Map from barossa valley wine region to mclaren vale. Sip and savour south australias most accessible wine region. Mclaren vale is a worldclass destination with wine, and so much more. Where there are fewer than three purchasers of a variety, the average price and total value are not reported to protectconfidentiality.
Established using cuttings from the century old block 6, a classic example of full bodied mclaren vale shiraz. The mclaren vale wine region relied on its advantage, natural and constructed, to have a successful vintage for 2019. Mclaren vale is located just south of adelaide in south australia. For decades mclaren vale has been lauded for producing brilliance from an array of noble varietals cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, fiano and nero davola, and its star performer, grenache. Drive 40 minutes south to the pretty vineyard region of mclaren vale, renowned for its grenache, shiraz and italian varietals.
At the 2011 census, mclaren vale had a population of 3,861. There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region the wineries are centred around five main areas. It offers the visitor exquisite tastes of the mclaren vale regions worldclass wines, tantalising gourmet food and classic motor. It consists of the following five wine regions, each of which has received appellation as an australian geographical. Mclaren vale travel south australia, australia lonely. The 2018 vintage in mclaren vale is being touted as producing wine of excellent quality. Jan 12, 2012 the map and text entitled geology of the mclaren vale wine region can be obtained from the mclaren vale information centre and from pirsa customer services in adelaide. South australias viticultural origins began in mclaren vale and our regions mediterranean climate continues to drive our regions wine style and diverse food culture. 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. Fleurieu map the fleurieu peninsula is only a 45 minute drive from adelaide, south australia. Mclaren vale is one of south australias world renowned wine regions, and boasts excellent wineries, gourmet restaurants and many boutique stores. The joyful marriage of food and wine is at the heart of rosemount estates new food wine range. 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.
Great prices, terrific service and prompt delivery uk and europe wide. With one of the strongest winegrowing histories in australia and some of the countrys bestrated modern wines under its belt, mclaren vale is the jewel of south australias pretty fleurieu zone from its coastal areas, where high altitudes and sea temperatures provide idyllic vineyard conditions even without irrigation, in some areas to the northern areas where sand and clay soils. It extends from kangaroo island in the west as far north as flagstaff hill on the west side of the mount lofty ranges and to as far north as langhorne creek on the east side of the mount lofty ranges. The region is so effortless in the funloving lifestyle. Rosemount estates signature style is centred around freshness and fruit vibrancy, creating wines that are full flavoured and ready to drink now.
Mclaren vale the perfect wine region for beach bums page 2 5x practical websites the off icial website of the mclaren vale wine region is a great source of information for everything from cellar doors to diff erent trails like the shiraz trail and local events and markets. Australia was the 7th biggest wine producing country in 2015 with around 1,200 million liters of wine produced source oiv. A fantastic mix of food, wine, music and the arts together with the energy and passion of motoring enthusiasts. Today, although it has over 7,500 hectares under vine and. With an average age of 22 years, this extremely complex. Flanked by the wheatcoloured willunga scarp and striated with vines, mclaren vale is just 40 minutes south of adelaide. Large and small vineyards produce a wide range of specialised varieties. It is part of the fleurieu zone along with the currency creek, langhorne creek, kangaroo island and southern fleurieu wine regions situated on rolling plains between the mount lofty ranges and the sea, the area is warm enough to ripen almost all varieties, but the maritime influence tempers the worst of the.
It is conveniently located on the main road as you enter the heart of the picturesque mclaren vale township. Mclaren vale is a small rural town in south australia famous for producing world class red wine. Servicing the famed mclaren vale wine region, its a businesslike, utilitarian town strung along an endless main street but it has some terrific cafes and eateries, both centrally and in the back blocks, and a few handy places to stay. Other varieties include tempranillo, viognier, marsanne, rousanne, barbera and sangiovese, which can all be sampled at many mclaren vale wineries. Home to some of the worlds oldest grapevines and with over 80 cellar doors and vineyards accessible just 45 minutes from adelaide, mclaren vale is a winelovers dream. Click here to download a printable pdf of this map. There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region. The rocks occurring in the mclaren vale wine region range in age from less than years to over 650 million years.
Sa winegrape crush survey 2019 3 wine australia july 2019. Mclaren vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, worldclass wines and culinary experiences. Buy fine wines from australia, south australia, mclaren vale online at. The shareduse trail is generally bitumised wide path, following a treelined raised railway embankment. Mclaren vale travel south australia, australia lonely planet.
