After a wine that all the cool kids drink? One with a damn cool label, flavours that fill your mouth giving you that “agh can’t we just drink this straight out the bottle” feeling and hand made right here in South Australia, in small batches by a guy who is just-plain-lovely. Then you need to… Read more »
Heading to the Clare Valley for the weekend or even just for a day trip? Need to know a place that sells incredible craft beers on tap made in the valley and small batch wines all in a cosy setting. Well I have the place for you. Hop & Vine. Hop & Vine is… Read more »
Hither & Yon Local, sustainable, family orientated and loving. Just a few words that spring to mind about one of my favourite McLaren Vale based winemakers and boutique cellar door, Hither & Yon. You can find this gem tucked away on High Street in Willunga- across the road from several beautiful cafes and even a… Read more »
Looking for a boutique winery in the Clare Valley that gives away chuppa chups, has a gorgeous setting and will make you laugh so hard that you may actually pee yourself a little bit? Well wander on over to Mad Bastard cellar door because you will get that and a whole lot more. Located in… Read more »
The Clare Valley has some exceptional wineries. My favourite ones those that are boutique and cosy with incredible wines and fabulous staff. That’s why there’s no ifs or buts that Shut The Gate is my new favourite in the valley. Located in the gardens of a old nursery and nestled in a cottage that was built… Read more »
The Clare Valley About a hour and a half from Adelaide by car, this region will sweep you off of your feet and transport you to a place of incredible food, excellent wines and breathtaking scenery. Whether you are a lover of wine or beer, or if you’re stuck as the designated driver, then you… Read more »
In my opinion a good winery (in winter) should have the following: an open fire, great wine selection, a interior to make you feel cosy and the option to have platters if your heart desires. Well Paulett Wines has kinda massively exceeded my expectations and blown them out of the water. On a Tuesday my… Read more »
Many moons ago, or many wines ago shall we say, I was introduced to a boutique winery which was bursting with warmth, personality and incredible platters. It’s my mums local, and I kinda wish it was mine to because it’s divine. The cellar door I’m talking about is home of Lobethal Road. Whether your after… Read more »
Wanting a winery that serves a mouth watering wood oven pizza, has a fab wine list, boutique beer for the boys (and girls), local produce and a art gallery with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Oh and did I forget that it has a incredible view and is surrounded by a lush green forest…. Read more »
When family come from interstate I celebrate, and the best way I know how to do that is grab the car and go winery hopping through the Adelaide Hills. First stop on said winery hopping was to the Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyards. It was our first visit here and we were more than impressed. Mount… Read more »
Goodbye tapestry. Hello S.C Pannell. Like no other winery I’ve encountered in the Vale, this newly renovated cellar door oozes an american basement bar type feel. From the dark walls, to the industrial lighting and neon red signage, this places sucks you in and makes you feel like quite the hipster, and even a little… Read more »
Saturdays are best spent in the vale. As are sundays. And any day ending in ‘day’. The first Saturday of may this year was spent exploring new places, eating delicious food and then visiting this cracker of a winery- Angove Family Winemakers. Angove wines is a 5th generation family owned winery based in McLaren Vale…. Read more »
