Fleurieu - Wine Country

Fleurieu Wineries
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McLaren Vale Wines Region

The South Australian Wine Industry is deserving of its international reputation for EXCELLENCE. Over seventy per cent of national wine exports come from South Australia - thats over two million bottles leaving our State every week for overseas destinations.

South Australia is justifyably proud of its heritage and history, you are invited to take your time to explore the McLaren Region of the FLEURIEU ZONE.

To visit McLaren Vale and then go to the Langhorne Creek wine region is to experience more than quietly ravishing scenery for here is the cradle of South Australian wine and here you will find the tastes of today and tomorrow.

The Southern Vales region produces excellent and beautifully flavoured reds, strongly flavoured whites and excellent ports. The makers in this great region successfully produce just about every kind of table, sparkling and forified wines.

The many wineries of the district stimulated the establishment of a garland of regional restaurants of rare quality and variety, throughout the district. The restaurants are as charming as they are creative with accommodation to suit all moods.

The Fifty five wineries in the region are mostly family owned. Tastings and tours are offered, and many wineries have gourmet restaurants and quality accommodation.

A popular event, each October, winemakers host the three-day Bushing Festival celebrating the release of the new vintage.

South Australia processes the largest tonnage of grapes and has the largest vineyard area in Australia.

Congratulations!

Lake Breeze Wines of Langhorne Creek have been awarded three trophies at the Oct 1998 Adelaide Wine Show. The awards were won by the Lake Breeze 1996 Winemaker's Selection Shiraz, in what is considered to be the toughest wine show in Australia. They were:

The Cork & Seals Trophy - best varietal dry red table wine Shiraz.
The Wine Industry Journal Trophy - best dry red table wine, any variety.
The Wine Press Club Trophy - best dry red table wine in show

Rosemount Estate's 1995 Balmoral Syrah triumphed over more than 6,000 wines from Australia and New Zealand to win the Wine of the Year Award

d'Arendburg's Chester Osborn was named inaugural Winemaker of the Year.

Nick Haselgrove, Chief Winemaker at Haselgrove Wines, was runner up.

Here are the wineries of the McLaren Region,
you are very welcome to step inside
and enjoy their facilities.

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Aldinga Bay Vineyards Winemaker: Nick Girolamo
Specialising In: Premium Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines
Grape Types Grown: Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Riesling; Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; Shiraz; Merlot;Port; Grenache
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Main South Road, Aldinga SA 5173 Telephone: (085) 56 3179
This is a small maker on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia, 45 km south of Adelaide, using traditional winemaking skills acquired in Italy by Don and Olga Girolamo (hence the former name, Donolga). The combination of a mediterranean type climate, fertile Biscay-type soils, and the influence of cooling sea breezes from the Gulf of St Vincent, provide an ideal environ-ment for premium grapes.

Andrew Garrett Winery Winemaker: Philip Reschke
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Sparkling Wine
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet; Shiraz; Pinot Noir; Cabernet Franc; Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Semillon; Riesling; Cabernet Sauvignon
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: Kangarilla Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8853
This is a large and attractive winery complex, with a cellar door operation running alongside the extensive motel/ ‘McLarens on the Lake’ restaurant/convention centre and Gem shop, in front of a duck-filled lake (it’s a great place for a family picnic, just outside McLaren Vale itself). It is a significant winery which makes good wines. Although it still carries the Andrew Garrett name, the winery is now owned by Mildara Blass. Exports to Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Europe.

Beresford/Crestview Wines Winemaker: Robert Dundon
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wine; Sparkling Wine
Grape Types Grown: All bought in
Opening Hours: 8.30 am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: 49 Fraser Avenue, Happy Valley SA 5159 Telephone: (08) 322 3611
The ‘Old Horndale Winery’, now home to Beresford and Crestview Wines, is nestled just below the western approaches to Clarendon. It is alleged to have its own ghost and is one of a trilogy of historic wineries within coo-ee of each other, the others being Chateau Reynella and Mount Hurtle (all are worth visiting, and are close to the city of Adelaide). It is said to be the last remaining operating gravity-fed winery, a very necessary attribute in the days before mechanical and electrical pumps for moving grape juice and wine. Rob Dundon was for some years the red and fortified winemaker for Hardy’s, and knows his business. Wines are sold under the Beresford, Bosanquet Estate and Crestview label and are distributed at cellar door and by mail order and retail outlets in all States.

