Wineries ofsanta clara valley trail map for more information visit us on the web at. We understand that truly great wines are made in the vineyard and that the art of fine winemaking is to respect and capture the essence of the vineyard site and to highlight the unique varietal expression of each grape variety. A bike trail, aptly named the riesling trail, follows this corridor as it crisscrosses the clare valley through vineyards and wineries, scattered between each town and village. There is also plenty of information on how to get here. Our interactive map will assist you in locating accommodation, shopping, wineries and more. Clare valley satellite images clare valley tourist clare valley gps annies lane grosset wines knappstein wines paulett wines sevenhill taylors wines south australia adelaide hills barossa valley clare valley coonawarra eden valley mclaren vale langhorne creek wine wines wineries vineyards maps.
While its hot days brings a brightness and depth to its fruit driven wines, its altitude and its associated cool nights brings a tightness and elegance distinctive to the clare. Jan 24, 2020 clare valley tours is owned and operated by dave willson, colloquially known as mr willson. Hide away in a quaint little bed and breakfast or venture out to explore the rolling countryside. Explore everything the picturesque clare valley has to offer from wineries, local producers and activities with our exclusive. Taste wine and tour the grounds, visiting the underground cellar, wine museum and historic st aloysius church. Its history dates back to the 1840s when vines were first imported to the country for planting. Now this picturesque area is a prime tourist destination, with many wineries along the riesling trail wine train route open to the public. It is an ideal place to stay if you intend exploring the thirty wineries which are dotted through the valley. We love the clare valley and are also liverpool supporters so we stopped in at claymore wines for wine tasting and platter day and it was superb. Clare historical walk self guided walk find a place to. Clare valley visitor information centre warrick grove olive oil jim barry wines knappstein wines kirrihill wines tim adams wines sevenhill cellars paulett wines the wilson vineyard pikes polish hill.
The person pouring for you in our tasting rooms may very well be the winemaker. The beautiful clare valley is australias riesling capital and the clare valley winemakers association represents more than 35 of its friendly winery cellar doors. Hunter valley wine country download hunter valley maps. Approximate time for the full walk at a leisurely pace is 1. To find the map for the driving distance from clare valley to barossa valley wine region, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. For three generations our family have crafted great australian wines in the clare valley, south australia. Situated in the northern mt lofty ranges, south australias clare valley was settled in the late 1830s, with the first vineyards planted and wines produced in the early 1840s. Clare valley wine a guide to the wines of clare valley. The 20 best clare valley wineries, wineries in clare. The cellars were the first winery established in the clare valley in 1851 and are still producing award winning wines along with supplying the majority of sacramental wine for churches throughout australia. When you are staying in the clare valley, there are so any great things to do and so many wineries to visit in the clare valley wine region. Visiting our historic wineries is to leave the computer age behind. Find the best wineries in clare valley at agfg clare valley wineries.
Follows the former railway from auburn to clare, providing views of vineyards, farms, and natural bushland. One of the wineries you shouldnt miss while exploring the clare valley is sevenhill cellars. We acknowledge the wurrundjeri as the traditional owners of this land. High quality map of sonoma valley wineries from the vinters and growers. Sonoma valley winery map sonoma valley california mappery. When you are on vacation or business, please be sure to visit our conveniently situated wineries throughout the valley. Sonoma valley winery map near sonoma valley, california. The riesling trail 35km walk or cycle find a place to walk. Clare valley riesling and rattler trail backpackers guide. Today it is the heart of the clare valley and is surrounded by vineyards mainly.
Pdf clare valley rocks the earth beneath our vines. You can also connect to free wifi at 60 locations across south australia from the adelaide hills to kangaroo island. Jan 27, 2017 staying in the clare valley this week. The clare valleys wineries and cellar doors are some of the most welcoming in australia, with a real sense of hospitality and an open, honest, authentic approach to wine. To do the lovely countryside justice, and enjoy the hospitality of the wineries, attractions. Figure 2 digital elevation model dem map of the clare valley area. This historic region is a heartland for riesling, but youll also find rich reds and an array of other intriguing varieties on pour at its cellar doors. A total of 23,161 tonnes of clare valley winegrapes was crushed in 2018. In this video we explore the valley a bit and the wineries we visited. Itd be a crime to pass through the region without sampling the intense flavours and aromas, which skillogalee is so famous for. Escape to the best wineries in south australias clare valley. Clare valley is the northernmost wine region within the mount lofty ranges zone of south australia, located 80 miles km north of the state capital, adelaide riesling reigns supreme here. It lies in the mid north of south australia, approximately 120 km north of adelaide. When visiting, make sure you call into the mclaren vale and fleurieu coast visitor centre for all of your map and information needs.
Nov 23, 2017 the modernday clare valley is home to a group of qualityconscious, often boutique, wineries with their own cellar doors each offering a range of house and regional specialties to the large numbers of tourists who visit the area. Do yourself a favour next time you are in the clare valley and include claymore wines on your list of wineries to visit. Map from clare valley to barossa valley wine region. Wineries and vineyards clare valley sa all about cuisines. Historically the town prospered as an important service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. The clare valley wine region is one of australias oldest wine regions, best known for riesling wines. Maps and planting data tables are provided by vinehealth australia see notes on. The clare valley has more than 40 cellar doors, and the wineries all sit along a narrow 40km corridor between auburn and clare. Clare valley is a wine region within the lofty ranges of the south australia zone. Surfaced and easy gradient makes it ideal for walkers of all levels, as well as wheelchair and pram users. The same features that make the clare valley inherently beautiful are also the foundation of clares famed vineyards. Miriam ward clare valley tourism manager rda yorke and mid north 155 main north road clare sa 5453 t.
