Coonawarra

Sue Bell has amassed a loyal following, not only for her great wines, but also for the hive of activity that surrounds her shearing shed conversion that dates back to the 1860s. As busy as this place was back then, it is nothing compared to today, with a working winery, tasting room, kitchen, kitchen garden, campground and glamping-style tent accommodation. The wine here is great and Bell has opened the place up to welcome visitors into the daily routines and rituals of winemaking. Why not try your hand at sourdough bread-making (and take some starter for home) or help out in the produce garden and pick some goodies for yourself? You can even book in for a vintage experience if you time it right and stay on-site for a week making Bellwether wines. NICK STOCK

OUTSTANDING WINE: 2015 Bellwether Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, A$60