Chapel Hill Winery Winemaker: Pam Dunsford
Specialising In: Dry Red and White Table Wines; Dessert Ports
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet; Chardonnay; Shiraz
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm	Address: Chapel Hill Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8429
Family owned (by the Gerard family), the winery was founded in 1979. Chapel Hill Winery (formerly Chapel Hill Cellars) is a tiny scenic winery, set in an old chapel atop the slopes of McLaren Vale to the north-east of the town. There is a large selection of homemade culinary delights. Pam Dunsford is a highly skilled wine-maker, and this is a model winery and cellar door outlet. Distributed nationally and through cellar door and retail outlets in Adelaide. Adjacent to the winery is Chapel Hill Park, with coin-operated BBQs, children’s playground and the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge bushwalk. Bi-monthly art exhibitions by well- known South Australian artists.

Chateau Reynella - BRL Hardy Limited Winemaker: Stephen Pannell, Tom Newton
Specialising In: Premium Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines; Brandy
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Merlot; Chardonnay
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Christmas Day and Good Friday)	Address: Reynella Road, Reynella SA 5161 Telephone: (08) 381 2266
Owned by BRL-Hardy Pty Ltd. The premises were established by John Reynell in 1838. This is a large and scenic winery complex, surrounded by Chateau Reynella’s vineyards, and has been the head office and white-wine-making centre for Hardy’s since they bought the historic property from Rothmans of Pall Mall in late 1982. Berri Renmano took over Thomas Hardy and Sons in 1992. The cellar door, just inside the entrance gate, is large but cosy: wines include Eileen Hardy Chardonnay and Shiraz, the Hardy Regional Collection, Nottage Hill Cabernet, Riesling and Chardonnay, Sir James sparkling wine, vintage Port-styles and the Chateau Reynella basket pressed red wines and Chardonnay. Full function facilities catering for groups from 10-1000 for special private functions, self guided tours and superb award winning botanic gardens. The products are distributed nationally and internationally.

Clarendon Hills Winemaker: Roman Bratasiuk
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines
Grape Types Grown: Pinot Noir; Chardonnay; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Grenache
Opening Hours: By appointment only, also open during festivals	Address: Brookmans Road, Blewitt Springs SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0544
Roman Bratasiuk was a bio-chemist with the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science for 25 years. To get away from it all in 1989 he established a business on 15 ha of 75-year-old vineyards. He was inspired by the great wines of France, which he is trying to duplicate, using old vines and dry- grown grapes. The tasting room has picture windows looking over Cape Jervis and the Gulf of St Vincent. Distribution to various States, and to the U.K., also by mail order.

Coriole Vineyards Winemaker: Stephen Hall
Specialising In: Dry Red and White Table Wines
Grape Types Grown: Shiraz; Semillon; Sangiovese; Chenin Blanc; Cabernet Sauvignon
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm	Address: Chaffeys Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8305
Family owned (by the Lloyd family), founded 1969. Coriole is a quality small maker tucked away off the beaten track, not far from Seaview Winery. The buildings date from 1860. You can taste the wines in a historic stone barn with an adjacent house/barn/lawn area where visitors can enjoy a bite to eat in a charming garden setting. Delicious local olive oil and olives can also be purchased here. Distributed through cellar door and retail outlets in all States, with exports to U.K. and Canada. Tours are available by appointment.

