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Adelaide Hills

It’s rare to find a capital city where you can drive 20 minutes from the CBD and be smack-bang in the middle of rolling vineyards, grand vistas and ancient gums. Adelaide Hills is literally on Adelaide’s doorstep and it boasts some of Australia’s best-known wineries, cracking boutique operators and an exciting, natty wine scene. With the recent devastating bushfires, now is the time to visit and support the winemakers here.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Star Cellar Door

(08) 8736 2225
wynns.com.au

As you turn off the Riddoch Highway into Memorial Drive, do yourself a favour. Drive straight past Wynns Coonawarra Estate towards the Coonawarra railway siding. It’s one of the most photographed scenes in the Australian wine biz. Now you are grounded. It’s time to head to the Wynns Coonawarra Estate cellar door.

There’s a sense of anticipation as you walk up the pathway towards the famous gables at the cellar door entrance. It’s a warm and inviting atmosphere with a spacious feel, fascinating historical displays and friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you through the Wynns wines.

The ‘Make Your Own Blend’ session is for those who fancy improving their winemaking skills, with the opportunity to blend together a wine from cabernet, shiraz and merlot, and take home a bottle of your creation to enjoy with friends.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate is one of the industry greats, the wines are magnificent and its cellar door is a gem of the Coonawarra. DAVID BROOKES

OUTSTANDING WINE: 2015 Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, A$150

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