Michelle's Guidebook to the McLaren Vale Region
Wineries and Breweries
Our favourite places to go
Within walking distance, Graham Stevens wines are probably the best in the region. Don’t go home without trying the Family Reserve Shiraz and the Cleanskins.
Graham Stevens Wines
LOT 2 Ingoldby RdWithin walking distance, Graham Stevens wines are probably the best in the region. Don’t go home without trying the Family Reserve Shiraz and the Cleanskins.
Geddes Wines
283 Blewitt Springs RdFriendly and accommodating with great wines to match.
The hubby’s favourite past time. Plenty of beers to choose from. My favourite is the Mango Beer.
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Goodieson Brewery
194 Sand RdThe hubby’s favourite past time. Plenty of beers to choose from. My favourite is the Mango Beer.
Wines and Ciders are great. Can even add a cake if you’re feeling peckish.
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McCarthy's Orchard
207 Sand RdWines and Ciders are great. Can even add a cake if you’re feeling peckish.
If you are after an experience then The Cube at d’Arenberg Winery is a must see. For $10 you get entry into the Cube showing a quirky art exhibition which then leads the way to a wine tasting room. Don’t forget to visit the toilets before you leave!
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d'Arenberg
Osborn RoadIf you are after an experience then The Cube at d’Arenberg Winery is a must see. For $10 you get entry into the Cube showing a quirky art exhibition which then leads the way to a wine tasting room. Don’t forget to visit the toilets before you leave!
Try the chicken wings and the Shifty beer!
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Shifty Lizard Brewing Co.
33 High StTry the chicken wings and the Shifty beer!
South Coast Brewing Co.
11 Jay DrThe ribs are to die for!
This boutique winery offers about 4 full-bodied reds. This is a quirky winery and the tastings are large. Fabulous views over the Onkaparinga Gorge. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon sipping wine on the lawns.
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Samuel's Gorge
Lot 10 Chaffeys RdThis boutique winery offers about 4 full-bodied reds. This is a quirky winery and the tastings are large. Fabulous views over the Onkaparinga Gorge. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon sipping wine on the lawns.
Never Never Distilling Co.
56 Field StWine, gin and pizza with fab views
Places to eat / takeaway
Where we like to eat or get takeaway
Ind"O"Mex
225 Main RdLove this Indian. You can BYO wine too.
Looking for somewhere special to eat? This is a popular venue so be sure to book. Great selection of gin too.
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The Salopian Inn
Main RoadLooking for somewhere special to eat? This is a popular venue so be sure to book. Great selection of gin too.
Move over Pizzateca, this place is far better! Wood oven pizzas to perfection. Wine tasting too!
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Agostino Wines
Lot 40 Stonehouse LnMove over Pizzateca, this place is far better! Wood oven pizzas to perfection. Wine tasting too!
South Coast Brewing Co.
11 Jay DrThe ribs!
The Currant Shed Restaurant
104 Ingoldby RdFor that special celebration
Russell's pizza is only open on Fridays and Saturdays, be sure to book in advance
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Russell's Pizza
13 High StRussell's pizza is only open on Fridays and Saturdays, be sure to book in advance
Ogre Brewing Co.
252 Main RoadThe beef cheek curry is divine.
Pizzateca
319 Chalk Hill RdGreat pizza for catching up with friends
Markets
Take a look a local produce
A must do on a Saturday morning. Pick up fresh bread, honey and local produce. Willunga high street also has some lovely breakfast cafes.
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Willunga Farmers Market
Main RoadA must do on a Saturday morning. Pick up fresh bread, honey and local produce. Willunga high street also has some lovely breakfast cafes.
Sightseeing
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre
796 Main RdPampering
If you want a bit of pampering and have the best massage ever, Maliwan at The McLaren Vale Retreat will look after you. Book online, they are open 7 days a week.
McLaren Vale Retreat
182 Main RdIf you want a bit of pampering and have the best massage ever, Maliwan at The McLaren Vale Retreat will look after you. Book online, they are open 7 days a week.