Curtis Wines Winemaker: Paride Curtis
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Port
Grape Types Grown: Shiraz; Semillon; Pedro; Grenache
Opening Hours: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm	Address: Foggo Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8389
A very small winery in an attractive vineyard setting, with an Italian flavour, nestled in the centre of the Vales district, with two restaurants within walking distance - Cafe de Vine (unlicensed), on nearby Kangarilla Road, offers simple snacks, and the more formal Haselgrove Restaurant winery 100 metres further. This winery is open at weekends only, as the owner is busy growing grapes and making wine weekdays. Tony Curtis started to take wine seriously in 1987, with his first vintage in 1988. Grapevines up to 75 years old yield Semillon, Grenache and Shiraz wines, plus both vintage and tawny Port-styles.

d’Arenberg Wines Winemaker: Chester d’Arenberg Osborn
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines
Grape Types Grown: Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Grenache; Mataro; Chambourcin; Chenin Blanc; Viogiener
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: Osborn Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8206
Family owned, purchased in 1912, this understated winery is on top of a hill overlooking the district. The d’Arenberg label and d’Arry Osborn’s face are well known in the McLaren Vale area, and his distinctively flavoured reds reflect much of the history of the area. With Chester Osborn, third generation winemaker, d’Arenberg makes quality white wines. Distribution nationally and through cellar door, and exports widely. There are picnic facilities available and a restaurant.

Dennis of McLaren Vale Winemaker: Peter Dennis
Specialising In: Premium Red and White Table Wines; Port; Mead
Grape Types Grown: Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Muscat; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Merlot; Grenache
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Hols 10.30am - 5.00pm	Address: Kangarilla Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8665
In 1947 Egerton (E.S.) Dennis, after serving in the R.A.A.F, settled on his present 40 ha vineyard at McLaren Flat, giving birth to Dennis Wines in 1971. . The property is beautifully situated at McLaren Flat, at the base of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges, where soil, climate and rainfall are ideal for grapes. The winery in the early seventies pioneered the production of mead, made from fermented honey, the oldest alcoholic beverage in recorded history. There is a National Trust Monument commemorating early settlers and first church in the region and picnic facilities. National distribution and through cellar door.

Dyson Wines Winemaker: Allan Dyson
Specialising In: Vintage Varietal Table Wines; Hand made dry champagne; Fortified Wine
Grape Types Grown: Pinot Noir; Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Semillon; Cabernet Sauvignon
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: Sherriff Road, Maslin Beach SA 5170 Telephone: (08) 386 1092
This vineyard and winery is 2.5 km from the coast at Maslin Beach (famous as Australia’s first legal nude beach) on the Fleurieu Peninsula, 45 km south of Adelaide, 7 km west of McLaren Vale. Cooling breezes at night create a complex micro-climate in which the vines produce high quality fruit. All wines under the Dyson label are grown, vintaged, aged, bottled and packaged on the Estate. Distribution through Victoria, N.S.W. and cellar door. Vine garden entertainment area available by booking.

Fern Hill Estate Winemaker: Grant Burge
Specialising In: Premium Red and White Table Wines
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00 pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: Ingoldby Road, MCLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0167
Fern Hill Estate was founded in the late 1970s by local winemakers Wayne and Patricia Thomas as Thomas Fern Hill. Having built the reputation of Fern Hill Estate for producing award winning McLaren Vale wines over the years, Wayne and Pat sold the winery in 1994. The new owners Terry and Jill Hill have continued the premium theme set by the Thomas’s and currently produce extremely limited quantities of the finest red and white styles to come out of McLaren Vale. The Fern Hill Estate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Semillon are available mainly through cellar door and mailing list

Hardy’s Tintara Winemaker: Peter Dawson; Stephen Pannell; Tom Newton; Ed Carr
Specialising In: Premium Red and White Table Wines; Sparkling Wines; Ports; Brandy
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Chardonnay; Merlot
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Christmas Day and Good Friday)	Address: Main Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 9185
A public company, owned by BRL-Hardy, founded 1853. Tintara dates from 1876 under the Hardy family’s control, and earlier than that under the control of others. It is the largest winery in the area, situated in the middle of the town of McLaren Vale, with a brandy bond at the front (Hardy’s Black Bottle Brandy) and extensive production areas and wood storage at rear. This large, attractive winery provides Hardy’s premium red and fortified wines. There is an extensive tasting area. Full function facilities catering for groups from 10 - 1000 for special private functions, self guided tours of the winery and superb award winning botanic gardens. Distributed nationally and internationally. Head office is at Hardy’s Reynella Winery.

