Hardy's Tintara Winery
In a way this is the emotional centre of the district. Located on the Main Road at the western end of town it is a large complex centred around the old McLaren Vale Flour Mill which dates from 1878.
People wanting to do the rounds of the McLaren Vale wineries could do worse than purchase a copy of 'Wineries of McLaren Vale' which is available at the Hardy Winery in McLaren Vale and which lists, with maps, every one of the wineries in the local area and gives specific details of how to get there, what grapes are grown there, and a history of the owners and the winery.
The Barn
Located in Ellen Street and built in 1870 this building was, for a long time, the main coaching stop in the town.
McLaren Vale Hotel
Located on the Main Road, the McLaren Vale Hotel was built in 1857 and subsequently bought by Thomas Hardy who insisted that, regardless of demands on accommodation, there was always a room available for him.
Congregational Church and Salopian Inn (1854)
The Old Chapel in Willunga Road, McLaren Vale is now used by a range of small cottage industries. The plaque on the outside says 'To honour the memory of the pioneers of McLaren Vale who with dauntless faith held the first church service in the open air in 1840, built the first chapel in 1844, and built this, the first church, in 1861'. It¹s the McLaren Vale Congregational Church and is now occupied by the Art Gallery and L.J. Hooker.
Chapel Hill Winery
Located on the Chapel Hill Road north of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1979 and specialises in dry red and white table wines and dessert ports derived from cabernet, chardonnay, Verdelho and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8429.
Coriole Vineyards
Located on the Chaffeys Road north of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1969 and specialises in dry red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, semillon, chenin blanc, sangiovese and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8305.
Kay's Amery Vineyards
Located on Kay's Road, north of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1890 and specialises in full bodied dry reds, white table wines and fortified wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, mataro, pinot noir, Merlot, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8211.
d'Arenberg Wines
Located on Osborn Road just north of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1912 and specialises in red and white table wines, sparkling red wine and fortified wine derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, viognier, petit verdot, chardonnay, marsanne, rousanne, sauvignon blanc, grenache, mourvedre, chambourcin and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8206.
Marienberg Wines
Located at 2 Chalk Hill Road just north of McLaren Vale this winery was established in 1966 and specialises in red and white table wines and sparkling and fortified wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, semillon, pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 9666.
Hardy's Tintara
Located on the Main Road in McLaren Vale this large and historic winery was established in 1838 and specialises in premium red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, Merlot and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 9185.
Maxwell Wines
Located on Olivers Road in McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1979 and specialises in red and white table wines and mead (honey wine) derived from cabernet sauvignon, semillon, merlot, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8200.
Dennis of McLaren Vale
Located on Kangarilla Road in McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1971 and specialises in premium red and white table wines, port and mead derived from cabernet sauvignon, muscat, chardonnay, Merlot, sauvignon blanc, grenache and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8665.
Wirra Wirra Vineyards
Located on McMurtrie Road east of McLaren Vale this historic winery was established in 1894 and specialises in premium red and white table wines, fortified and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, semillon, pinot noir, chardonnay, Merlot, grenache, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8414.
Middlebrook Winery and Restaurant
Located on Sand Road east of McLaren Vale this delightful winery was established in 1947 and specialises in red and white table wines, ports and fortified wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, semillon, chardonnay, Merlot and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0004.
Tinlins Winery
Located on Kangarilla Road east of McLaren Vale this winery was established in 1976 and specialises in red and white table wines, fortified and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, grenache, pedro ximenes, palomino, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8649.
Scarpantoni Estate Wine
Located on Scarpantoni Drive east of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1979 and specialises in premium red and white table wines, fortified and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, gamay, muscat, chardonnay, Merlot, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0186.
Shottesbrooke Vineyards
Located at 1 Bagshaws Road east of McLaren Vale this award winning winery was established in 1984 and specialises in premium dry red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, Merlot, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0002.
Kangarilla Road Vineyard & Winery
Located on Kangarilla Road east of McLaren Vale this family winery was established in 1975 and specialises in red and white table wines and fortified wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, Malbec, sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc, zinfandel and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0533.
Hugo Wines
Located on Elliot Road at McLaren Flat this small family winery was established in 1982 and specialises in red and white table wines and port derived from cabernet sauvignon, semillon, grenache, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0098.
Woodstock Winery
Located on Douglas Gully Road at McLaren Flat this family winery was established in 1973 and specialises in premium red and white table wines and port derived from cabernet sauvignon, semillon, grenache, chardonnay, riesling, Merlot and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8383 0156.
Pirramimma Wines
Located on Johnston Road just south of McLaren Vale this well known winery was established in 1892 and specialises in red and white table wines and fortified wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, semillon, pinot noir, chardonnay, Merlot, grenache, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8323 8205.
Fox Creek Wines
Located on Malpas Road south of McLaren Vale this boutique winery was established in 1996 and specialises in red and white table wines and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, verdelho, chenin blanc, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8556 2403.
