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McLaren Vale wineries guide


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Plan the perfect wine weekend at these standout cellar doors where you can level up your tasting.

Less than an hour south of Adelaide lies Australia’s most beautiful wine region, where dozens of inviting cellar doors are surrounded by lovingly tended rows of vines caressed by gentle sea breezes. From iconic shiraz to easy-drinking Italian, Greek, Spanish and Portuguese varietals, you’ll find an astonishing range of flavour profiles on offer, and that diversity is reflected in the cellar door offerings at the best McLaren Vale wineries.

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Coriole Vineyards
Rolling hills lined with Sangiovese vines conjure up Tuscany, but the glittering ocean in the distance makes this a McLaren Vale special.

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Kangarilla Road
Old and new school winemaking techniques are on display at this shared cellar door, which is also home to Silent Noise wines.

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Big Easy Radio
It’s strictly adults-only at this giant teal shed surrounded by palms, which feels more like a mate’s backyard than an award-winning winery.

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Woodstock
Little ones will absolutely love the wildlife sanctuary at this sprawling property, one of the most kid-friendly wineries in McLaren Vale.

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Maxwell
This family-friendly winery is best known for mazes and mead, but the real star of the show is usually hard at work in the kitchen.

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d'Arenberg
This giant five-storey Rubik’s Cube rising above the vines is visible long before you reach it.

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Wirra Wirra
If you’re after something a little more casual, the staff at Harry’s Deli begin pulling shots of Dawn Patrol coffee.

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Shottesbrooke
You won’t be able to taste your way through the entire range at this winery, which has six different skews.

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My McLaren Vale
Get exclusive access to one of the best wineries in McLaren Vale.

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Helivista
If you want to fully appreciate McLaren Vale’s stunning natural beauty, this unique tour gives you a bird’s eye view over the entire region.

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Inkwell Wines
The name may be a cheeky reference to the winery’s address, but once you check into Hotel California Road you don't want to leave.

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Gemtree
This winery is big on biodynamics and soil health, but there’s no need to worry if you get your hands dirty on a farm tour.

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Shadow Creek McLaren Vale
A large part of McLaren Vale’s appeal is that it fits so much into one compact region.

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New World Wine Tour Co
Even the most experienced oenophile will learn a thing or two on Ian Hooper’s tours, which explore the cutting edge of McLaren Vale wines.
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