Samson Tall Wines

Samson Tall is a boutique cellar door set in an 1854 church on Main Road, pouring small-batch handcrafted wines in an intimate, unpretentious setting with a resident dog of its own. The garden lawn makes it a genuinely dog-welcoming stop right in the township.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor garden and lawn area, a relaxed setting for a tasting, and some visitors report dogs joining them for the tasting itself. Staff are warmly welcoming to dog owners. Bring a blanket or take a table on the lawn, keep your dog on-lead, and carry your own water bowl.

Known for. Small-batch, handcrafted wines made on site, and the distinctive setting of a restored 1854 church with an adjacent historic cemetery.

Getting there. The address is 152 Main Road, McLaren Vale, right in the village. On-site parking is available.

Nearby with the dogs. The township has dog-friendly walking paths and outdoor cafes within easy reach, and several other dog-friendly cellar doors are a short drive for a fuller day out.

When to go. Weekday afternoons are quietest for an intimate tasting on the lawn. A relaxed, low-key spot that suits calm dogs happy to settle near other guests.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cellar Doors | McLaren Vale · mclarenvale.info
• Dog Friendly Wineries | McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast · mclarenvaleandfleurieucoast.com.au

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