Things to do in , South Australia: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

May 31, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover the best top things to do in , Australia including Fox Creek Wines, Shottesbrooke Vineyards, Primo Estate, Dog Ridge Winery, McLaren Vale III Associates, White Feather Red Winery, Rocky Ridge Winery, d'Arenberg, Coriole Winery, Hugh Hamilton Wines.
Restaurants in McLaren Vale Wine Region

1. Fox Creek Wines

90 Malpas Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8557 0000 [email protected] http://www.foxcreekwines.com
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 325 reviews

Fox Creek Wines

Fox Creek Wines is an iconic, award winning winery located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With a rich heritage in crafting fine regional wines since 1994, Fox Creek Wines portfolio ranges from Sparkling white through to Shiraz and includes exciting Italian varietals. Our commitment is to cultivate a unique wine brand that embodies the qualities of craftsmanship, innovation, consistency and authenticity. We invite you to visit our historic 19th century stone Cellar Door cottage, conveniently located 45 kilometres south of Adelaide, between the villages of McLaren Vale and Willunga on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The expansive grassed areas surrounded by flower beds, gum trees and of course vineyards, allow visitors to find their own tranquil spot from which to enjoy a view of the cottage, the Fox Creek winery and our iconic wine region, McLaren Vale.

Reviewed By ctwatson

Fox Creek Winery is my favorite winery in McLaren Vale. Their Vixen Sparkling Shiraz and other wines are excellent and I always use them for functions and entertaining.

2. Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Excellent
91%
Good
9%
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Shottesbrooke Vineyards is a well-respected, award-winning 5 star wine producer in the premium winegrowing region of McLaren Vale. Offering a variety of both traditional and educational wine tastings, private picnic areas, and hosted, behind-the-scenes winery and vineyard tours, there really is something to delight everyone - those with an hour to spare, or those who have all day. Their unique experiences showcase everything that modern, sustainable winemaking can be, and aim to celebrate regionality in wine and the intricacies of the winemaking process.

3. Primo Estate

50 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 6800 [email protected] http://www.primoestate.com.au
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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5.0 based on 178 reviews

Primo Estate

Taste our handcrafted wines in the beautiful setting of our piazzetta-style cellar door and tasting room. For groups of 7 or more, please book in advance for our JOSEPH Experience tasting, a seated flight of premium wines with a tasting platter of local bread, Italian cheese and delicious JOSEPH Extra Virgin Olive Oil for just $20 per head, refunded upon purchase from the JOSEPH range. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to our award winning winery.

Reviewed By FBW2019 - Sydney, Australia

Hone of some of McLaren Vale's finest wines ????10/10 Highly Recommended!! Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff who make one feel at home and part of the great wine family that Primo Estate cater for.

4. Dog Ridge Winery

129 Bagshaws Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8383 0140
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Dog Ridge Winery

Picture this: a calm, relaxed creek-side setting amongst gum trees in a revegetated native corridor filled with abundant wildlife. Your picnic hamper is by your side as you sit back, listen to birdsong, and sip a James Halliday 96 point rated DogRidge Cabernet. Afterwards, you wander through the Cellar Door and art gallery and settle in at the handmade refectory table to be guided through a comprehensive tasting experience. Such is the DogRidge experience, and it's one not to be missed. The 'Dog Ridge' is a very old grapevine rootstock, no longer used in modern viticulture as it is too vigorous. This remnant of wine history, combined with the fact that Jen and Dave Wright have been breeders of curly coated retrievers and live on a sandy ridge...well, the name makes sense. DogRidge began when Jen and Dave discovered their first 40-acre vineyard in the ancient soils of McLaren Flat's Kurrajong Formation. In 2005 Jen's son Fred, and his wife Sarah, joined the team, with the sole ambition of making great McLaren Vale wines. Before long the Cellar Door opened, and shortly after that the art gallery did too. The 1940s vineyard on ancient Kurrajong soil makes for wines that are heavily perfumed on the nose, with a gentle tannin. DogRidge specializes in the juicier varieties and blends that the McLaren Vale is known for. Take, for example, DogRidge's pride and joy, its 'Most Valuable Player' - the 2012 Shiraz. With an aromatic dominance of mud cake, after dinner mints and cut cedar, you know you're in for something special. The palate starts with a vibrant burst of dark berry fruits up front, with a spiced Christmas cake middle and baked plums on the finish. Sounds too good to be true! But fear not, it's the real deal. The fruit is picked super ripe and vinified in open fermenters with extended skin contact, then pressed delicately into French oak to mature for nearly three years. It's no wonder James Halliday gave it a 95 point rating. Jen and Dave recommend you buy a bottle and enjoy it with a BBQ rib eye steak, mushrooms and red wine jus: spectacular. DogRidge harvests from late January into March, and grows chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, grenache, cabernet, and petit verdot grapes. The Wrights are proud of DogRidge's environmental record, having received property management awards for sustainability and minimal impact on the environment. These awards recognise DogRidge's efforts at incorporating biodiversity into the vineyards, recycling of wine barrel oak and green waste, and conservation of precious water resources. When you arrive for a tasting, you'll be provided with Jen's sourdough bread and Wild Tree extra virgin olive oil for dipping. Be sure to try the botrytis dessert wine, a fortified Viognier, as well as the delectable produce. Open 362 days a year, there's never a bad time to visit DogRidge - take a picnic and make a day of it!