Moreover, mclaren vale wine region, a part of fleurieu wine zone, has more than 70 cellar doors to explore. Mclaren vale trip planner plan your mclaren vale vacation. Maps are part of the joy of travel planning, and weve supplied a range of maps as a reference for your barossa trip. 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. The vineyards of australia cover 170 000 hectares in different wine regions in new south wales, south australia, victoria, western australia, tasmania and a smaller area in queensland. Mclaren vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, worldclass wines and culinary experiences, as well as pristine beaches, natural attractions and. Exciting developments in mapping the geology of the.
Legend official website of the mclaren vale wine region. Wine map of australia vineyards wineries winemakers. The best mclaren vale wineries and cellar doors 2019. Mclaren vale satellite images mclaren vale gps wine wines. Mclaren vale s warm climate means great shiraz, grenache, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. 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. It is difficult to see which winery is which with the concentration of tags required in the mclaren vale area. We have gathered the best that the mclaren vale can offer, creating four distinct daytrips to help you make the most of your time in this world class region. The yangarra team invite you to join us during 2020s vintage to learn, laugh and get your hands dirty. The seaview and hardy wineries were in operation as early as 1850. A wine tasting adventure in south australias renowned mclaren vale region is better when you dont have to worry about driving. Our interactive map will assist you in locating accommodation, shopping, wineries and more. Coast to vines rail trail including the shiraz trail walking sa.
The eightkilometre fivemile shiraz trail follows an old railway line. 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. Mclaren vale winery maps mclaren vale wineries mclaren vale vineyards mclaren vale satellite images mclaren vale gps wine wines wineries. Currency creek, old reynella, mclaren vale, mclaren flat, willunga and aldinga. Mclaren vale maslin beach w i l l u n g a happy valley reservoir silver sands mclaren flat mount compass port willunga blanche point south mount lofty ranges osullivan beach port noarlunga sellicks beach blewitt springs christies beach gulf st vincent o c h r e c o v e c l a r e n d o n rocla hanson aldinga water storage storage dam e x p. Map of south australia showing the location of the mclaren vale wine region in pdf format. With a wide variety of terroirs, the diversity of mclaren vale wines is as rich as its history. Mclaren vale wines marienberg and fern hill estate lonely. The birthplace of wine in south australia, it lies just south of the capital city of adelaide and offers a multiplicity of soils which bask under a mediterranean climate. It is internationally renowned for the wines it produces and included within the great wine capitals of the world. Taste the regions signature shiraz along the way at wineries such as the globally renowned wirra wirra, where you can try and make your own blend of the winery s famous church block label. Alluvial clay of valleys time millions of years ago 600 570 540 510 480 450 420 390 360 330 300 270 240 210 180 150 120 90 60 30 today. Angove family winemakers is a fifth generation family business dedicated to crafting super premium and single vineyard wines from mclaren vale, together with diverse wines from some of south australias great wine growing regions.
Shiraz trail, from mclaren vale to willunga, 14km return. Have a lunch of seasonal fare at darenberg vineyards darrys verandah restaurant, overlooking undulating vineyards all the way to gulf st vincent. There is food to accompany the drink stop into the willunga farmers market on a saturday to gather produce from the 80plus stalls, grab a midmorning snack at the clarendon bakery, and treat yourself to a long lunch or indulgent dinner at the awardwinning salopian inn. The eightkilometre fivemile shiraz trail follows an old railway line between mclaren vale and willunga. The ultimate south australian gourmet trip tourism australia. Check out darenbergs quirky cube tasting room in the. The best way to get there is by car, and many operators offer day tours of the vineyards. Mclaren vale is an easy 45 minute drive by car from the centre of adelaide. To help you with the decision making, and to ensure you make the most of your time in this gorgeous part of australia, here are five of our favourite mclaren vale cellar door experiences that no wine loving gal should miss. The region was named after either david mclaren, the colonial. Clarendon hills blewitt springs grenache 2011 from mclaren vale, south australia, australia the grapes for our blewitt springs grenache were handpicked from lowyielding, drygrown old vines and gently destemmed before undergoing whole berry fermentati. 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. Mclaren vales warm climate means great shiraz, grenache, cabernet.
