Hugh Hamilton Wines

Hugh Hamilton Wines is a family-owned boutique cellar door on Tyntynder Road, known for 270-degree views across the vineyards to the Willunga hills and a daring range built on unexpected varieties. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, so it suits a relaxed stop with the dog and a glass in hand.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, not inside the main tasting room. There are only a few outdoor tables seating two to four, so booking ahead is the practical move at this small cellar door. Bring your own water bowl; staff are accommodating to dog owners. You can collect wine from the counter to enjoy outside with the dog.

Known for. The panoramic 270-degree outlook and an adventurous, family-made range that plays with unconventional grape varieties.

Getting there. The address is 315 Tyntynder Road, McLaren Vale, near the end of the road, roughly 45 to 50 minutes from central Adelaide. There is a gravel on-site car park.

Nearby with the dogs. Several picturesque dog-friendly cellar doors are within about five minutes' drive, and nearby venues with expansive lawns make for an easy day moving between tastings with the dog.

When to go. Weekday afternoons are calmest, and the views are at their best late in the day. Book the outdoor table ahead for weekends, given how few there are.

Sources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Hugh Hamilton Wines · hughhamiltonwines.com.au
• Hugh Hamilton Wines Cellar Door | Attraction in McLaren Vale · mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au

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