where the vines meet the sea.

Welcome to Mclaren ValeWelcome to Mclaren Vale


Welcome to McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia

McLaren Vale is home to fantastic wine, food and hospitality, and is the gateway to the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula.
Use this site to discover the region, it's people and product.


“It's a secret you don't want anyone to know about sometimes...” Briony Hoare

Briony Hoare

Winemaker, new mum
word from the blog

17 Dec 2008

Winner of Win a Dozen Premium McLaren Vale Wines

Thank you to all who entered the competition to Win a Dozen McLaren Vale Wines run in conjunction with The Good Food and Wine Shows held in Melbourne, ....

25 Nov 2008

Shingleback - Awards

It's been a rewarding couple of months at Shingleback with major awards being won in Europe and New Zealand.

  • Overseas Producer of the Year ....

    25 Nov 2008

    Great News at Scarpantoni Estate

    Scarpantoni Estate Wines has recently taken out one of Australia's most prestigious wine awards with its Block 3 Shiraz judged the best wine at the 20 ....

    24 Nov 2008

    Pallet of Wine Raffle

    Winner of McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Pallet of Wine Raffle Licence M11742 is ticket number 1158.
    Drawn Monday 17th November 20078 at the Mc ....

    05 Nov 2008

    Hastwell & Lightfoot - Award

    Hastwell & Lightfoot's 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon took Gold in Class 23 at the 2008 Royal Adelaide Wine Show.

    When Martin Lightfoot was contacted ....

    03 Nov 2008

    Tintara - Awards

    Tintara, McLaren has been honoured with a total Trophy and Gold medal success in both the Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008 and the McLaren Vale Wine Show ....

    31 Oct 2008

    Rose Kentish Crowned 2008 McLaren Vale Bushing Queen

    Rose Kentish was today named 2008 Bushing Queen at the Winegrapes Australia McLaren Vale Wine Show Luncheon.

    Rose won the McLaren Vale Winemaker of ....

    30 Oct 2008

    McLaren Vale Announces The Most Outstanding Cellar Door Person

    The McLaren Vale Cellar Door Committee has announced Mark Van Gestel from Primo Estate as the winner for the Most Outstanding Cellar Door Person in th ....

    28 Oct 2008

    The Inaugural Wayne Thomas Scholarship Awarded to a Gem

    The McLaren Vale Wine Show and the McLaren Vale Grape, Wine and Tourism Association have awarded the inaugural Wayne Thomas Scholarship to McLaren Val ....

  • what's on
    Off the Slate Gallery - Exhibition: La Vie En Couleurs 16 Nov, 2008
    11 Jan, 2009

    In conjunction with the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize.

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    Red Poles - Exhibition - Snowflakes + Kittens 07 Dec, 2008
    01 Feb, 2009

    Exhibition at Red Poles - Snowflakes + Kittens

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    Fox Creek Cellar Door Gallery - 'La Mer' - an exhibition by Ann Wagner 02 Jan, 2009
    28 Feb, 2009

    A solo exhibition by Ann Wagner whose paintings depict the beauty of Australias coastal landscape.

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    2009 Tour Down Under 18 Jan, 2009

    Down Under Classic (51km)

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    2009 Tour Down Under 19 Jan, 2009

    Rest Day

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    Featured Destinations
    Winery Head

    Tintara Winery

    Tintara has the history and the passion. Now part of the Hardy Wine Group Australia's largest wine producer.

    Accommodation Head

    McLaren Vale

    Staying the Night?

    Attractions Adventures Head

    Rich + Lingering

    Private food and wine tours

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    Fleurieu Fiesta Festival

    Visit www.fleurieufiesta.com.au for event details

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