Cellar Door Opening Hours
301 Foggo Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171
Friday 12pm – 4:30pm
Saturday 12pm – 4:30pm
Sunday 12pm – 4:30pm
OR by Appointment
Indulge in our Wine Tasting Experience
Our intimate and relaxed Cellar Door is located in the heart of McLaren Vale. Our range of traditional and Mediterranean wines available for tasting and purchase, along with a cellar door platter, makes it the perfect starting point for your McLaren Vale wine experience. As a family owned McLaren Vale winemaker, it is more than likely that one of the family will host you in our boutique cellar door for your guided wine tasting. Find out more below.
The McLaren Vale Wine Region
As one of Adelaide’s most accessible wine regions, McLaren Vale is a comfortable 45 minute drive south along the Southen Expressway. Nestled between the Mt Lofty Ranges and the sea, the McLaren Vale wine region boasts a Mediterranean climate which drives the region’s wine styles and diverse food culture.
Some of Our Reviews
amazing place and host, definitely recommend, cant wait to go back.exceptional wine and very reasonably priced, had a cheese platter which was coeliac friendly, host co... read moreamazing place and host, definitely recommend, cant wait to go back.exceptional wine and very reasonably priced, had a cheese platter which was coeliac friendly, host couldn't do enough for us.thankyou so much, we'll be back 👍🍷😍 read less
Thanks Kishan and team for a lovely afternoon. We spent nearly 3 hours here over a beautiful platter of meats and cheeses and a wine tasting flight. The standout for us w... read moreThanks Kishan and team for a lovely afternoon. We spent nearly 3 hours here over a beautiful platter of meats and cheeses and a wine tasting flight. The standout for us was the Red Fury Tempranillo Grenache. Winter is a fine time to visit. Take your time here, it’s no ordinary cellar door experience. read less
Thanks Kishan and team for a lovely afternoon. We spent nearly 3 hours here over a beautiful platter of meats and cheeses and a wine tasting flight. The standout for us w... read moreThanks Kishan and team for a lovely afternoon. We spent nearly 3 hours here over a beautiful platter of meats and cheeses and a wine tasting flight. The standout for us was the Red Fury Tempranillo Grenache. Winter is a fine time to visit. Take your time here, it’s no ordinary cellar door experience. read less
Was barely aware of Hastwell and Lightfoot before dropping in on a whim. Bravo! Sensational winery. Will be back again for sure. Couldn’t recommend any higher. Frie... read moreWas barely aware of Hastwell and Lightfoot before dropping in on a whim. Bravo! Sensational winery. Will be back again for sure. Couldn’t recommend any higher. Friendly atmosphere, rare wines, knowledgeable staff, good selection. read less
We spent a super afternoon at this family owned & operated cellar door. Mark & Kishan were friendly & very knowledgable, not only about their wines, but also about the lo... read moreWe spent a super afternoon at this family owned & operated cellar door. Mark & Kishan were friendly & very knowledgable, not only about their wines, but also about the local area. We enjoyed a tasty platter with a bottle of Vermentino, sitting on the verandah, taking in the views. Their Tempranillo & Fiano wines didn't disappoint either - we left with a mixed dozen! Highly recommended experience! read less
Thought we'd try something a bit different to the more well known cellar doors around McLaren Vale and this was a pleasant surprise. The knowledgeable staff took the time... read moreThought we'd try something a bit different to the more well known cellar doors around McLaren Vale and this was a pleasant surprise. The knowledgeable staff took the time to guide us through their range, and we learnt a few things along the way about wine. The Tempranillo was our pick of the bunch! Room was cosy on a cold winters afternoon, platter was generous, wines were well priced. Staff were all friendly making the experience feel personal! All up a great time, was glad we took the time to check out this gem, will be back! read less
Hubby and I loved the personal attention we received. Felt like we were important customers. Knowledgeable staff met out every need. We walked away with so many wines bec... read moreHubby and I loved the personal attention we received. Felt like we were important customers. Knowledgeable staff met out every need. We walked away with so many wines because we couldn’t choose! Even though it was close to closing time we weren’t hurried away at all. In fact were treated to an extra reserve wine not on the menu. Will be back for sure. read less
We hadn't heard of this winery before but thought we would take a look. I knew I would love the experience the moment I walked in as the friendly guy spent so much time w... read moreWe hadn't heard of this winery before but thought we would take a look. I knew I would love the experience the moment I walked in as the friendly guy spent so much time with us, talking about the history of the winery, the evolution of the types of wine made and the family business. The extremely affordable flight was more like a masterclass as we were taken through each wine in great detail, not to mention the fact that the wines were delicious. All in all a wonderful experience with a knowledgeable and passionate staff member that made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend a visit. read less
A perfect way to spend a cold rainy Sunday. Sitting by the fire tasting sensational wines, eating platters and learning about thier wines and methods of wine making from ... read moreA perfect way to spend a cold rainy Sunday. Sitting by the fire tasting sensational wines, eating platters and learning about thier wines and methods of wine making from the very friendly accommodating staff. Boy am I happy we stumbled upon this cellar door. Do yourself a favor! read less