Haselgrove Wines Winemaker: Nick Haselgrove
Specialising In: Dry Red and White Table Wines; Fortified and Sparkling Wines
Grape Types Grown: Chardonnay; Shiraz; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Colombard
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Weekends	Address: Foggo Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8706
This small winery is smack in the middle of the vineyards of the district. It was established in 1980 by James Haselgrove, who left in 1992. Australian Premium Wines, trading as Haselgrove Wines, now own it and cheerful General Manager Reg Wymond runs the business. Distribution through cellar door, mail order and in Sydney and Melbourne. Foggo’s Restaurant serves two or three-course tasters’ lunches Wednesday-Sundays from noon at reasonable prices, licensed to serve wine at cellar door prices. Cellar door facilities also available at Main Road, Coonawarra.

Hillstowe Wines Winemaker:Chris Laurie
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines
Grape Types Grown: Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Riesling; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Cabernet Franc
Opening Hours: 11.00am - 4.00pm daily (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Address: Sand Road, Mclaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 388 1400
Dedicated grapegrowers Chris Laurie and David Paxton purchased the run- down but excellent Hillstowe Vineyard at McLaren Vale in 1980. Replanted with premium varieties and using up to date viticultural techniques, it quickly established a reputation for quality. Hillstowe's McLaren Vale wines can be tasted and purchased in the historic Salopian Inn, where Pip Forrester has established an Australia wide reputation for her regional Australian cuisine featuring local produce. Distributed through agents in all states plus exports to the UK, USA, Europe and Hong Kong.

Horndale Winery Winemaker: Phil Albrecht
Specialising In: Full Bodied Reds; White Table Wines; Port
Grape Types Grown: Red Frontignac
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm Mon-Sat 10.00am - 5.30 pm Sunday	Address: Fraser Avenue, Happy Valley SA 5159 Telephone: (08) 387 0033
This is one of a trilogy of wineries in the Reynella area, 30 minutes’ south of Adelaide, which are all thoroughly worth the drive south. They are halfway to McLaren Vale, but many visitors don’t make the small but worthwhile detour. Horndale winery is run by Phil Albrecht, winemaker and general manager. The winery claims the oldest brandy pot still in Australia, and wines include dry reds, sweet and dry whites and Port-styles plus sherry-styles, most available in bulk. Available through cellar door and by mail order. A restaurant is open for dinner on Fridays and lunch on Sundays. There is also a private function room with full licence and catering service.

Hugo Wines Winemaker: John Hugo
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Port; Muscat
Grape Types Grown: Riesling; Chardonnay; Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; Grenache
Opening Hours: 10.30am - 5.00pm 7 days (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)	Address: Elliott Road, MCLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0098
John and Liz Hugo started this small winery and vineyards in 1982. It’s just below the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. Good wines, include Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, tawny Port-style, liqueur Muscat. You get there by travelling east from McLaren Vale along Kangarilla Road, passing through the hamlet of McLaren Flat, then travelling three kilometres before turning left into Elliott Road and driving 800 metres to the winery. A cosy and welcoming cellar door offers magnificent views of nearby vineyards and rolling grazing land and, like many other local wineries, you can meet your maker here.

Ingoldby Wines Winemaker: Philip Reschke
Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines
Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Cabernet Franc; Chardonnay; Shiraz; Semillon; Grenache
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)	Address: Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8853
Jim Ingoldby started this small winery in McLaren Flat in 1973, making quite a name for himself and his wines. It is best known for very good Cabernet Sauvignons, and other wines include Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard, which is very French in style. In mid 1995 Mildara-Blass bought the winery, so their quality wines can be tasted at Andrew Garrett wines, at the nearby cellar door in Kangarilla Road. Tours by appointment, or lunch in the adjacent parkland area. An underground cellar with paintings done by local artists is here for viewing by the public.

