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Winery Heritage Tour & Fine Dining Lunch
Highlights
- Embark on a behind-the-scenes winery tour to witness the winemaking process from grape arrival to barrel maturation.
- Savour exclusive private tastings in the tasting room, exploring the rich history and heritage of Maxwell Winery.
- Indulge in a fine dining lunch with stunning views in McLaren Vale, featuring seasonal and regional produce.
- Experience tasting wine directly from the barrel, comparing different oak maturations just like a winemaker.
Embark on a behind the scenes tour of our working winery and learn about the winemaking process – from the arrival of the grapes to the press, fermenting and blending methods adopted to produce our premium wines. Here, you’ll witness barrels of wine patiently waiting to mature and discover the fascinating process the winemaker goes through to help the wine realize its true potential.
Within our tasting room, you’ll enjoy an exclusive private tasting experience and discover more about the fascinating history and heritage of Maxwell. You’ll then have a rare opportunity to taste wine directly from the barrel to compare the oaks they are maturing in – just like a winemaker!
Our restaurant has some of the most impressive views in McLaren Vale, which you can admire whilst you indulge in Chef Fabian Lehmann’s latest culinary masterpiece. Each course is carefully curated with seasonal and regional produce that is perfectly paired with wines from our current vintage, so you’re certain to uncover your new favourite drop.
Please note, this experience will be around 4.5 hours in total – finishing around 3.30 pm with your lunch at 12:30 pm.
This booking is subject to restaurant availability.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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Maxwell Wines Experiences
Maxwell Wines was established in 1979 and built into a limestone hill. Proudly family-owned and with wines showcased across the country and overseas, Maxwell Wines offers visitors a window into the world of a working winery and vineyard. With fine wines and meads showcased in an award-winning cellar door and restaurant as well as a range of outstanding tourism experiences.
Embark on a behind the scenes tour of the winery with an exclusive private tasting experience and discover more about the fascinating history and heritage of Maxwell. You will have a rare opportunity to taste wine directly from the barrel to compare the oaks they are maturing in – just like a winemaker! You will also have the chance to explore the 100-year-old Lime Cave.
Located only 45 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and 15 minutes from the pristine beaches of the south coast Maxwell is an unmissable destination in McLaren Vale.
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Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certification
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- SA – McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association