Thank you for supporting our community group. We really appreciate it. Your kind donations will go along way to supporting the junior players and our facilities at the cl... read moreThank you for supporting our community group. We really appreciate it. Your kind donations will go along way to supporting the junior players and our facilities at the club. read less
What an experience. We were led through the history of the winery, given so much knowledge and information. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful setting, great staff,... read moreWhat an experience. We were led through the history of the winery, given so much knowledge and information. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful setting, great staff, food and wines. Thank you for a lovely afternoon read less
We landed here on a spontaneous visit to McLaren Vale. It was absolutely awesome. Beautiful wines, tasty food, and learnt a thing or 2! Couldn't fault our time there. Tho... read moreWe landed here on a spontaneous visit to McLaren Vale. It was absolutely awesome. Beautiful wines, tasty food, and learnt a thing or 2! Couldn't fault our time there. Thoroughly recommended visiting and tasting (and buying!). read less
A gorgeous lunch out with a wine flight each, shared lunch platter and a glass of wine each. A truly relaxing experience, which is difficult to achieve with an active 1 y... read moreA gorgeous lunch out with a wine flight each, shared lunch platter and a glass of wine each. A truly relaxing experience, which is difficult to achieve with an active 1 year old. Thank you for amazing wines and a lovely family experience read less
Visited today And was welcomed with Very warm And friendly service ????. Informative Wine tasting. Thankyou Mark ????????. Loved The Rosé ). The Platters are gorgeous.. ... read moreVisited today And was welcomed with Very warm And friendly service ????. Informative Wine tasting. Thankyou Mark ????????. Loved The Rosé ). The Platters are gorgeous.. Make sure you visit this lovely cellar door. read less
Came here for their Barbera and fats platter, service was great despite some unruely group who seemed more interested in getting drunk than enjoying the experience.I hi... read moreCame here for their Barbera and fats platter, service was great despite some unruely group who seemed more interested in getting drunk than enjoying the experience.I highly recommend these guys for their professionalism.. 10/10 read less
Great wine! Knowledgeable staff! Delicious platters! Highly recommend visiting and taking a few bottles home. The rosé and Shiraz were my favorite wines as part of the ta... read moreGreat wine! Knowledgeable staff! Delicious platters! Highly recommend visiting and taking a few bottles home. The rosé and Shiraz were my favorite wines as part of the tasting experience. I also took home a bottle of 38 Days — amazing! read less
I visited this cellar door based on the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did! I ordered the delicious Fatz platter and did a wine tasting. Kishan and Mark (o... read moreI visited this cellar door based on the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did! I ordered the delicious Fatz platter and did a wine tasting. Kishan and Mark (one of the founders) provided a lot of information about the wine making process — an approach I really enjoyed and appreciated. I love that it's small-batch and family owned. The rosé and Shiraz were my favorite wines of the day and I took home a bottle of each! Such a cute cellar door — I could've stayed here all day! Highly recommend!! read less
Spent a few relaxing hours at a beautiful family-run vineyard. Kishan looked after us and explained the history of the winery, served us our delicious platter. Thoroughly... read moreSpent a few relaxing hours at a beautiful family-run vineyard. Kishan looked after us and explained the history of the winery, served us our delicious platter. Thoroughly recommend. read less
Wine Tasting Experience
at Our McLaren Vale Cellar Door
Enjoy vineyard views from our tasting room and deck or settle in on a Chesterfield by the fire in the Wine Lounge on cooler days. Our McLaren Vale Cellar Door is open for wine tasting experiences Friday through to Sunday (12pm to 4.30pm), or by appointment.
McLaren Vale Wine Tasting Experience – $10 per person. Taste the H&L Story as we lead you through the history and wines of Hastwell & Lightfoot. A wine experience showcasing emerging alternative and Mediterranean varieties along with the traditional favourites of McLaren Vale Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Best Platter in McLaren Vale
Our wines are made to complement food; wines made for eating. Well-structured wines, with attractive savoury fruit flavours and balanced tannins and acid make them perfect to enjoy our cellar door platters. Take the time to relax with a glass of your favourite H&L wine and a platter with seasonal fresh fruits, cheeses, dips, and meats. These generous platters are designed as a casual shared plate; an easy lunch for two. You can read more here in this article, ‘Where are SA’s Best Platters’.
Private Functions &
Events Catered To Your Needs
The country charm of McLaren Vale lends itself to special events and private functions. Our cellar door offers a range of options that are designed to capture the allure and elegance of the region. With wines from H&L we can work with your caterer or manage this for you. Our inside space can seat 30 people, or up to 75 standing or much larger groups in one of our many outdoor spaces. Please contact us here to discuss your event or arrange a viewing.
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Popular Selections from H&L's Range
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H&L | FIANO | 2019
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H&L | VERMENTINO | 2019
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H&L | SHIRAZ | 2017
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H&L | CABERNET SAUVIGNON | 2017
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H&L | GARNACHA | 2017
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H&L | MONTEPULCIANO | 2018
$25.00 inc. GST more infoAdd to cart