Kay’s Amery Vineyards Winemaker: Colin Kay Established: 1890	Price Range: $10.00-$17.00
Specialising Specialising In: Full Bodied Dry Reds; White Table Wines; Fortified Wines
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Pinot Noir; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Mataro
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 12.00 noon - 5.00pm	adresKays Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8211
DescripFamily owned and founded in 1890. The Kays - father Cud Kay and his winemaker son, Colin - are pillars of the McLaren Vale winemaking establish-ment. Like a few of the other older wineries in the area, they offer older vintages of some wines, especially reds, at cellar door prices. Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Block Six Shiraz (vines planted 1892) and Grenache, late harvest Frontignac, dry Sauvignon Blanc, tawny Port-style, liqueur Muscat. Bulk reds and Port-styles also available. Limited distribution available through Sydney and Melbourne. Exports to New Zealand. Picnic area (with scenic views), pottery, and homemade produce for sale. The winery has heritage-listed old cellars and home.

Luong Rice Winery Established: 1989	Price Range: $5.50 - $15.00
Specialising Specialising In: Rice Wine
Grape Types Grown:
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days	adres220 Main South Road McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8156
Descrip This is one of the more unusual wineries in the area, worth a visit and taste. It is situated in the middle of McLaren Vale at the rear of the Red Gum Restaurant. Peter Bengsen makes Chinese rice wine which is sold here primarily for cooking purposes. He also sells a small selection of conventional grape wines and a liqueur port which is fortified with Rice Brandy. The newly built cellar door area is complemented by an outside courtyard, BBQ and eating area.

Maglieri Wines Winemaker: John Loxton Established: 1972	Price Range: $2.80 - $13.00
Specialising Specialising In: Lambrusco; Premium Red and White Table Wines
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Riesling; Shiraz; Semillon; Merlot; Grenache; Chardonnay
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am - 4.00pm Sun & Public Holidays 11.00am - 4.30pm	adres Douglas Gully Road, McLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0177
DescripSubstantial middle-sized winery with an Italian flavour, owned by the Maglieri family and founded in 1972, producing good wines including a full range of red and white wines, plus fortifieds. Good Riesling, but they also specialise in wines with an Italian touch, notably Lambrusco-style, a light red which is popular in the U.S.A, plus gutsy Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache wines. Distributed in most major States, mailing list and cellar door. Exports to New Zealand. Large lawn with play-ground area, shaded by trees, for picnics; groups catered for by arrangement. BBQs can also be arranged. Local art on display.

Manning Park Wines Winemakers: Michael Brown, Warren Randall Established: 1982	Price Range $10.00 - $15.00
Specialising Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines; Ports
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Riesling; Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Grenache; Sauvignon Blanc.
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	adresCorner Chalk Hilland Olivers Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8209
DescripManning Park is set in a picturesque vineyard setting, two minutes’ drive from The Barn restaurant. It has an unusual heritage stone building, superb gardens and a spacious cellar door area, plus a patio area with a BBQ for visitors. Founded 1982, and since then has established a reputation for its Port- style wines. Wines include four recently released new wines - &quotGreat White" &quotWild Shiraz" &quotNative Cabernet" and &quotSavage Grenache". Handcrafted, already-cured port barrels in various sizes are also available at cellar door. Distribution through cellar door and mailing list (P.O. Box 233, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171).

Marienberg Wines Winemaker: Grant Burge Established: 1966	Price Range: $5.95 - $14.95
Specialising Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Sparkling and Fortified wines
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Riesling; Semillon; Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Pinot Noir
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00 pm daily (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	adres2 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 9666
DescripUrsula and Geoffrey Pridham established Marienberg at Happy Valley in 1966, though it is now owned by the Hill Group, and is located in the McLaren Vale township. The cellar door is attractive, just off the main street and directly opposite the popular Barn restaurant. Wines include Shiraz, Cabernet, Semillon/Chardonnay, Lavinia (classic dry white), Riesling, Chardonnay, Port and a Methode Champenoise sparkling style called ‘Nicole’. Art exhibitions and tourist information on site (there is more next door and at The Barn). Picnic area and BBQ facilities available by arrangement. Wines available nationally and through cellar door. Exports to Europe, U.K., U.S.A., New Zealand, and Fiji.

