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McLaren Vale's Cellar Doors

Alpha Box & Dice

8 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“Our McLaren Vale cellar door is housed in a heritage-listed barn overlooking sprawling vineyards. Visitors are encouraged to book in for a seated premium tasting, as we guide you through our ‘Alphabet of Wines’, or pull up a seat – or roll out a picnic rug on the grass – for a glass, bottle or one of our platters.” – Alpha Box & Dice

Battle of Bosworth and Spring Seed Wines

92 Gaffney Road, Willunga SA 5172, Australia

“Located in McLaren Vale SA, Battle of Bosworth Wines was established in 2001 by Joch Bosworth and Louise Hemsley-Smith on vineyards planted in the early 1970’s by Joch’s parents. The vineyards are organically grown and certified and have been since 1995. Cellar door is located in a restored 1850’s chaff shed on the vineyard, and just around the corner from historic Willunga.” – Battle of Bosworth

Bondar

Bondar Wines, McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale SA, Australia

“Bondar’s cellar door is located in a shared house with two other small wineries from McLaren Vale: Lino Ramble and Sherrah Wines. They were recently awarded the ‘Star Cellar Door’ award in the region by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine (April 2022). The old stone cottage and its surrounding gardens make the perfect setting for an intimate tasting of Bondar’s modern take on McLaren Vale wines – Andre Bondar was one of the Top 50 Young Guns of Wine in 2018 and 2020, and their Rayner Vineyard was listed among the Young Gun Top 50 vineyards of Australia in 2021.” – Bondar

Chalk Hill Wines

56 Field Street, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“Perched atop our organic Chalk Hill vineyard in the heart of McLaren Vale, our cellar door offers panoramic views of McLaren Vale stretching out to the Adelaide Hills on the horizon. Family owned, Chalk Hill hand crafts wines of purity and balance, bringing the individualism of each varietal from the vineyard into the glass in front of you. The heritage of our site is celebrated with a distinctive light feature - a 1969 shiraz vine, once sitting where our bar resides, now inverted and hanging from the rafters in our light filled breezeway. Bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.” – Chalk Hill Wines

Coriole Vineyards

79 Chaffeys Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“Visit the Coriole cellar door in McLaren Vale, located in the 1860s ironstone “old barn”, open almost every day of the year. Guests can sample a range of wines produced by the estate. Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Alongside shiraz, cabernet, grenache and chenin blanc, Coriole produces alternative varieties such as piquepuol, nero d’avola and montepulciano. Coriole has been a pioneer of Italian varieties since 1985, with the oldest sangiovese and fiano vineyards in Australia. The cellar door is surrounded by beautiful gardens overlooking the vineyards on the estate, and the Coriole team are available to guide visitors through the tasting process. Coriole is a third-genration family business – it was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in the 1960s and is still owned and managed by the Lloyd family today.” – Coriole Vineyards

Fox Creek Wines

90 Malpas Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“Nestled within the heart of McLaren Vale, between the rugged Fleurieu coastline and the ancient Mount Lofty Ranges, lies Fox Creek Wines. Here, reintroduced indigenous flora and native creek beds flourish in harmony alongside vines that are generations old, whose roots run deep into ancient soils. Side by side, sits the 1880’s wisteria-lined, stone-clad cottage cellar door that Fox Creek calls home. Situated on 46 picturesque hectares, the cellar door and garden precinct incorporates a kitchen and wine bar, vineyards and conference venue. Here you can enjoy wine and gin tastings, beer and cocktails, as well as delicious regional food and platters from the Fox Creek Kitchen.” – Fox Creek Wines

Gemtree Wines Tasting Room

167 McLaren Flat Road, McLaren Flat SA 5171, Australia

“Gemtree Wines is a family owned organic and biodynamic certified winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, run by third generation viticulturist Melissa Brown with husband and winemaker Mike Brown. Bordered by the hills and the coast, Gemtree’s sustainably built Tasting Room takes in elevated views over McLaren Vale to the ocean beyond. Located at the Tasting Room is the Gemtree Biodynamic Hut, an informal interactive experience providing visitors with a deeper understanding of biodynamic viticulture. Adjacent to the Tasting Room is the 1km Gemtree Eco Trail, a meandering path through 10 hectares of regenerated natural bushland, offering visitors a connection to the surrounding land that inspires Gemtree’s guiding philosophies. Visitors to Gemtree Wines can choose from several experiences that deliver a perfect blend of nature, food, and wine only 45 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and 15 minutes from the pristine beaches of the south coast.” – Gemtree Wines

