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Maxwell Wines

19 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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19 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

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+61 8 8323 8200
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Maxwell Wines

Perched above McLaren Vale vines, Maxwell Wines turns seasonal dining into an unhurried, multi-hour ritual. Over three to four hours in the dining room, diners work through a 13-course degustation packed with culinary precision—think tender lamb, savoury spätzle shaved with truffle, and chicken skin tarts. House-poured flights match the plates, alongside an unexpected pour of estate-made sparkling mead. Out on the grounds, visitors can grab a glass and navigate the pine hedge maze before settling into the tasting room for warm sourdough.

  • Multi-course seasonal degustation: A seasonal 13-to-14-course lunch spanning up to four hours with paired regional pours.
  • House-crafted mead flights: Estate flights feature fermented honey mead and sparkling mead alongside regional wines.
  • Pine hedge maze: An outdoor pine tree maze set into the winery grounds for exploring with a glass in hand.
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Why Choose Maxwell Wines

Discover what makes dining, tastings, and estate visits at Maxwell Wines distinct.

  • Multi-Course Culinary Degustation

    The flagship restaurant presents an intricate 13-to-14 course degustation menu crafted with seasonal local produce, exquisite plating, and optional matched wine pairings.

    The 13 course degustation menu was mind blowing, every dish was incredible and somehow got better and better as the journey went on.

    Alicia Black

  • Artfully Presented Seasonal Courses

    Each dish arrives as an edible work of art, merging meticulous presentation, complex textures, and expressive flavors across an unhurried multi-hour service.

    Each dish was a true work of art—beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. Every bite demanded to be savoured

    Michelle Peckham

  • Tasting Room Flights with Chef Snacks

    A dedicated tasting room allows visitors to experience structured wine and mead flights accompanied by chef-crafted small bites without committing to the full long lunch.

    The wine was wonderful, the chefs food creations were incredible and the staff were super friendly and informative.

    Kathy

  • Specialty Honey Mead Tastings

    Maxwell stands out in the region by crafting its own honey wine program, introducing guests to sparkling mead alongside standard estate wine varietals.

    It was our first time trying mead wines, and we were instantly impressed.

    Andreymae Meora

  • Outdoor Hedge Maze and Grounds

    The winery grounds feature an interactive pine tree maze down the hill, giving visitors a scenic outdoor activity to explore with a drink in hand.

    Amazing space and fun to go through the maze with wine in hand!

    Marcia Coelho

  • Picturesque McLaren Vale Estate Setting

    Elevated views across McLaren Vale vineyards frame the property, providing an immersive pastoral backdrop for afternoon dining and estate strolls.

    Starting with the excellent wine tasting, with friendly, informative staff, then onto lunch with a magnificent view over McLaren Vale.

    Charmaine Jackson

Signature dishes and pairings highlighted by guests

  • 13 course lunch

    Fabian and his team in the kitchen produced an amazing 13 course lunch

    Cameron

  • Sparkling Mead

    We came for the Sparkling Mead after trying it in Geraldton, WA, and found an array of delicious reds, whites and Sparkling wines

    Bromwyn Thorpe-Gudgeon

  • wine pairing

    One of our party also had the wine pairing, and he was consistently amazed at how well each wine matched with the food in front of him.

    Hudson and Kathryn

  • sourdough

    We only got a little bit of food but the sourdough was incredible, so simple yet possibly the best bread we’ve ever tasted.

    Chloe Venning

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality nuances and estate touches that elevate the winery experience

  • Personalized Menus & Birthday Toast

    Celebration bookings feature thoughtful touches such as personalized printed menus, complimentary glasses of Tasmanian sparkling wine, and fresh truffle shaved tableside over dishes.

  • Bespoke Vegetarian Menu Adaptations

    Rather than offering standard substitutes, vegetarian diners receive individually tailored counterparts to multi-course dishes crafted with equal care, textures, and plating finesse.

  • Take-Home Loaves of Fresh Estate Bread

    The front-of-house team packages and sends home freshly baked estate bread for guests to enjoy after finishing their multi-hour tasting journey.

  • Pine Tree Hedge Maze Exploration

    Down the hill from the tasting room and dining terrace, visitors can navigate a living pine tree hedge maze with a glass of wine or mead in hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the degustation dining experience take?

The seasonal multi-course degustation typically spans 13 to 14 courses and takes around 3 to 3.5 hours (or up to 4 hours), so plan your schedule accordingly. Vegetarian modifications can also be accommodated.

Can you taste mead as well as wine at Maxwell?

Yes. Beyond estate wines, Maxwell offers tastings of their house honey meads—including sparkling mead—which can be sampled in the tasting room alongside chef-crafted small plates and snacks.

Are there activities to explore on the winery grounds?

Yes. The estate grounds feature an outdoor pine tree hedge maze that visitors can walk through and explore, even with a glass of wine in hand.

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