Maxwell Wines Winemaker: Mark Maxwell Established: 1979	Price Range: $8.00 - $12.00
Specialising Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Mead (honey wine)
Grape Types Grown:Grape Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Merlot
Opening Hours:Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	adresCORNER CHALK ROAD AND OLIVERS ROADMCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8200
DescripThis family owned winery was founded in 1979 to make red and white table wines and meads. The winery crushes 250 tonnes of fruit a year, all from the McLaren Vale area. An observation ‘Beehive’ is here for viewing, so visitors can see things from a bee’s eye point of view. Staff are more than willing to provide information on other Vales wineries and their locations. Wines include Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet/Merlot, with of course meads made from fermented honey. Distribution nationally and through cellar door. No tours or picnics. A small playground is available for kids.

Merrivale Wines Winemaker: Brian Light Established: 1971	Price Range $8.00 - $20.00
Specialising Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Ports
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Chardonnay; Riesling
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 11.00am - 3.00pm Fri to Sun and Public Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm	adresOlivers Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 9196
DescripKay and Brian Light recently acquired this rural winery, which was established in 1971, and they set about revitalising it. Brian’s grandfather and father began growing grapes in the 1920s in Coromandel and Happy Valleys, to the north east. Brian graduated Dux of Roseworthy’s winemaking course in 1973. Their Tapestry label is their premium varietal wine range. It is a small but intriguing winery with cellar door facilities and picnic grounds, some interstate distribution. Wines include Riesling, Chardonnay, dry Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Port-styles. Distribution through cellar door, and by mail order (P.O. Box 91, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171).

Middlebrook Winery and Restaurant Winemaker: Walter Clappis Established: 1947	Price Range: Average $8.50
Specialising Specialising In: Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines; Ports
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Chardonnay; Semillon
Opening Hours:Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.00 pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	adresSand Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0004
DescripThis is an appealing eating/tasting destination, again surrounded by vine-yards, and with varied and interesting entertainment on offer. It is a winery and restaurant complex offering relaxed dining in a courtyard atmosphere. It has contemporary Australian cuisine, available for lunch seven days and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights over summer. Function rooms are available for wedding receptions, business or social events. Dridan Fine Art and Fleurieu Showcase open seven days 10am-5pm, displaying Australian art and local craft in a pleasant atmosphere. It also offers Durus- Honey Cumquat Liqueur, an enticing and different drink developed by David Hardy.

Mount Hurtle Winery Established: 1897 Winemaker: Geoff Merrill	Price Range: $8.00 - $20.00
Specialising Premium Dry Red and White Table Wines
Types Grown Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Grenache; Chardonnay
Opening Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun & Public Holidays 12.00 noon - 5.00pm	Cnr Pimpala Road & Sir James Hardy Way, Reynella SA 5161 Telephone: (08) 381 6877
This historic winery, just south-east of Chateau Reynella, dates from 1897. Talented Geoff Merrill, with a big moustache and a taste for Test Cricket, produces wines under the Merrill label, including Chardonnay (from McLaren Vale and the Barossa ) and Cabernet Sauvignon (from Coonawarra and McLaren Vale). Under the Mount Hurtle label there is Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet/Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Grenache Rosé. He also makes a fighting brand of Chardonnay, a red and a bubbly as &quotCockatoo Ridge". Distributed in all States, by mail order (P.O. Box 386, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171) and cellar door. Facilities include a function area, landscaped rose gardens, large dam and picnic and BBQ facilities.

Noon’s Winery Established: 1976 Winemaker: David Noon	Price Range: $12.50 - $17.00
Specialising Full Bodied Red Wines; Fortified wines
Types Grown Grenache
Opening 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Rifle Range Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8290
A small winery between McLaren Vale and Willunga, family owned and founded in 1976. One of the attributes that distinguishes the small winemakers of both McLaren Vale and many other areas of Australia is some distinctive and unusual products, here specialising in reds. Key wines are maceration carbonique reds (wine allowed to naturally ferment, rather than being induced, so to speak), big full-bodied reds, unfiltered reds and mulled red spiced wine plus vintage Port-styles. Distributed through cellar door and mail order (P.O. Box 88, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171). Picnic areas available and a BBQ is provided, along with a children’s playground.

