Wineries...
Wine is known as the "nectar of the Gods" and you won't hear us disputing that!
Located in the heart of the wine-growing region, Southern Vales is within walking distance of some of the greatest wine producers in Australia, or the world, for that matter. Marienberg, Maxwells, Brewery Hill, Hardys Tintara, and Tatachilla Wineries are all within walking distance, and there are 45 more within close proximity, most with cellar-doors open to the public.
It is considered that McLaren Vale wines contain five major attributes that result in the distinct characteristics of the region: ripeness, elegance, structure, power, and complexity.
McLaren Vale is recognised as one of Australia's safest premium grape growing regions with its moderating maritime climate and long summer/autumn ripening period. This has resulted in McLaren Vale being referred to as "Australia's middle palate" providing wines with softness, ripeness and generosity of flavour.
Below is just a summary of some of the great wineries in the local area...