Luong Rice Winery
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adres220 Main South Road
McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8156 |
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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. |
Manning Park Wines
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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 - "Great White" "Wild Shiraz" "Native Cabernet" and "Savage 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). |
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Marienberg WinesWinemaker:Grant Burge
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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
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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. |
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Merrivale Wines
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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
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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. |
Middleton Estate Wines
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adresFlagstaff Hill Road,
Middleton SA 5213 Telephone: (085) 55 4136 |
DescripAs a statement of the dream of a small winemaker, this could hardly be better: "Perhaps all wineries start as a dream or vision, certainly most of the small wineries were planted from the heart rather than from an accountant’s perspective. Middleton Estate was just such a dream." The winery was established in 1979 and is now owned by Greg Markey, John Lewis and wine- maker Nigel Catt. Their stylish wines include Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and a Port- style wine. Available in Canberra, Adelaide, mail order (P.O. Box 2092, Middleton, South Australia 5213) and through cellar door. BBQ facilities and Sunday lunches are available, bookings necessary. |
Mount Hurtle Winery
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Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Grenache; Chardonnay |
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adresCnr Pimpala Road
& Sir James Hardy Way, Reynella SA 5161 Telephone: (08) 381 6877 |
DescripThis 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 "Cockatoo 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. |
Norman’s Wines(Norman’s Chais Clarendon) Winemaker:
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Riesling; Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Chenin blanc; Cabernet Sauvignon; Pinot Noir; Cabernet Franc; Merlot |
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adresGrants Gully Road,
Clarendon SA 5157 Telephone: (08) 383 6138 |
DescripNormans 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. |
Ryecroft Vineyards
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Chardonnay; Cabernet Sauvignon; Shiraz; Sauvignon Blanc |
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adresIngoldby Road,
McLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0001 |
DescripThis 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 "Traditional" Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot; and "Contemporary" 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. |
Seaview Winery
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adresChaffey’s Road,
McLaren Vale SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 323 8250 |
DescripThis 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
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Tue-Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 12.00 noon - 5.00pm |
adres1 Bagshaws Rd,
MCLaren Flat SA 5171 Telephone: (08) 383 0002 |
DescripA 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
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adresBridge Street,
Old Reynella SA 5161 Telephone: (08) 381 1925 |
DescripThis 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
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