McLaren Vale has a moderate maritime climate with long summer/autumn ripening periods and is hence considered one of Australia's premium wine growing regions. First planted in the 1900s, the wines produced in this region are renowned for their ripe, full-bodied generous flavour.
McLaren Vale produces ripe, rich reds; Shiraz characterised by berry, spice characters. The major white variety of McLaren Vale is Chardonnay that is rich, ripe and peachy. The region also produces consistent top quality Cabernet Sauvignon.
The region has a diversity of grapes in particular Malbec, Merlot, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Verdelho, because of the varied soil types.
There are 50 wineries in the McLaren Vale Wine Region offering cellar door. So, it’s easy to sample the local drop! And while you're there plan to enjoy the festivities and events at the McLaren Vale Sea and Vines Festival held in June each year.
Facilities
Aldinga Bay Wines - Andrew Garrett Wines - Brewery Hill Winery - Chapel Hill Winery - Coriole Vineyards - Crestview / Beresford Wines - D'Arenberg Wines - Dennis Of McLaren Vale - Dyson Maslin Beach Wines - Fern Hill Estate Wines - Fox Creek - Hardy's Chataeu Reynella - Hardy's Tintara Winery - Haselgrove Wines - Hoffman's Wines - Horndale Distillery and Cellars - Hugh Hamilton Fine Wines - Hugo Wines - Ingoldby Wines - Kangarilla Road Vineyard - Kay Bros Amery Vineyards - Magleiri wines - Marienberg Wines - Maxwell Wines - Merrivale Wines - Middlebrook Winery - Mount Hurtle Winery - Noon Winery - Normans Wines - Old Clarenden Winery - Oliverhill Wines - Patritti Reynella - Penny's Hill - Pataringa Wines - Pirramimma Wines - Rosemount Estate Winery - Scarpantoni Estate Winery
Facilities
Shottesbrooke Winery - Simon Hackett Winery - St Francis Winery - Tatachilla Winery - Tinlin's Winery - Stump Hill Cafe Wine Bar - Wayne Thomas Wines - Wirilda Creek Winery - Wirra Wirra Winery - Woodstock Winery and Coterie
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