Norman’s Wines Established: 1851 Winemaker: Brian Light	Price Range: $7.00 - $19.00
Specialising Dry Red and White Wines; Ports; Sparkling Wines
Grape Types Grown: Grape Types Grown: Riesling; Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Chenin blanc; Cabernet Sauvignon; Pinot Noir; Cabernet Franc; Merlot
Opening 10.00am - 5.00pm daily (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Grants Gully Road, Clarendon SA 5157 Telephone: (08) 383 6138
Normans Wines Pty Ltd was Coolawin Estate, merging with Victorian based Australian Wine Industries Group in late 1994, becoming a public company. The southern winery is atop the Adelaide Hills, several minutes’ from historic Clarendon. Wines from areas including Adelaide Hills and Plains (Evanston Plains), embrace Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The other winery, at Monash, 250 km north east of Adelaide in the Riverland, crushed some 12,000 tonnes in 1995, making it a bulk supplier to others and a major brand builder and exporter. Visitors welcome, tours by appointment, good BBQ and picnic spot.

Oliverhill Wines Established: 1973 Winemaker: Stuart Miller	Price Range: $6.00 - $15.00
Specialising Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines; Sparkling Wines
Types Grown Chardonnay; Cabernet Sauvignon; Traminer; Shiraz; Grenache
Opening 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Seaview Road, MCLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8922
Linda and Stuart Miller own this winery, which was founded in 1973, and is near the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge National Park. Oliverhill also overlooks the picturesque township of McLaren Vale and the rolling vineyards leading to the Gulf. The cellar door is home to some old Red Gum bars and tables that attract lots of attention from both tourists and antique buffs. The wines include Traminer, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling wines, Port-styles and other fortified wines. Distribution through cellar door and mail order (P.O. Box 22, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171). Picnic areas, lunches served weekdays.

Patritti Reynella Established: 1978 Winemaker: Geoffrey Patritti	Price Range: $2.00 - $9.00
Specialising Table Wines; Brandy; Non alcoholic grape and fruit juices
Types Grown Supplied by Patritti Adelaide
Opening Wed-Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm	Cnr Sir James Hardy Way & Pimpala Road, Woodcroft via Reynella SA 5161 Telephone: (08) 322 3699
Giovanni Patritti, from Italy, founded the company in 1926. He crushed his first grapes at Dover Gardens in Adelaide in the late 1920s. Since then tradition has been preserved with ownership maintained by his wife, three sons and daughter at the original cellar. In the early 1960s urban expansion motivated the Patritti family to purchase vineyards just outside McLaren Vale. Further supplies of grapes are purchased from the River-land, Barossa and Clare Valley districts. They also produce non alcoholic grape and fruit juices for the domestic and overseas markets, and offer bulk wines for home bottling. See G. Patritti & Co. - Adelaide Hills & Plains.

Richard Hamilton Wines Established: 1972 Winemaker: Ralph Fowler	Price Range: $10.00 - $18.00
Specialising Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines
Types Grown Chardonnay; Semillon; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Sauvignon Blanc; Merlot; Grenache
Opening Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat. 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun and Public Holidays 11.00am - 5.00pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Main Road, Willunga (near McLaren Vale) SA 5172 Telephone: (085) 56 2288
This winery, set on the road amid vineyards halfway between McLaren Vale and the township of Willunga, is owned by Dr Richard Hamilton, a doctor of medicine who has long recognised wine’s medicinal advantages, perhaps because his family has been making wine since 1837. Richard Hamilton Chardonnay is the winery’s specialty. Other wines in the range include Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and a magnif-icent Shiraz grown on 100 year old vines. Distributed nationally, with exports to U.K., Denmark, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong. Dr Hamilton also owns LECONFIELD in Coonawarra. Tours, picnics welcome. All major credit cards accepted.

