The Watervale Hotel is a one stop shop for discovering wines from the Clare Valley region, an hour and a half drive from Adelaide city in South Australia.
Blending the past + present with fortified wine
Fortified wines dominated Australia’s wine production in the mid 20th century – and now McLaren Vale Distillery (MVD) is bringing them back into the limelight, with a modern approach.
Coonawarra: Where Architecture and Terroir Unite
Tucked away on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, Coonawarra is a wine region where heritage and thoughtful design go hand in hand. Known for its striking terra rossa soils sitting atop limestone, this otherwise flat and modest landscape, shaped by a cool maritime climate, delivers near-perfect conditions for producing elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.
A Region Open to All – Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Nestled along the Bremer River in South Australia, Langhorne Creek is one of the country’s most underrated yet historically rich wine regions. This dynamic landscape, where rivers and creeks flow into vital lake systems and the pristine Southern Ocean, has long sustained both Indigenous and settler communities.
Not your typical winery wedding
Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia’s world-renowned McLaren Vale wine region, one venue offers couples an unparalleled wedding experience. Located just a 45-minute drive from Adelaide city, McLaren Vale Distillery’s 127-acre estate is perched atop a scenic ridge, offering sweeping views of rolling vineyards and pristine natural landscapes.
Luxe accommodation: Stay at Beresford Estate
When a panel of wine experts says your winery accommodation is a ‘luxe offering in a beautiful setting’ that offers an ‘exceptional stay and complete experience for guests’ it’s worth paying attention.
Wine on your doorstep: Gateway to 18 wine regions
Adelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the gateway to 18 distinctive wine regions.
New capacity building program
‘The Art and Science of Sustainable Wine Business and Tourism’ is brought to you by Great Wine Capitals Adelaide, South Australia and delivered by the University of Adelaide.
From Adelaide to Verona
A wine media cadet’s journey from Adelaide, South Australia to the 2024 Great Wine Capitals Conference in Verona, Italy.
Local legend Prue Henschke
Improving the soil health of Adelaide, South Australia
2024 South Australian wine industry bursary winners announced
Ten South Australian wine industry representatives have been selected to travel to one or more Great Wine Capitals of the world to exchange ideas and expand their networks.
5 stunning wineries in Adelaide, South Australia
Along with some of the world’s best drops, Adelaide, South Australia’s wineries offer a range of incredibly diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes and spaces. Adelaide’s 18 wine regions are continuously evolving their winery settings with unique materials, sustainable practices, and transporting design, to create world-class wine tourism experiences for local and international visitors.