Reviewed By lesleymT7857AE

Had a lovely hour or so with the friendly and knowledgeable Jen. The information about the wines and the region was well-received, and the many wines offered for tasting were delicious. Sipping wine amongst the Blue Wrens and butterflies was a delight after some of the bigger wineries in the area. A visit to this tranquil winery will be well worth your while.

5. McLaren Vale III Associates

796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 7940 [email protected] http://www.mclarenvaleiiiassociates.com.au
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
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5.0 based on 79 reviews

McLaren Vale III Associates

Awarded best Red wine in the World twice for their Giant Squid Ink Shiraz within their Internationally acclaimed Squid Ink Shiraz Range, McLaren Vale III Associates produces premium Estate grown & award winning McLaren Vale wines. Come and taste our amazing range including the signature multi-award winning Squid Ink and International Trophy winning Giant Squid Ink Shiraz and along with our old vine Fourscore Grenache and some other little hidden gems!

6. White Feather Red Winery

Binney Road, Willunga, South Australia 5172 Australia +61 424 355 011 http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Feather-Red-Winery/344132019018878
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

White Feather Red Winery

Reviewed By DonB71 - Castlemaine, Australia

You must visit White Feather, friends said, and they were so right! It's fun, quirky, entertaining, organic, friendly, accommodating ... a real gem amid the vines. I can't think of a better place to enjoy the atmosphere while sharing a great local wine.

7. Rocky Ridge Winery

468 Plains Rd, Sellicks Hill, Onkaparinga, South Australia 5174 Australia +61 413 554 433 http://www.rockyridgevineyard.com.au/index.php
Excellent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Rocky Ridge Winery

Reviewed By Opinionatedtravelle

My partner and I had an amazing time visiting this winery. The wines are amazing and the owners were friendly down to earth people who were very welcoming and lovely to chat with, not to mention the amazing views from the winery. I would defintely recommend a visit and the wines

8. d'Arenberg

Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8329 4888 [email protected] http://www.darenberg.com.au/
Excellent
60%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 765 reviews

d'Arenberg

The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chief Winemaker Chester Osborn in 2003. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine inhalation room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Alternate Realities Museum, located on the ground floor, and view the many art installations on display. The tasting room is located on the top floor, and is open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm.

Reviewed By kylez_182 - Bentleigh, Australia

We were a little concerned that this place had been too hyped up and overrated but it was actually an amazing experience even for me who doesn't actually enjoy wine all that much. The cube is impressive and it's worth just going to get a photo. But I can also highly recommend the tastings on the top floor. Our wine guy James was super friendly, really attentive and engaging, and made it feel like quiet a personal experience even when there were so many people around in the tasting room. I recommend getting there first thing in the morning otherwise it gets super busy. When we left there were people having to line up to get in. And I wouldn't bother with the gallery. Just pay the $15 for the rest of the experience and it should be a pretty enjoyable time!

9. Coriole Winery

79 Chaffeys Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8305 [email protected] http://www.coriole.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 176 reviews

Coriole Winery

Coriole Vineyards was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967. Coriole is still owned by the Lloyds and is now managed by second and third-generation family members. The estate is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide. The original farmhouses were built in 1860 and are now the epicentre of the garden and cellar door at the winery. The original vineyards were planted in 1919. Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.

Reviewed By 121milliem - McLaren Flat, Australia

From the moment we arrived this date day was awesome ???? thanks for a wonderful afternoon ????????❤️???????? the wine tasting with Jacob was fabulous and the guy in the restaurant was also awesomeness with the food and wine he bought to the table, we had a lots of laughs ???? thanks for making our day ????

10. Hugh Hamilton Wines

94 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8689 [email protected] http://www.hughhamiltonwines.com.au/
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

Hugh Hamilton Wines

Hugh Hamilton Wines is a 'must see' winery in McLaren Vale. Set on a ridge line it provides nearly 360 degree 'stunning' views of the McLaren Vale wine region. The wines are all estate grown and include the main stream varietals such as Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot including some of the more rare and unusual varieties including Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Saperavi. All wines have fun names and include The Trickster, The Scallywag, The Rascal, The Villain, The Ratbag, The Mongrel, The Scoundrel, The Floozie, The Oddball, and The Drama Queen. Visitors from overseas are all welcome.

Reviewed By JimM466 - Brisbane, Australia

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Hugh Hamilton Wines today. Had an informative and enjoyable tasting session. This place obviously enjoys making wine and it’s such a great outlook over the vineyard.

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