Located just south of adelaide after a stunning drive along the fleurieu peninsula, mclaren vale offers a refreshing change from the city. Mclaren vale wine tour private wine tasting minibus to. Mclaren vale located between the rolling mount lofty ranges and gulf st. Its the birthplace of south australia s wine industry and home to some of the worlds oldest grape vines. Location is no limitation for winemakers that want to make the best wines they possibly can. Our 100 acre property is set amongst a vineyard, grazing pastures and natural bush setting. South australias mclaren vale proves that history and family tradition neednt hinder innovation.
With its mediterranean climate and dry warm winters, the region is known for australian reds like shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and grenache and mediterranean. The mclaren vale winery experience tour departs the city towards glenelg and takes the coastal route to the fleurieu peninsula. The mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide. Nearly all of the images in this book are the work of milton wordley, a leading. Mclaren vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, worldclass wines and culinary experiences, as well as pristine beaches, natural attractions and.
This is one of australias most celebrated wine regions renowned for producing some of our finest shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, grenache and chardonnay. Primo estate mclaren vale 2020 all you need to know. Continue along the coast through newer suburbs and past old farming land with the chance of spotting a kangaroo and enter the mclaren vale wine region. Mclaren vale is a wine region in the australian state of south australia located in the adelaide. More than 40 unique geological units are present, ranging in age from less than 10,000 years to over 650 million years. In fact, james halliday calls it one of the ancestral homes of shiraz in australia. A winetasting adventure in south australias renowned mclaren vale region is better when you dont have to worry about driving. At the 2011 census, mclaren vale had a population of 3,861. The region is literally dotted with boutique and commercial wineries which just breathe the quality of the region through its great wine and other local produce. Robert oatley signature gsm 2016 from mclaren vale, south australia, australia all three of these grape varieties share a long history in mclaren vale australias most successful region with this triple blend emulating the wines of cotes.
Mclaren vale is a favourite south australian wine region with more than 70 cellar doors to explore. If its the calm mixture of vineyards and beach youre seeking, look no further than the dynamic region of mclaren vale. Travel a short distance into the mclaren vale wine region and our first cellar door, wirra wirra vineyards, which is located amongst the gum trees in the historic ironstone cellars. Victor harbor with mclaren vale wine region tour from. At that time, mclaren vale wineries made heavy, dry table wines in the style required by the bulk wine merchants and exporters of the 19th century. Our wine history may be short by old world standards, but. Official website of the mclaren vale wine region mclaren. Mclaren vale winery experience journey beyond rail. The vineyard doesnt just supply wine grapes to olivers taranga, but many other premium wine producers in the mclaren vale region and beyond. John reynell and thomas hardy planted grape vines in 1838 and the seaview and hardy wineries were in operation as early as 1850. Mclaren vale wine tasting itinerary how to spend 2 days.
Vinified on its own or in rhone blends, these hotclimate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Mclaren vale was named after david mclaren, the colonial manager of the south australia company who surveyed the area in 1839. The unique marriage of a wine region and beach lifestyle has created a melting pot for all things culinary, vinous and artistic. Visit mclaren vale for a day of fine wine and food on a smallgroup tour from adelaide. English settler john reynell was the first to plant grapes there in fact, the first in. Mulberry lodge country retreat mulberry lodge luxury. Each one is steeped in history with friendly knowledgeable staff, happy to guide you.
Boasting over 160 years of winemaking history, the internationally renowned mclaren vale region is one of the great wine capitals of the world, with the first vineyards dating back to 1838. Located in peaceful blewitt springs, just 40 minutes south of adelaide and on the doorstep of the famous mclaren vale wine region. Mclaren vale wine region vinodiversity wine information. He is the author of varietal wines of australia and concise history of australian wine.
Mclaren vale news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2015 learn how and. But home to such dramatically varied terrain, from the gorge to the sparkling fleurieu coast, ben believes theres so much on offer here. Whatever the reason, the decision to grow wine grapes, paved the way for a sixgenerationstrong family story of olivers growing wine grapes in the seaview subregion of mclaren vale. Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, mclaren vale is home to perhaps the most classic style of australian shiraz. The offroad secrets of mclaren vale australian traveller. Mclaren vale boasts more than 80 cellar doors and vineyards, and although best known for its shiraz, also excels in the production of ultrapremium grenache and cabernet varieties, frequently winning awards at international wine shows. Steeped in the region s wine making history, coriole has been known for producing estategrown shiraz and cabernet, and has pioneered a range of. Mclaren vale is a calm mixture of vineyards and beach and is a hotspot for world class wines and restaurants. Early in the countrys history, mclaren vale was the premier australian wine region. There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region the wineries are centred around five main areas. Don and corrina are both proud members of the penfolds grange growers club, with certain blocks of their shiraz contributing to. Well lets me give you the run downwe abandoned the pol for an ayala brut majeur.