Ryecroft Vineyards Established: 1888 Winemaker: Charles Whish	Price Range: $8.00 - $10.50
Specialising Premium Red and White Table Wines
Types Grown Chardonnay; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Sauvignon Blanc
Opening Mon-Fri 10.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 12.00 noon - 5.00pm	Ingoldby Road, McLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0001
This is a well known McLaren Vale winery which was first established in 1888 in McLaren Flat township. It was purchased by Rosemount Estate in early 1992 and is now a substantial and high quality maker. There are three ranges of wine: The Flame Tree Red and White (these are a blend); the Flame Tree Shiraz and Chardonnay (100 per cent varietals); and the &quotTraditional" Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot; and &quotContemporary" Chardonnay, which is wooded. Each of these wines can be purchased from cellar door and are also available nationally and exported to a number of countries through Rosemount. Also at the winery is a lawned picnic area, paintings for sale and a range of local gourmet products.

Scarpantoni Estate Wines Established: 1979 Winemaker: Michael Scarpantoni Fillipo Scarpantoni	Price Range: $6.00 - $20.00
Specialising Premium Red and White Table Wines; Fortified and Sparkling Wines
Types Grown: Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Merlot; Gamay; Chardonnay; Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Muscat
Opening 10.00am - 5.00pm 7 days (Except Good Friday and Christmas Day)	Scarpantoni Drive, McLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0186
Owned by the Scarpantoni family and founded in 1979, this winery is located very close to the hamlet of McLaren Flat. It is a quality small producer with very reasonable cellar door prices. Their wines include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, late-picked Riesling, botrytised Riesling, Gamay Beaujolais-style (a light red), Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot (The School Block), fortified late-picked liqueur Riesling, vintage Port-style, plus sparkling wines. Distributed nationally, by mail order (P.O. Box 84, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171) and to U.K., Switzerland, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., New Zealand and New Guinea. Pottery and paintings are on display and for sale at the winery.

Seaview Winery Established: 1850 Winemaker: Mike Farmilo	Price Range: $7.50 - $18.50
Specialising Red and White Table Wines; Sparkling Wines
Types Grown Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Chardonnay
Opening Mon-Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm Sat & Public Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun 11.00am - 4.00pm	Chaffey’s Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8250
This famous winery is home to the Seaview family of wines, including Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its historic buildings and a large, impressive tasting room lined with old carved wine vats, sit nestled in the folds of rolling McLaren Vale vine- yards. You can comfortably taste a wide range of quality wines here, which are genuine value for money. They include their best-known brands, Seaview Sauvignon Blanc, White Burgundy style, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Seaview’s excellent sparkling wines. Distributed nationally through Southcorp Wines, the owners. Visitors can inspect the winery, however there are no organised tours. A lawned area for picnics and a function area.

Shottesbrooke Vineyards Established: 1984 Winemaker: Nick Holmes	Price Range: $12.00 - $17.50
Specialising Premium Dry Red and White Table Wines
Types Grown Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Chardonnay
Opening Tue-Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 12.00 noon - 5.00pm	1 Bagshaws Rd, MCLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0002
A new winery established by talented winemaker Nick Holmes (formerly with Ryecroft). The cellar door is relatively new and made from stone, iron and timber. The bar is jarrah, previously used to hold wine, looking towards the Willunga hills, vineyards and Kuitpo forest. A small creek runs through the middle of Shottesbrooke, making an excellent location for a picnic (bring your own table and chairs). Shottesbrooke has vineyards in McLaren Vale and the cool areas to its south, offering premium table wines. Sales by mail order (P.O. Box 270, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171) and though cellar door.

St Francis Winery Established: 1856 Winemaker: Different winemakers employed under contract	Price Range: $5.00 - $13.00
Specialising: Red and White Table Wines; Fortified Wines; Sparkling and Non-alcoholic Wines
Types Grown: All grapes bought in
Opening: Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm	Bridge Street, Old Reynella SA 5161 Phone: (08) 381 1925
This complex is just off the Main South Road at Reynella, accessed either just before you pass the site, or just afterwards (both turn-offs to the left, heading south). It includes a motel with 37 rooms, and conference facilities. Spas provided in some rooms, indoor pool, sauna too. The winery (the restaurant and motel are owned separately) was established in the 1850s and is now owned by Peter Huffam and Bill Bell, and was founded in 1856. Wines include dry reds, dry whites, Port and sherry-styles. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner (08) 381 5833.

Stevens Cambrai Wines Winemaker: Graham Stevens
Specialising
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Opening Hours:	adresHamilton Road, MCLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0251
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