Secondary road mclaren vale hills, valleys and beaches crafers. Taste wines at wirra wirra, pennys hill and sc pannell. Dec 18, 2010 mberg and fhill used to be one of the top wines from mclaren vale with wayne thomas steering the fhill wine brand if you would like to drop in some time and let us know of your thoughts so we can then take this information to wine national, as we want this cellar door to be a icon for mclaren vale with the lime stone cottages history and. Cellar door map it is difficult to see which winery is which with the concentration of tags required in the mclaren vale area. Home to some of the worlds oldest grapevines and with over 80 cellar doors and vineyards accessible just 45 minutes from adelaide, mclaren vale is a wine lovers dream. Mclaren vale wine region vinodiversity wine information. Make sure you pick up the visitor guide too it is one of the best in the state thats what our visitors tell us and we are not disagreeing with great tips, vouchers and all the must do experiences in. The geological time scale shows when key formations were deposited.
Phylloxera and grape industry board of south australia. To find the map for the driving distance from barossa valley wine region to mclaren vale, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Jan 16, 2018 the mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide. From the adelaide cbd, take goodwood road south to. Mclaren vale is less than an hours drive from adelaide, with stunning beaches and magnificent food on offer. Although mclaren vale is one of the greatest and oldest wine producing regions in australia, its also known for its innovative spirit. Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, mclaren vale is home to perhaps the most classic style of australian shiraz. Mclaren vale lakeside caravan park 48 field street mclaren vale, south australia 5171 ph. It is a large map measuring 84cm by 60cm, at a scale of 1. No man was more responsible for cabernets success at kay brothers than cuthbert cud kay. Mclaren vale satellite images mclaren vale gps wine wines wineries vineyards maps new south wales queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia return to main menu 1 adelaide hills 2 barossa valley 3 clare valley 4 coonawarra 5 eden valley 6 mclaren vale 7 langhorne creek. Take a tour of the best mclaren vale wineries and cellar doors for 2019 with this guide from wine selectors.
Cabernet sauvignon is also produced in a similar style. The mclaren vale winemaking region is a worldclass tourism destination offering exceptional food and wine, great coastal scenery and premium accommodation. Dec 06, 2012 even for most of us wine lovers, 65 cellar doors equals a very big wine headache. Mclaren vale australian wine discovered education program learn about one of the most progressive and environmentallysustainable regions in australia, producing highquality wines crafted out of classic and emerging grape varieties. 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. Mclaren vale is one of the great and oldest names of australian wine. The better trail begins at old reynella, heading south.
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. When visiting, make sure you call into the mclaren vale and fleurieu coast visitor centre for all of your map and information needs. Mclaren vale was named after david mclaren, the colonial manager of the south australia company who surveyed the area in 1839. Mclaren vale is approximately 35 kilometres 22 miles or a 45minute drive south of adelaide.
The best mclaren vale wineries and cellar doors 2019 wine. The earliest vineyards in the mclaren vale wine region were planted by john reynell and thomas hardy soon after they settled in the region in 1838. Start your journey here with this cellar door guide. Cellar doors of mclaren vale wine region mclaren vale.
Italian wine regions and their major grape varieties. Looking to explore the distinctive wine flavours of sas legendary mclaren vale region. While total tonnages were down for the season, compared to a wet and. The northernmost section of the coast to vines trail follows some roadside paths. Mclaren vale cellars is your access to the goodies and secrets of the mclaren vale region, from anywhere in australia. The mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide. Secondary road mclaren vale hills, valleys and beaches.
The mclaren vale wine region is located south of adelaide and extends from flagstaff hill in the north to kangarilla in the east and to sellicks beach in the south. Mclaren vale wines buy wine from mclaren vale region of. Fleurieu zone is a wine zone located south of adelaide in south australia. Mclaren vale is one of australias greenest wine regions because of its ongoing water use efficiency strategies and commitment to environmental sustainability. The map and text entitled geology of the mclaren vale wine region can be obtained from the mclaren vale information centre and from pirsa customer services in adelaide.
Plantings in the region have expanded to include much of the suitable soil types for grape production with 7353. But more critically, the town offers easy access to some truly excellent winery cellar doors. The 10 best restaurants in mclaren vale updated may 2020. The barossa valley and mclaren vale revised protection districts development plan amendment 18.
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