Kay Brothers Wines
Highlights
- Savour exceptional wines at Kay Brothers, McLaren Vale's oldest winery, crafted using traditional methods for over 130 years.
- Enjoy breathtaking views from the heritage-listed cellar door, overlooking vineyards and the stunning Mount Lofty Ranges.
- Explore the fascinating exhibition showcasing Kay Brothers' history through captivating photographs and documents since 1890.
- Indulge in seated tasting flights with friendly staff, allowing ample time to appreciate each handcrafted wine experience.
Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, Kay Brothers offers a wine-tasting experience steeped in history and craftmanship. As McLaren Vale’s oldest family-owned winery, they have been making wine from their vineyard for more than 130 years. They remain dedicated to traditional winemaking methods to craft wines of exceptional quality.
Visit their heritage-listed cellar door, with spectacular views across the vineyards to the Mount Lofty Ranges, to taste wines that reflect their handcrafted approach. The cellar door is home to a fascinating exhibition that tells the story of Kay Brothers from 1890 to the present day through historical photographs and documents.
Visitors to the cellar door can enjoy seated tasting flights guided by their friendly and knowledgeable staff. Please allow at least 45 minutes for your tasting experience. They also offer wines by the glass and platters of regional produce.
Groups of up to 8 people do not need to book ahead. Groups of 9 to 16 people should book ahead either through the Kay Brothers website or by phone.
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Accreditations
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Membership
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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