Today the team is now lead by winemaker kerri thompson with brendan pudney and owneroperators richard woods and rasa fabian making up the small team. Skillogalee has since grown to become one of the clare valleys mustvisit wineries, offering crisp, dry whites and rich, fullbodied reds. The region is located at the northern end of the mount lofty ranges zone with its southern extent being about 100 kilometres 62 miles north of the adelaide city centre. Map of barossa valley and travel information about barossa valley brought to you by lonely planet. Most are open daily for you to taste your way through, and when youre getting hungry make your next stop a winery restaurant to savour on the regions best food paired with a crisp riesling or a fullbodied shiraz. One of the highlights of the regions tourism is a riesling trail, connecting clare valleys wineries.
The yarra valley is the food bowl of victoria with boutique accommodation, gourmet local produce, renowned wineries and activities for both young and old. Make sure you pick up the visitor guide too it is one of the best in the state thats what our visitors tell us and we are not disagreeing with great tips, vouchers and all the must do experiences in. The trail then travels through the vineyards of the historic jesuit settlement of sevenhill cellars and st aloysius church. Escape to the charmingly secluded clare valley and disappear into a weekend of intimate discovery. The claire valley is a list of business and attractions in the clare valley wine region. Clare valley a tradition of innovation wine australia.
Taste award winning wines, visit stunning wineries, soak up the clare valleys historic charm and spectacular vistas. The 2002 clare valley wine show chaired by prominent australian wine writer and judge, huon hooke, propelled kilikanoon into the spotlight, winning 6 of the 7 trophies awarded. You can also drop into the adelaide visitor information centre, 9 james place adelaide and browse through the extensive range of brochures and collect all you need for your south australian holiday. It was a great ride with lovely wineries along the way. Established by jesuits in 1851, sevenhill is the oldest winery in the clare valley. Easy ride and the trail is well maintained with lots of interpretive signs regarding the history of this trail. The claire valley a guide to the clare valley wine region. Unlike bigger wine regions, the clare valley s boutique charm means you could find yourself tasting with the wine maker or family member for a unique experience. Why not take the scenic drive to the hunter valley. The riesling trail 35km walk or cycle find a place. The drier styles are recognized as some of the best in the world.
The valley runs northsouth, with horrocks highway as the main thoroughfare. Explorers way road trip mighty murray way road trip seafood frontier road trip southern ocean drive road trip epicurean way road trip coastal way road trip the outback loop road trip. Adelina wines 1 annies lane 2 ap birks wendouree cellars. The clare valley has some of south australias most beautiful scenery. No worries, just pick up a printed copy of the hunter valley map at the hunter valley visitor information centre on wine country drive or singleton visitor. Six of the best clare valley wineries and cellar doors.
Discover the best clare valley wineries and cellar doors to taste and experience the regions delights with our guide and interactive map less than a twohour drive from adelaide, the clare valley is home to some of the worlds best riesling and offers fantastic food and wine experiences that are just waiting to be enjoyed. Santa clara valley wines wineries of santa clara valley. Crabtree is a small estate situated in the heart of the beautiful watervale district of the clare valley. The map will be a fantastic resource throughout your visit, with its comprehensive list of wineries and cellars, restaurants, accommodations and experiences. Shows all key roads and which vineyards are open to the public, require. Taste award winning wines, visit stunning wineries, soak up the clare valley s historic charm and spectacular vistas. Entering more vineyards and crossing the white hut creek the trail reaches barinia road which is its northern terminus. This historic region is a heartland for riesling, but youll also find rich reds and an array of other intriguing varieties on pour at. The mintaro hideaway is nestled in a secluded and peaceful setting in the heart of the historic heritage listed town of mintaro, just a one and a half hour drive from adelaide in the beautiful clare valley wine region.
Pick up the walk brochure from the clare valley visitor information centre or download the walk brochure. Dedicated to providing authentic tour experiences, and with the help of tom, both of us long term locals, we have the simple view of treating people as we like to be treated, a smile begets a smile. The series of tourist road maps below highlight the range of activities and. The clare valley is the home of riesling in australia, although it produces fine quality wines across a broad array of varieties. Clare valley tours is owned and operated by dave willson, colloquially known as mr willson. In fact, the very best examples are considered to provide benchmarks of quality. There are just too many and as our purpose was to savour the riesling wines these are. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Going from strength to strength, the oracle shiraz has twice won best shiraz at international wine shows, while more recently, james hallidays australian wine. Youll fall in love with the valleys inviting country pubs and possibly each other all over again. The barossa touring map is the perfect companion for your visit to the barossa, and you can pick one up for free from our visitor information centres. Maps are part of the joy of travel planning, and weve supplied a range of maps as a reference for your barossa trip. Make the most of your time in the clare valley by tasting the regions delicious produce and drinking the unique and exquisite wines that are born here. Black stump wines 4 brian barry wines 5 claymore wines 6 crabtree watervale wines 8.
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