Mclaren vale is a small rural town in south australia famous for producing world class red wine. In this blog we look at how its managed to stay at australian wines. Escape the busy city and immerse yourself in the countryside as you sample the rich and fruity flavors of australian wine. This is a list of wineries in the mclaren vale wine region, a major wineproducing region located within the fleurieu wine zone in south australia. Best wine tours about us why choose best wine tours for your day out visiting wineries in regions such as the adelaide hills, barossa valley, mclaren vale, langhorne creek or adelaide sightseeing tours at best wine tours we offer private tours in our late model bmw 5 series sedan. Note some regions are not portrayed to actual geographical size, but in terms of their volume. The township was formed in 1923 from a merging of the two original villages of gloucester and bellevue, which were established in the 1840s by british pioneers. As one of the most accessible wine regions in south australia, mclaren vale is just a short 40 minute drive from the adelaide cbd and close to stunning coastal vistas. Currency creek, old reynella, mclaren vale, mclaren flat, willunga and aldinga. Mclaren vale is a leader in so many facets of winemaking including sustainability, wastewater management, organic and. A gi is an official description of an australian wine zone, region or sub region similar to europes appellation naming system.
He amassed around 3000 acres by the time he passed away, which was shared amongst his children. The benign viticultural environment here is suitable for many varieties and until recently the region was best known for its red wines, notably shiraz, cabernet sauvignon as well its grenache shiraz mourvedre gsm blends. With a wide variety of terroirs, the diversity of mclaren vale wines is as rich as its history. Enjoy coastal views as we head to mclaren vale visitor information centre for morning tea. Read our story on our 6th generation olivers taranga vineyards and winery, established in mclaren vale in 1841. South australias viticultural origins began in mclaren vale and our region s mediterranean climate continues to drive our region s wine style and diverse food culture. Ask a mclaren vale winemaker to nominate the regions most emblematic variety. On this day trip from adelaide, visit victor harbor and the mclaren vale wine region, two of south australias top attractions. The beautiful midsouth coast, with its glistening visas of the gulf st vincent and pristine beaches heralds our arrival to mclaren vale wine region. Mclaren vale is a wine region in the australian state of south australia located in the adelaide metropolitan area and centred on the town of mclaren vale about 38 kilometres 24 mi south of the adelaide city centre. Best known for shiraz, mclaren vale also excels in the production of ultrapremium grenache and cabernet. The cosmopolitan heart of the vale and home to the tourist information office, here you can experience a whole cross section of the mclaren vale life here, with an evergrowing cluster of cafes, restaurants, butchers, bakeries and cellar doors providing a glimpse into the vales famous food and wine offering. Also the main source for this article is the great book mclaren vale. Explore the vineyards and cellar doors of the mclaren vale wine region.
History mclaren vale grape wine tourism association. Be it a tour through adelaide, to the renowned barossa and clare valley, mclaren vale, adelaide hills or the riverland we are able to take you to any region you would like to visit. Let someone else take care of logistics while you visit two wineries, enjoy some free time in town, and stop at the beach town of glenelg for a walk along gulf st. English settler john reynell was the first to plant grapes there in fact, the first in all of south australia in 1838. About mclaren vale location wine production history. Discover the stunning mclaren vale and seaside suburb of glenelg on this half day wine tasting tour from adelaide. With deeply etched history, the vale has a slowpaced sense of calm and an. As one of the parcels of land given to the returned soldiers following world war 1, this property is a piece of local history. The wine regions of australia and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Our aim is to create a complete collection of wines that bend traditional norms regarding region, variety and winemaking practises.
