List of wineries in McLaren Vale facts for kids
McLaren Vale is a beautiful area in South Australia known for growing lots of grapes! It's part of the bigger Fleurieu wine zone. This region is famous for its many places where grapes are grown and turned into wine.
There are about 74 "cellar doors" here. A cellar door is like a special shop at a winery where visitors can try and buy the wine directly. The region also has over 160 different vineyards, which are fields where grapes are grown.
The main areas in McLaren Vale where these grape-growing places are found include Currency Creek, Old Reynella, McLaren Vale itself, McLaren Flat, Willunga, and Aldinga.
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Exploring McLaren Vale's Grape Growing Areas
The McLaren Vale region is divided into several smaller areas, each with its own unique feel for growing grapes. Let's take a quick look at some of them.
Currency Creek
Currency Creek is one of the areas where grapes are grown. It's a smaller part of the region, but still contributes to the overall grape production.
- One Paddock Currency Creek Winery
Aldinga
Aldinga is another part of the McLaren Vale region. It's close to the coast, which can sometimes influence the grapes grown there.
- Cradle of Hills
- Dyson Wines
- Sellicks Hill Wines
- Big Easy Radio
McLaren Flat
McLaren Flat is a key area within the region, home to many places that grow grapes.
- DogRidge Wines
- Gemtree Vineyards
- Hugo Wines
- Kangarilla Road Winery
- Shottesbrooke Vineyards
- Woodstock Estate
- Yangarra Estate
McLaren Vale Central
The main town of McLaren Vale is at the heart of the region. This area has a very large number of grape-growing businesses.
- Angove Family Winemakers
- Chalk Hill Wines
- Chapel Hill
- Coriole Vineyards
- d'Arenberg
- Fox Creek Wines
- Hugh Hamilton Wines
- Kay Brothers Amery
- Maxwell Wines
- Olivers Taranga
- Paxton Wines
- Penny's Hill
- Primo Estate
- Serafino Wines
- Shingleback Wines
- Tintara
- Wirra Wirra Vineyards
Old Reynella
Old Reynella is another area that plays a part in the McLaren Vale grape-growing story.
- Geoff Merrill Wines
Willunga
Willunga is a historic town in the region, also known for its grape production. It's a lovely area with a strong connection to the land.
- Battle of Bosworth Wines
- Hither & Yon
- Minko Wines
- Willunga Creek Wines
See also
- South Australian wine
- List of wineries in South Australia
- List of wineries in the Barossa Valley
- List of wineries in the Clare Valley
- List of wineries in the Eden Valley