Kangarilla Road Wines

44 Hamilton Road, McLaren Flat SA 5171, Australia

“Kangarilla Road has always been known as the winery with the leaf on the label. Each variety of grape has its own particular morphology, or the way the leaf looks. Our Cellar Door has been voted to be one of the best four in McLaren Vale and is modern, elegant and welcoming. Stylishly curated artwork complements the fabulous views over the vines down to the sea. We have over 20 different wines of varieties of wine and wine styles to taste with 10 different interpretations of the McLaren Vale hero, Shiraz. Our philosophy is that you should be in charge of your own tasting and the Tasting Fee gives you access to any of the wines that you would like to taste whether it is sparkling, white, pink or red. We serve our extensive range from Enomatic machines and Coravin ensuring all our range is fresh and is always available for tasting.” – Kangarilla Road Wines

Kay Brothers Wine

57 Kays Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“With one of the best views in the region, Kay Brothers is a must on your visit to McLaren Vale. Enjoy a guided wine flight, or just a glass of wine with a local platter of food, and take in a piece of McLaren Vale history. One of the first wineries in McLaren Vale, our methods may be old fashioned, but at Kay Brothers we are proud to make McLaren Vale wines that truly express their terroir.” – Kay Brothers Wine

Lino Ramble

Lino Ramble, McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale SA, Australia

“Flag waivers for future proof varieties, we’ve chosen to work with growers who have a preference for organic and biodynamic farming. Endeavouring to make wines which display characters that at once tie them to their European originals with the saline, textural nuance of where they are grown. In the winery we take a minimal intervention approach and texture is king. Turning tiny parcels of fruit into varietal wines reflective of the characters inherent to each grape with a good dose of McLaren Vale’s unique Mediterranean, Australian terroir. Our cellar door was recently awarded McLaren Vales ‘Star Cellar Door’ by Gourmet Traveller. You can find us in the front bedroom of an historic cottage on McMurtrie Road in McLaren Vale, as inside space is quite limited bookings are recommended.” – Lino Ramble

Pannell Enoteca

60 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“The home of S.C. Pannell, Koomilya, and Protero wines, our approach draws on decades of winemaking experience with growing insights, to create wines that offer a new way of thinking; inspiring a generation of winemakers that delight in the different, trusting what the land can produce. Founded by Stephen Pannell and Fiona Lindquist, Pannell Enoteca is a family-owned company bringing people, place, and experience together through exceptional wines. We offer a range of tasting flights, or you can settle in with a cheese platter and your favourite glass or bottle of our wine; make yourself at home in the cellar door, or relax on the deck and soak in the stunning view. Pannell Enoteca is the bringing together of the unusual, where we celebrate provenance and encourage exploration by creating wines that suit the food we make and the way we live.” – Pannell Enoteca

Sherrah Wines

Sherrah Wines, McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale SA, Australia

“Sherrah Wines is a boutique family run producer of hand crafted, small batch wines, using fruit from some of McLaren Vale’s best growers. We specialize in Fiano, Chenin Blanc, Nero d’Avola, Grenache and Shiraz, making a variety of styles including Petillant-Naturel, dry white wines, textural and skin contact white, Rose, Preservative Free, red blends and single vineyard wines. Sherrah was named in Hallidays Top Ten New Producers 2019, were awarded 5 stars in 2020, and have been top 50 finalists in the YGOW for a number of years. Our cellar door was recently awarded McLaren Vales ‘Star Cellar Door’ by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine. Walk-ins are more than welcome, although we encourage bookings as our indoor space is limited, tastings are also available outside at one of the tables in the beautiful gardens.” – Sherrah Wines

Wirra Wirra Vineyards

255 Strout Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

“Wirra Wirra is at the heart of McLaren Vale, one of Australia’s most renowned and sustainable wine regions. Since 1894 the Wirra Wirra name has been synonymous with McLaren Vale and is famous for beautifully crafted, classic wine from the region’s heritage varieties of Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. At Wirra Wirra we host a range of tastings and behind the scenes tours that allow visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in our wines with a specialist from our Cellar Door team. Starting at just $10, these experiences are an opportunity to get the most out of your visit to McLaren Vale.” – Wirra Wirra

Yangarra Estate Vineyard

845 McLaren Flat Road, Kangarilla SA 5157, Australia

“Yangarra is an Organic and Biodynamic single-vineyard estate in the north-east of the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient geology, high altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing conditions for the best grape varieties of the southern Rhône. Specialising in Grenache, Yangarra is home to a significant portion of the region's oldest bush vines, dating back to 1946. Featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking sweeping views of the vineyards, the new cellar door is a remarkable space to showcase our wines. With a dedicated viewing platform overlooking the extensive collection of ceramic amphorae fermentation vessels and balcony with vineyard views, this is a special location to try Yangarra's collection of estate wines. Select a tasting experience and be guided by our friendly and knowledgeable hosts to discover our award winning wines, learn about our unique Rhône varieties, biodynamic regenerative farming practices and sensitive winemaking philosophies.” – Yangarra

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