Mclaren vale has a rich history and is widely recognised as one of australias greenest wine regions because of its ongoing water use efficiency strategies and commitment to environmental sustainability. But now the region is abuzz with a whole range of new varieties. Mclaren vale in sa is classed as one of australias most famous wine producing regions. The history of mclaren vale is written in its wineries. While its no secret that mclaren vale is one of south australias great wine districts, its sometimes skipped for its more historic and somewhat more celebrated sister, the barossa. Wine 101 wine style tasting course grapes regional wines regions wine glossary. Mclaren vale wine region style diversity mclaren vale. Mclaren vale wine a guide to the wines of mclaren vale.
Mclaren vale wine tour from adelaide with wine tastings. It is internationally renowned for the wines it produces and included within the great wine capitals of the world. Vincent beaches, the birthplace of south australias wine industry has been renowned for its wines since 1838. A visit to hardys tintara is not just about tasting wine, but experiencing the rich history that goes into running a business over 165 years. The internationally renowned mclaren vale wine region is home to some of the best wines in australia think shiraz and grenache. Flexible mclaren vale wine tour private touring with the. Thomas hardy, the founder of hardys wines and a mclaren vale wine pioneer, acquired tintara in 1876 and the vineyard has access to some of the best vines in the vale.
Mclaren vale, a grapevinecovered region in south australia that often is confused with barossa valley, is in fact a wine growing region with a history as rich and dated as barossa valley, yet with a completely different landscape. It is by far the most important wine producing area in the fleurieu zone and is also regarded very highly throughout australia and the world. History, evolution and revolution in australian wine. Barossa valley and the wines of south australia wine folly. As early as 1850 the historic hardy and seaview wineries were in operation, and it is widely accepted that thomas hardys purchase of the tintara vineyard in 1853 marked the. The region s mediterranean climate lends itself to production of exquisite red and whites, though its shiraz that is the pick of the bunch here. Australia is not bound by the same appellation rules as the old world, but mclaren vale is officially recognized and defined as an australian wine region by the geographic indications committee gic, which is a statutory committee of the australian wine and brandy corporation. The hardys tintara winery, on the main street of mclaren vale, has been at the heart and soul of the region from the very beginning. The official mclaren vale geographical indication gi declaration was made in 1997. From the sea to the vines, the mclaren vale region is actually much larger than most people imagine. Jan 16, 2018 the mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide.
Mclaren vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, worldclass wines and culinary experiences, as well as pristine beaches, natural attractions and unparalleled tourism offerings. It was hardy who made wine history in australia exporting our first wine to england in 1857. Mclaren vale is one of australias greenest wine regions because of its ongoing water use efficiency strategies and commitment to environmental sustainability. Mulberry lodge is a unique country retreat with luxury accommodation, set between vineyards in willunga in the beautiful mclaren vale wine region of south australia, 40kms south of adelaide. Geology of the mclaren vale wine region mclaren vale is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world. Swap the city for picturesque seaside villages and charming towns like strathalbyn during a comfortable drive by coach through the mt lofty ranges. The mclaren vale wine region is rich in history, with the first vines planted by john reynell in 1838, two years after the proclamation of the colony of south. The mclaren vale wine region is rich in history, with the first vines planted by john reynell in 1838, two years after the proclamation of the colony of south australia. Enjoy a short tour of the cellars and tastings of the range of quality wines. Mclaren vale is one of australias oldest and most important regions. This is a list of wineries in the mclaren vale wine region, a major wine producing region located within the fleurieu wine zone in south australia. Pass through rolling vineyards to visit up to five beautiful wineries in the vale. There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region. Hardys tintara winery food drink mclaren vale south.
I am personally thrilled with the mclaren vale region map. Originally the area which we now call the mclaren vale wine region had many different names. While barossa is famous for shiraz, youll soon find out that theres more. Some of australias oldest vines grow in mclaren vale, and the region s success with traditional red varieties like shiraz, cabernet, and grenache has been substantial. You can opt in with matched wines, or go a step further and book the chefs. Its the birthplace of south australias wine industry and home to some of the worlds oldest grape vines. Nearly all of the images in this book are the work of milton wordley, a leading adelaide photographer who has been capturing the spirit of the south australian wine story for many years. Mclaren vales smart cellar doors halliday wine companion. Alternative grape varieties from spain and italy are increasingly in the mclaren vale mix, too. Only a 40km trip south of adelaides cbd, this area marks the origin of south australias rich winemaking history, and is a hotspot for luxury bed and breakfasts, art, and world class restaurants.
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