Make a toast to McLaren Vale

A stone’s throw from Adelaide (just 35 kilometres in fact), take a drive out to the welcoming wave of McLaren Vale. You’ll be glad you did as you’re treated to some of the best wines in the world from a region that pioneered South Australian viticulture. The first vines were planted back in 1838, yet it took almost 160 years before it was given an official GI status.

An idyllic Mediterranean climate, with long warm days and short cool nights, makes McLaren Vale magnificent for producing Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache and innovative newer varieties including Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese. Your visit gives you access to more than 80 cellar doors that craft award winning wines that continue to be widely acknowledged on the global stage.

And your drive will also deliver 30 kilometres of breathtaking coastline and ranges that define McLaren Vale’s boundaries and the distinct landscapes and environment within. Until that day, you can still enjoy a taste of the McLaren Vale from the comfort of home, with wines from Rosemount, Penfolds and Ingoldby.