Sussex Squire Cellar Door

Sussex Squire Cellar Door is the tasting room for the same boutique Sussex Squire winery on Spring Gully Road in Gillentown, in the Clare Valley. It is a small, family-run operation producing dry-grown reds in tiny batches, sold only at the door or online, and it welcomes dogs on lead around the grounds.

Dog access and setup. Dogs are welcome outdoors around the cellar door, where the rural, relaxed setting suits a dog on a lead well. The tasting room itself is small and intimate, so confirm with staff on arrival whether your dog can join you inside or is better settled outside for the tasting. Bring your own water bowl, since this is a small family venue without guaranteed dog amenities.

Known for. Small-batch, dry-grown red wines, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, with tastings often guided personally by the owners over six to nine wines.

Getting there and parking. The cellar door is at 293-295 Spring Gully Road, Gillentown SA 5453, open daily from 11am to 4pm, with on-site parking. Confirm opening hours before a special trip, as small cellar doors can vary their days seasonally.

Nearby with the dogs. Eldredge Vineyards on Spring Gully Road is another dog-friendly cellar door nearby, and Shut the Gate Wines has a garden set up for picnics. Spring Gully Conservation Park is close by for a walk, though leash rules apply, so check current park signage.

When to go. Quiet weekday visits suit a relaxed tasting with a dog underfoot. This listing shares its address with Sussex Squire Wines, so confirm which name is current with the venue before you plan a special trip. Good for calm dogs happy to wait on a lead while you taste.

Sources

• Sussex Squire Wines - Clare Valley - Single Vineyard Red · sussexsquire.com.au
• Cellar Door - Sussex Squire Wines - Clare Valley · sussexsquire.com.au
• Explore Australia's Craft Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries · smallbatchatlas.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.