McLaren Vale

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Neat Spirits

This McLaren Vale distillery and cellar door specializes in craft gins and vodkas, including unique flavors like Old Vine Shiraz Gin and Berry Bliss Gin. Their relaxed garden bar offers spirit flights and $15 cocktails under towering gum trees, open weekends from 11am to 5pm.

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Zerella Wines Cellar Door

A family-owned winery where Italian tradition meets innovation, producing exceptional single vineyard wines including Sangiovese, Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz. This intimate cellar door offers tastings Thursday to Monday in McLaren Vale, showcasing wines crafted from a rich heritage of farming and viticulture dating back to 1956.

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Bekkers Wine

Respected viticulturist Toby Bekkers and French winemaker Emmanuelle craft premium single-vineyard Syrah and Grenache in McLaren Vale. The tasting room offers views, guided tastings, and membership access to limited allocation wines.

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Thicker Than Water Wines (Producers of Squid Ink Shiraz)

Award-winning McLaren Vale winery producing estate-grown wines with an impressive portfolio recognized by the Halliday Wine Companion. Famous for their distinctive Squid Ink Shiraz, which earned 95 points and a gold medal, alongside premium releases like Omertà Shiraz and RDW Grenache.

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Samuel's Gorge

Housed in a heritage pumphouse, this McLaren Vale winery crafts hand-made wines in a creative space where winemakers' personalities shine through. The cellar door welcomes visitors daily from 11am to 5pm.

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Oliver's Taranga

Sixth-generation McLaren Vale family estate specialising in Italian and Spanish varietals including Fiano, Mencia, and Sagrantino. Open daily for cellar door visits with an OTT Wine Club.

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Primo Estate

Family-owned McLaren Vale winery celebrating Italian heritage through wines under the JOSEPH label, complemented by house-made olive oils. Open for tastings at the cellar door.

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Aphelion Cellar Door

A family-run McLaren Vale winery specializing in Grenache and producing acclaimed low-intervention wines they call "bottled sunshine." Known for their flagship Affinity Grenache Mourvèdre blend, they handcraft delicious wines to exacting standards that capture the essence of McLaren Vale's sunshine.

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Kay Brothers

McLaren Vale's oldest family-owned winery, established in 1890, specialises in wines from heritage vineyards including their iconic Block 6 Shiraz from 1892 vines. Guided tastings in a heritage-listed stone cellar door.

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Shingleback Wine

Family-owned McLaren Vale winery established over 25 years ago, led by winemaker Mark Jamieson. Known for generous reds including acclaimed Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon that showcase the region's Mediterranean climate and ancient soils.

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Hugh Hamilton Wines

Australia's oldest wine family spanning 185 years, Hugh Hamilton Wines is known for playful, characterful wines. The cellar door offers tastings and events in McLaren Vale.

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Mollydooker Wines

This McLaren Vale winery creates seriously fun, juicy wines through a combination of science, innovation and dedication. Their wines of fantastical quality and incredible flavor are designed for all wine lovers, with a cellar door experience and MollyClub membership offering six wines delivered three times a year.

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Angove McLaren Vale Vineyards and Cellar Door

A fifth-generation family winery specializing in organic and biodynamic wines from their McLaren Vale vineyards. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, they offer premium single vineyard wines and award-winning spirits, with tastings available at their cellar door surrounded by organic Warboys Vineyard.

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Gemtree Wines

Certified organic and biodynamic winery producing a diverse range of wines including the flagship Obsidian Shiraz and Luna Tempranillo. Visitors can taste wines crafted from sustainably farmed McLaren Vale fruit.

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Dandelion Vineyards

A multi-region producer with cellar door in McLaren Vale's Wonder Room, Dandelion Vineyards blends fruit from heirloom vineyards across South Australia with artisan winemaking traditions. Open daily for tastings.

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Yangarra Estate

Award-winning biodynamic estate in McLaren Vale specializing in old vine Grenache and Rhone varieties from single vineyard blocks. Open daily for guided tastings at the cellar door.

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Chalk Hill Wines

Award-winning McLaren Vale winery with 185 years of heritage producing premium wines including trophy-winning Syrah and Grenache. Visit the cellar door for tastings or the innovative Sensory Odyssey experience.

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Goodieson Brewery

Award-winning McLaren Vale brewery established in 2010, producing traditional and innovative beer styles using natural ingredients and no preservatives. All beers are brewed onsite.

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Paxton Wines

Certified organic and biodynamic McLaren Vale producer at Landcross Farm, sourcing fruit exclusively from estate vineyards since 1979. Visitors can explore biodynamic farming through guided tours, tastings, and seasonal events at the cellar door.

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Chapel Hill Winery Tasting Room

Experience fine wine, heritage and art in a historic 150-year-old chapel overlooking McLaren Vale, just 35 minutes from Adelaide. This iconic tasting room offers multiple wine experiences featuring organic Shiraz and premium Cabernet Sauvignon, with glimpses of winemaking in action at the co-located winery and vineyards.

