Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine

Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine is a small-batch cellar door on Research Road in Nuriootpa, and it may be the most deliberately dog-friendly stop in the Barossa. The name is French for greyhound, the brand is built around rescue greyhounds, and the standout for owners is a fully fenced off-leash play space where your dog can run while you work through a personalised tasting.

The dog setup

There is a dedicated, fully fenced off-leash area for dogs, with water bowls on hand and treats available to buy. Jo's own rescue greyhounds, Georgie and Daphne, are often about to say hello, so a dog that is relaxed around other dogs will settle in quickly. Dogs are welcome in the dog area and the outdoor spaces, though confirm exactly where yours can go when you book rather than assuming the tasting room is open to them.

Worth knowing

Tastings are personalised appointments, so bookings are essential, and the door generally trades Thursday to Saturday, with hours worth checking before you drive out. The range leans specialist: a Sparkling Meslier Brut Rose alongside Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Zinfandel. The brand supports the SA Greyhound Adoption Programme, so your tasting fee is doing a bit of good for the breed on the label.

Getting there and parking

The address is 928 Research Road, Nuriootpa, a few minutes from the town centre, with on-site parking at the vineyard. Entry is straightforward from the Barossa Valley Way side of town.

Close by with the dogs

The Para River linear paths through Nuriootpa suit a leashed walk before or after your booking, and the Nuriootpa Fenced Dog Park on Penrice Road is another off-leash option nearby. Pair the visit with Kaesler Wines, which also takes dogs indoors and out, or First Drop Wines in the same suburb, and Turkey Flat Vineyards in Tanunda is a short drive south. More suggestions sit on the South Australia wineries list and the Nuriootpa guide.

Pepsi: A fenced run plus resident greyhounds means your dog actually gets an outing here, not a shift of sitting under the tasting table.