Knappstein wines is a small, premium grap grower and producer of wines. They have a great cellar door and now also produce their own beer (which you can also taste at the cellar door).
The Knappstein cellar door staff were so friendly and helpful - it was a great cellar door experience; great wine and freindly staff to guide you through it.
Written Nov 3, 2007
Address: 2 Pioneer Avenue, Clare SA 5453
Phone: +61 8 8842 2600
Website: http://www.knappsteinwines.com.au
Martindale Hall is an authentic 19th century Georgian Mansion. It was built in 1879 and was actually featured in the Australian film "Picnic at Hanging Rock". It features all the original furniture and fittings and is a nice stopping off point for something a bit different while in Clare Valley (i.e. not for wine).
They also offer accommodation, which would be pretty amazing I should think.
Updated Nov 3, 2007
Address: Mintaro, Clare Valley
Phone: +61 8 8843 9082
Website: http://www.martindalehall.com
the countryside, wine tasting in the many wineries, playing golf at the highly rated Clare 18hole Golf Course and all is well at lawn tennis courts.
you can hire bikes at Clare's Cycle Hire
cycling out to the old Jam Factory, which houses a much lauded Winery now.
and if you like to buy good, quality Olive Oil, you'll find it right here in Clare
at the Visitor Center you get all information and help you require for a pleasant stay in and around Clare Valley
Updated Feb 16, 2006
Halfway between Mintaro and Sevenhill you'll find a number of small vineyards in the Polish Hill River Valley. Here it is worth visiting Pauletts Vineyard, with it's spectacular views from the cellar door and also Pikes, nestled in the valley itself.
There are other wineries in this area, but these were two that stand-out in my memory. Pikes makes some lovely crisp white wines and Pauletts (less famous than Pikes) had some delicious wines on offer too. The view from Paulettes cellar door alone makes the visit worthwhile.
Updated Jan 31, 2005
Address: Polish Hill, Clare Valley, South Australia
My highlights from Watervale were Crabtree wines & Annie's Lane winery. Crabtree is a lovely boutique cellar door with some delicious wines to be tasted. We bought a dozen at a very reasonable price. Annie's Lane is a larger winery producing some very fine reds and crisp, fruity whites in the tradition of the Clare Valley. These two wineries were probably my favourites from this trip.
This small town also has a number of heritage buildings. If you pick-up a "Historic Walk" leaflet for the Clare Valley you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through this town and see the historic buildings on offer.
Quelltaler, in Watervale, also has a Wine Museum which was quite interesting.
Watervale is in close access to the Riesling Trail so it's a nice stopping off point for those exploring the area by bike or on foot also.
Updated Jan 31, 2005
Address: Watervale, Clare Valley, South Australia
Annie’s Lane at the Quelltaler Estate in Watervale is a MUST-SEE for all wine lovers.
Annie's Lane winemaker Caroline Dunn makes some wonderful wines at Annie's lane. Her wines have an emphasis on fruit ripeness and a savoury structure. She was the first woman to win the Jimmy Watson Trophy and after our visit to Annie's Lane at Quelltaler Estate we can see why.
Please try their Copper Trail Shiraz.
The winery also holds a number of events on it's estate so check it's homepage for more information. Wish I were there this month as on Jan 22nd 2005 will be hosting the SA leg of "A Day on the Green" tour with many famous performers and musicians.
Written Jan 31, 2005
Address: Quelltaler Rd, Watervale, Clare Valley, Sth Aust
Phone: 61 (08) 8843 0003
Website: http://www.annieslane.com.au
Crabtree is a small family run vineyard that produces a number of wonderful hand-crafted premium wines. Their muscat of Alexandria is delightful and we also enjoyed their Crabtree Watervale Riesling.
They produce small quantities of semillon, cabernet sauvignon and grenache, but their main wines are their riesling and shiraz.
I highly recommend including Crabtree of Watervale on your wine tour if you're interested in visiting one of the small boutique cellar doors in the Clare Valley.
Written Jan 31, 2005
Address: North Terrace Watervale, South Australia 5452
Phone: +61 (08) 843 0069
Website: http://www.smallwinemakers.ca/Crabtree.html
Skilly Hill is an area located near Sevenhill. It makes for a wonderfully scenic drive and the area has a number of boutique cellar doors and vineyard lunchtime restaurants.
Skilly Hill also has a number of self-contained B&Bs.
Written Jan 31, 2005
Address: Skilly Hill, Near Sevenhill, Clare Valley Sth Aust
Sevenhill is home to the oldest winery and vineyard in the Clare Valley - the Jesuit's Sevenhill Cellars. This winery is worth visiting for those not interested in wine also. The winery is in a delightful setting and you can visit the Jesuit St. Aloysius Church and it's crypt.
Sevenhill Cellars produces a number of excellent ports and wines.
Nearby is the Riesling Trail and there is a great picnic spot at the nearby Richardson Oval.
Written Jan 30, 2005
Address: Sevenhill, Clare Valley, South Australia
Leasingham was once a small town that catered for the miners travelling from Burra to Port Wakefield. Now more of a road juntion than a village it is located between Auburn and Watervale in the Clare Valley.
There are a number of wineries in this area, so stop the car and have explore them.
Written Jan 30, 2005
Address: Leasingham, Clare Valley, South Australia
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