Our Review
A leading medium-sized winery in McLaren Vale. In late '19 the business was purchased from the Swiss Thomas Schmidheiny group – which owns the respected Cuvaison winery in California and vineyards in Switzerland and Argentina – by Endeavour Drinks (part of the Woolworths group). Wine quality is unfailingly excellent. The production comes from estate plantings of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and mourvèdre, plus contract-grown grapes. The red wines are made with minimal intervention, unfined and unfiltered. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, chardonnay, mourvèdre
Cellar Door
Information
We would love to host you in our Tasting Room within an iconic 150-year-old chapel. Let us treat you to an experience of fine wine, heritage and art. Located right next to our beautiful winery, you may even see our winemakers pop in to say hello. We offer three wine-tasting experiences, all complemented by friendly and knowledgeable service.
Hours
7 days 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Accommodation
Information
The Chapel Hill Winery Guest House on our estate is a chalet-style home nestled in the vines, with sweeping views through the Onkaparinga Gorge and to the Gulf St Vincent. There is a bathroom for each of the three queen bedrooms as well as a separate powder room. The lounge has a giant bay window that takes in the spectacular views plus gorgeous stone walls and timber panelling, an open fireplace and multiple entertainment options. All this is completed by a fully equipped kitchen and dining room. Outside you will find a barbecue, chairs and tables to take in the view and enjoy the sunset. You will see kangaroos by the dozen as well as some of the spectacular bird life that resides in and over the Gorge. There are world-class wine experiences within walking distance, and some of South Australia’s best restaurants are only a short drive away. The accommodation rate includes locally sourced breakfast provisions for one day as well as tea and coffee and a bottle of wine or two!
Please see www.chapelhillwine.com.au/the-retreat.
Facilities
Three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, full kitchen, barbecue, open fire.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Off-Premise: Pinnacle Drinks, www.pinnacleliquor.com.au, www.danmurphys.com.au
Retail: Pinnacle Drinks
On-Premise: Oatley Fine Wine Merchants
International Sales Information
New Zealand: Hancocks Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd
Hong Kong: AS Watson
Stockist
Dan Murphy's, BWS
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Michael Fragos, Bryn Richards |
| Viticulturalist |
Rachel Steer |
| Traditional Place Name |
We respect the Kaurna People as the traditional owners of this land, and we appreciate the Elders, past, present and upcoming, for maintaining the rich culture and history of Aboriginal Australia. With the belief in a shared, brighter future, we’re thankful for their willingness to share this land with us. Today, we together look after the land. |
| Region |
McLaren Vale |
| Address |
874 Chapel Hill Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171
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| Established |
1971 |
| Dozens |
70 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
16 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11–5 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8324 4404
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| Website |
www.chapelhillwine.com.au
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