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Taste Play Stay McLaren Vale
Make your way through the endless charms of McLaren Vale – a marvellous mecca of fresh produce and first class wines, ready for you to explore.
With great wine, a thriving local food scene, a pristine stretch of South Australia’s most spectacular coast and a climate to rival that of Europe’s most prized Mediterranean destinations, there’s no wonder McLaren Vale is enjoying a surge in popularity and interest.
No overseas travel? No worries, head to the Vale. This wine region has now positioned itself to be one of the most innovative and hotly desired regions in Australia with an inf lux of new winemaking and culinary talent shaping an exciting new era.
First of all, the location is ideal for a day trip or an overnight stay in one of the region’s hundreds of holiday rentals. Barely a 45-minute drive to the south of Adelaide and you’ll find yourself bobbing over the vineyard-wrapped hills and gasping at the sweeping coastal vistas of this beautiful wine region.
Here are some of the sensational places to explore if you're new to the McLaren Vale region.
d'Arenberg
An icon of the McLaren Vale wine region, d'Arenberg Cube is unique in many ways.
McLaren Vale's d'Arenberg Cube has five levels including a wine sensory room and virtual fermenter.
An icon of the McLaren Vale region, d'Arenberg continues to impress with a portfolio of great wines, and the unique appeal of its winery cellar door, the d'Arenberg Cube. From simple wine flights to immersive experiences, a d'Arenberg tasting is not to be missed. This winery offers a wealth of food and wine experiences, with the d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant menu changing with the seasons to serve mouth-watering meals. The stunning views over McLaren Vale also put it on to the must-visit list.
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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023.
Coriole
Coriole's old, ironstone barn cellar door built in 1860.
The Chenin Blanc at Coriole is delightful.
Founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in the 1960s, Coriole is still owned by the Lloyd family. A pioneer of Italian varieties since 1985, Coriole has Australia’s oldest Sangiovese and Fiano vineyards. The Coriole cellar door is located in an ironstone barn built in 1860, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Under the vine canopy in the courtyard, its restaurant showcases local produce on its innovative menu.
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Receive 15% off when you purchase a dozen bottles of Coriole wine!
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Valid until Saturday, 31 December 2022.
Chapel Hill
The 1865 ironstone Chapel is an integral feature of the tasting room.
A wine tasting at Chapel Hill in McLaren Vale is a must-do when visiting the area.
Few Australian wineries have such a rich history or have achieved the acclaim and success as Chapel Hill. The Chapel Hill Winery was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and schoolhouse. Named ‘world’s best winemaker’ at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2007, Chapel Hill is consistently awarded 5 red stars in the James Halliday Wine Companion.
Scarpantoni
The Scarpantoni Estate Wines cellar door is highly worth visiting in the McLaren Vale wine region.
The Scarpantoni family’s wines have always been classically McLaren Vale in style.
With 40 hectares under vine, Scarpantoni Estate Wines produce around 40,000 dozen wines per year with every step of production, from viticulture to the packaged product, done entirely on the premises. This gives the family total control over every stage of the wine-making process and ensures that the highest standards are maintained.
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Receive 10% off all Premium wines at our cellar door OR online using our unique redemption code.
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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023.
Battle of Bosworth + Spring Seed Wine Co.
All wines are organically grown and certified from family vineyards.
Taste the two wine labels: Battle of Bosworth and Spring Seed Wine Co. at their cellar door.
Established in 2001 by Joch Bosworth and partner Louise Hemsley-Smith, with the Spring Seed Wine Co. label following in 2008, Battle of Bosworth offers great wines across these two labels. Joch’s commitment to organic principles in the vineyards began with an increasing sense of discomfort about using synthetic chemicals on his soils and at the same time, that using natural, old fashioned farming techniques was utterly feasible in a climate as benign as McLaren Vale’s.
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Use the unique redemption code at checkout and get free shipping Australia wide on 6 or more bottles of our Battle of Bosworth, Spring Seed AND Springs Road Kangaroo Island Wines.
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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023.
Haselgrove Wines
Enjoy the 360 degree view from the Haselgrove Wines cellar door in McLaren Vale
Haselgrove Wines offer a comprehensive selection of emerging Mediterranean varieties, traditional McLaren Vale varieties and delicate Adelaide Hills whites.
Haselgrove’s winemaking team combine ‘old world’ techniques with the best modern-day practices to handcraft exceptional wines. They offer a range of tasting experiences; choose from structured tastings, your own wine adventure, explore the art of wine making or simply relax at the bar and enjoy a glass of wine with a grazing platter or hand-stretched pizza.
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Receive 20% off the recommended retail price of wine at our McLaren vale Rooftop Cellar Door.
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Valid until Tuesday, 31 January 2022.
Oliver's Taranga
At Oliver's Taranga in McLaren Vale, the family’s small batch wines speak of variety and vintage.
Oliver's Taranga has an ongoing 180-year relationship with the land through their wines.
Six generations of stubborn, competitive growers and one equally spirited winemaker has seen Oliver’s Taranga carve out a special place in the region. With its newly renovated cellar door and a number of incredible hosted experiences on offer, Oliver’s Taranga cellar door is a McLaren Vale must-visit!
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Members receive 50% off Tastes of Taranga structured tasting fees. Book online via www.oliverstaranga.com using the unique redemption code.
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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023.