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Maxwell Wines

Family-owned winery in McLaren Vale showcasing limestone-influenced premium wines including Shiraz and Grenache, plus Australia's acclaimed meads. Offers cellar door tastings, vineyard tours, and fine dining recognised as South Australian Restaurant of the Year.

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Down The Rabbit Hole Wines - Cellar Door & Restaurant

A world of sensory delight featuring handcrafted organic wines and fine dining at restaurant Fiore, overlooking McLaren Vale vineyards to the sea. Their cellar door offers wine tastings and casual outdoor dining, with a focus on seasonal, local produce and creating memorable experiences with quality wines crafted from vineyard to glass.

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Coriole Vineyards

This McLaren Vale winery offers wine tastings at their cellar door and operates a restaurant open 7 days during summer, serving long lunches with valley views. They specialize in varieties including Chenin Blanc, Sangiovese, and Estate Shiraz, with wines available through their online store and cellar door.

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Vine Shed Venue & Cellar Door

Located on one of South Australia's oldest vineyards dating back to 1880, this rustic venue combines a cellar door offering Vine Shed and Conte Estate wines with wood-fired pizzas, share platters, and live weekend music. The family-run operation features indoor and outdoor spaces with vineyard views, plus unique experiences like wine and chocolate pairings.

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Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Award-winning McLaren Vale winery with historic ironstone cellars dating to 1894, offering cellar door tastings and contemporary Australian cuisine at Harry's Deli featuring estate-grown produce and local ingredients.

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Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard

Historic 186-hectare vineyard on the high elevation hills of Clarendon, first planted in 1971 and bottled under its own label since 2012. Farmed organically and biodynamically, producing distinctive Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

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Oxenberry Farm Wines

This boutique McLaren Vale winery sits on the site of the region's very first settlers from 1839, making it the oldest winery in the area. The Scarpantoni family creates critically acclaimed wines on this historic estate, offering tastings with views over Pedler Creek wetlands and vineyards.

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Wirra Wirra McLaren

Historic McLaren Vale winery housed in 1894 ironstone cellars, renowned for award-winning wines and offering cellar door tastings alongside contemporary Australian cuisine at Harry's Deli.

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Penny's Hill

Established in 1988 at the historic Ingleburne Homestead, this McLaren Vale winery crafts site-driven wines showcasing the region's distinctive character. Penny's Hill has earned international recognition, including World's Best Cabernet at a prestigious French competition.

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Woodstock Distillery

McLaren Vale distillery with a long history producing award-winning brandies and bourbons. Woodstock's spirits are crafted from locally grown wine grapes and grains, with the distillery's cellar door offering tastings of their distinctive range alongside the estate's wines.

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Never Never Distilling Co.

A distillery in McLaren Vale offering spirits, cocktails, and bookable experiences. Open daily with extended hours on weekends, they provide tastings and private functions at their cellar door facility.

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d'Arenberg

A fourth-generation family winery in McLaren Vale, making distinctive wines using traditional methods since 1912. Known for their unique d'Arenberg Cube cellar door experience, organic and biodynamic wines, and aromatic fruit-driven wines crafted by Chester Osborn.

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The d'Arenberg Cube

A striking cube-shaped winery in McLaren Vale featuring five levels of immersive experiences including wine tastings, an Alternate Realities Museum, and sensory rooms. Visitors can explore art installations, enjoy panoramic valley views, and participate in hands-on blending experiences in this unique architectural marvel.

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Woodstock Wine Estate

Family-owned for three generations, this McLaren Vale winery produces wines from some of the region's oldest vineyards. The estate offers a cellar door experience, on-site gin production, and event spaces including a wildlife sanctuary and log cabin.

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Mitolo Wines

Family-owned McLaren Vale winery with a cellar door offering guided tastings and a playful portfolio including Jester and Savitar Shiraz. On-site dining at Little Wolf Osteria and Frankie Italo features house-made Italian cuisine.

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Swell Brewing Co

Located at 168 Olivers Road in McLaren Vale, this brewery and taphouse opens daily with a full food menu and rotating selection of craft beers including hazy IPAs, kettle sours, and hop water.

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Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery

A brewery and taphouse in McLaren Vale open 7 days a week, serving craft beers and food with a coastal surf vibe. Known for their range including Shipwreck Bay Hazy NZ IPA, Rincon Point West Coast IPA, and Tropical Crush Kettle Sour, plus unique offerings like hop water.

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Pirramimma Wines

McLaren Vale's oldest family-owned winery, farming the same land since 1892 across fourth and fifth generations. Pirramimma produces rich, fruit-forward reds and whites from estate vineyards, with a cellar door offering tastings of their full range including limited-edition old-vine expressions.

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Settlers Spirits

A craft distillery in the heart of McLaren Vale's renowned wine region, producing premium spirits with a focus on local ingredients and traditional techniques. With a solid 4.2/5 rating, visitors can expect quality tastings and an authentic South Australian distilling experience.