For wine lovers, we have four distinct wine regions to explore, including McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Currency Creek, and Southern Fleurieu. Today, the region stretching from the hills to the ocean boasts around 100 cellar doors.
Only 45 minutes from Adelaide, the McLaren Vale Wine Region is best known for Shiraz, McLaren Vale also excels in the production of ultra-premium Grenache and Cabernet. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, and Sangiovese are also very well-suited climatically and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery.
McLaren Vale's collaborative and generous nature, and unique combination of world-class wines and culinary experiences matched with a beach lifestyle, ensures that our region truly offers a unique, welcoming experience.
Only one hour from Adelaide, the Langhorne Creek Wine Region, on the eastern edge of the Fleurieu Peninsula, has provided more fruit for Jimmy Watson trophy winners than any other Australian grape-growing region. As well as being one of Australia's oldest wine regions, Langhorne Creek is one of the fastest growing and already the third largest grape-producing area in South Australia. Traditionally a red-growing region, its best known for its outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
The Southern Fleurieu is also an emerging wine region, with maritime-influenced wines. Cool sea breezes benefit the vineyards around Goolwa at Currency Creek, producing premium drops.