An hour at a converted dairy tasting McLaren Vale’s award-winning pours

MCLAREN VALE WINERY FIELD GUIDE

An hour at a converted dairy tasting McLaren Vale’s award-winning pours

A one-hour cellar-door tasting at Sew & Sew Wines in McLaren Vale — useful for planning a short, convivial visit to sample six curated wines and take in vineyard views.

An hour at a converted dairy tasting McLaren Vale’s award-winning pours.

Duration
1 hourtttt
Location
McLaren Vale
Operator
Sew and Sew Wines
Category
Winery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Gather your friends at the Sew & Sew Cellar Door, a converted dairy on Pennys Hill Road in McLaren Vale where award-winning Sashiko and Contour wines are served in a compact, one-hour tasting experience. The cellar door pairs original rustic features with a modern addition and offers seating on a shaded patio overlooking vines or beside a warming fireplace in winter.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PLACE

A converted dairy with vineyard views

The Sew & Sew cellar door occupies a converted dairy that blends original rustic features and a modern addition; its patio and cellar-door aspect look out over the vines that define McLaren Vale.

THE WINES

Sashiko and Contour flight — six wines

Tastings feature a curated flight of six wines drawn from the Sashiko and Contour ranges; the flights are priced at $20.

THE MOMENT

A friendly, sit-down tasting

The cellar door encourages convivial visits: relax on the shaded patio in warm months or by the fireplace in winter while sampling the award-winning McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills wines.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

Arrive at 97 Pennys Hill Rd and step into a converted dairy made into a small cellar door where a short, curated tasting unfolds: six pours from Sew & Sew’s Sashiko and Contour ranges served over roughly one hour as you take in vine-lined views from the patio or linger by the fireplace in cooler weather.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Wine loversWell suited: the tasting highlights Sew & Sew’s award-winning McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills wines in a concise flight format.
2
Groups of friendsIdeal for small groups gathering for an hour-long tasting and conversation at the cellar door and patio.
3
Families with childrenNot suitable: visits are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
4
Solo visitorsA good fit for solo travelers seeking a short, hosted tasting and the chance to relax with vineyard views.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Tastings are a one-hour experience.

Cost

Wine flights are $20 and include six tastes from the Sashiko and Contour ranges.

Meeting point

The cellar door is at 97 Pennys Hill Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171.

Age & access

Visitors must be 18 years or older to participate.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tasting take?

The tasting experience is approximately one hour.

Where is Sew & Sew Cellar Door located?

At 97 Pennys Hill Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171.

What does the tasting include and how much does it cost?

Wine flights include six tastes from the Sashiko and Contour ranges and are priced at $20.

Are there outdoor seating options?

Yes — guests can relax on a shaded patio that looks out to the vines.

Is there indoor seating in cooler weather?

Yes — the cellar door offers seating by a warming fireplace in winter.

Is this experience suitable for children?

No — the cellar door visit is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.