breakfast from 9 am and lunch from 11.30 am, using local, seasonal produce carefully selected by our passionate chefs. Make a day of it; bring the kids and fur baby too (we have a menu just for them – pupacinos and all!). Watch them play on our lawn area, hire a lawn game, sit back and enjoy one of our local wines or a cheeky cocktail or two alongside a delicious meal or platter. Ph: 8323 0188 | Wines, ciders, beers, Cocktails and soft drinks | Breakfast, Lunch and Antipasto Menu |
| Serafino’s belief is that wine should be intriguing from first look at the label to last sip from the bottle. Wine embodies the ethereal wonders of life… passion, tradition, goodness, love, laughter, life, and thankfulness. Ever the visionary back in the 1960’s, Serafino (Steve) started the famous Maglieri wine brand and sold out to Southcorp in 1998, only to purchase another winery a year later and name it Serafino. Serafino Wines includes the cult labels in Terremoto and Sharktooth as well as the Malpas, Black Label Reserve, Black Label, Bellissimo and Goose Island Ranges. These ranges cover most of the noble grape varieties as well as the new modern alternate varieties. Ph: 8323 0157 | Sparkling’s, Ood school & new school whites & reds, fortifieds | Fine Dining and Platters | |
| Hastwell and Lightfoot | Hastwell & Lightfoot is a small-batch, family-owned and operated cellar door and winery specialising in Mediterranean varieties like Fiano, Barbera, Tempranillo and more. Experience the family’s generous hospitality and enjoy a platter lunch. Fireplace and outdoor seating available. Ph: 8323 0010 | White and red wine | Platters |
| Haselgrove Wines | Established in 1981, Haselgrove Wines focuses on small batch production at our award-winning winery. Our new cellar door has something for everyone. Join us at the tasting bench, sit back and relax on our rooftop, or wander the lawns alongside our old vine Shiraz. Ph: 8323 8706 | White, Rosé, Red Wine. Love + Glory Sparkling Wine. coffee, beer, cider | Platters, toasties, nibble medley |
| McCarthy Orchard | Cellar Door in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region. Family friendly with plenty of room for kids to run around. Delicious red wines, a white wine, rosé and ciders. We also have some local beers on tap. Ph: 0418 562 919 | White and red wine, ciders, beers and fortified | Pizzas by Bella each day, as well as cheeseboards, toasties & icecreams! |
| The Vine Shed | The Vine Shed, offers a fantastic range of wines from both the Vine Shed & Conte Estate labels for tasting & purchase. When visiting, we recommend trying the Conte Estate Circa 1880 Shiraz along with share platters, wood oven pizzas, as well as other tasty food selections. In addition to the cellar door there are plenty of things to do for everyone. For the kids, a play area so you can enjoy your day while your kids are kept entertained. Live music over the weekends. Various spaces to enjoy inside and outside with amazing views from the deck. Ph: 8383 2700 | Award-winning range of sparkling, white and red wines | Grazing boards and share plates |
| Bec Hardy | Visit the Bec Hardy cellar door to experience our award-winning wines that reflect 170 years of South Australian winemaking heritage. The cellar door is surrounded by native flora and fauna with stunning views across the vineyards and eastern foothills of McLaren Vale, and also offers plenty of games and activities for little and big kids. Ph: 8383 2700 | Award-winning range of sparkling, white and red wines | Grazing boards and share plates |
| Shirvington Wines | McLaren Vale is Shirvington’s home and they want you to feel like it’s yours too! Take in the picturesque views as you’re welcomed into the cellar door by one of the family members. On offer is an intimate tasting experience, accompanied by the knowledge of their diverse range of wines produced from their sustainable vineyards. Sit back and feel apart of the family, bask in the beautiful surroundings of this boutique tasting room and enjoy some premium McLaren Vale wine. Ph: 83237649 | Traditional and alternative reds, whites, rose, local craft beer and non- alcoholic options | Platters |
| Down The Rabbit Hole Cellar Door is place you can visit, try our wines, enjoy our outstanding restaurant, roll out a rug, enjoy platters of delicious goodness, stay for a meal, pour another glass, sit a while… smile a lot. We offer booked lunches in our Cellar Door Restaurant, both weekdays and weekends, and we also welcome walk in guests any day. If you are just dropping in, without a lunch booking, you are welcome to join us for a wine tasting, a lazy drink, or a beautiful grazing platter. Ph: 0448 764 956 | White and red wine | Fine Dining and Platters | |
| Fox Creek Wines historic 19th century stone cottage cellar door is situated on 46 picturesque hectares surrounded by vineyards and beautiful gardens. Enjoy wine and gin tastings, beer, cocktails, as well as delicious regional platters from the Fox Creek Outdoor Bar & Kitchen. Ph: 8556 4779 | Sparkling, white, and red wines | Antipasto Platters | |
| Pennys Hill Wines (Closed – Reopen Spring 2023) | Enjoy a cellar door tasting or private experience at our historic Penny’s Hill Estate in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region. On the Main Road between Willunga and McLaren Vale, the Penny’s Hill Cellar Door is located at ‘Ingleburne’ a landmark estate noted for its historic Georgian two-story farmhouse, stables and outbuildings, stone walls, and open paddock spaces. Penny’s Hill Cellar Door offers a wide range of experiences. Ph: 8557 0800 | Sparking, white and red wines and gin | Cheese Platters |
| Taste our handcrafted wines, bread and olive oil in the beautiful setting of our piazzetta-style cellar door and tasting room. Ph: 8323 6800 | Sparkling, white, and red wines | N/A | |
| Hardys Tintara | A visit to Hardys Tintara is not just about tasting wine, but experiencing the rich history that goes into making wine for over 165 years. Today, we are proud to still be the home of Hardys, and be able to showcase the original winery, as well as combine time-honored winemaking techniques with the best of today’s technology, beautiful heritage buildings and Cellar Door where we offer our guests a seated wine tasting experience to remember. Ph: 8329 4124 | A variety of red, white wines and rare fortifieds | Platters of Cheese, Charcuterie and freshly baked bread |
| McLaren Vale Township | The cosmopolitan heart of the Vale and home to the Tourist Information Office, here you can experience a whole cross section of the McLaren Vale life here, with an ever-growing cluster of cafes, restaurants, butchers, bakeries and cellar doors providing a glimpse into the Vale’s famous food and wine offering. | Everything under the sun! | Cafés, Pubs, Restaurants, Cheesewrights, Picnic Spots |
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