Bottled with Pride
Vines were grown on Kangaroo Island as long ago as 1837, but it was 2001 when Australia's newest wine region was declared.
Today, there are 30 growers and around 200 hectares of vines. Visitors can choose from 18 home-grown labels, five of which are being exported to the UK, USA, Europe and Asia.
Tastings? Of course - but prepare to indulge your eyes as well as your palate, with several cellar doors and restaurants enjoying remarkable views.
And if you've got questions about the wine or winemaking, good news: there's every chance the winemaker is somewhere nearby.
Andermel Marron And Two Wheeler Creek Wines
 | Location: Harriet Road, Central KI
Opening Hours: 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Group tours by arrangement.
Telephone: (08) 8559 4128 or (08) 8559 4114 (Café) Don't miss this threefold opportunity for magnificent marron (freshwater crayfish), wine tastings/sales and café dining. View marron in holding tanks in the farm shed and learn more about this Island icon. Taste a selection of premium red and white wines made from grapes grown on the property - Sauvignon Blanc is a specialty. Select marron, wine and native herb sauces to create your own Island feast or dine at the Marron Café beside the native herb garden (last orders 4pm). |
Bay Of Shoals Wines
 | Location: Cordes Road, Kingscote
Opening hours: 11-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 0289 Featuring an intimate cellar door, vineyards to the water's edge and outstanding panoramic views, Bay of Shoals Winery is the ideal setting for a memorable wine tasting experience. The winery incorporates pelican and maritime themes throughout and provides tastings of Island wine in its popular pelican glasses. Located just a short drive from historic Reeves Point. |
More Information >>Dudley Wines
 | Location: Corner of Thomas Willson Street & North Terrace, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: 10-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 1333 Dudley Wines Cellar Door and Cafe is located at the gateway to Kangaroo Island in the picturesque township of Penneshaw. Enjoy a glass of fine Dudley wine (nine varieties available) or a coffee, sit back and take in the spectacular sea views over Backstairs Passage towards the Fleurieu Peninsula. Indulge in the famous Dudley ‘Bucket ‘o' Prawns', a signature regional mezze platter, salads or baguettes. |
More Information>>False Cape Wines
 | Location: Available at restaurants Island-wide.
Telephone: (08) 8537 3017 The Follett family and Lake Breeze Wines established the False Cape vineyard in 1999. False Cape's outstanding selection of wines are available at restaurants and fine wine stores around Kangaroo Island. |
More Information >>Islander Estate Vineyards
 | Location: Bark Hut Road, near Parndana
Opening Hours: By appointment only.
Telephone: (08) 8553 9008 / 0429 886 711 Find out what inspired French honeymooner, Jacques Lurton, to choose Kangaroo Island as the ideal Australian site for wine making. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the 11ha vineyard and stateof-the-art winery. Take your time and select from The Islander Estate's premium range of wines.
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More Information>>Kangaroo Island Spirits
 | Location: Playford Highway, Cygnet River
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11-4pm or by appointment.
Telephone: (08) 8553 9211
South Australia's first and only boutique distillery. All products are handmade in small batches using hand crafted copper pot stills. The range includes a honey and walnut liqueur, anisette, and a strawberry and vanilla liqueur. |
Sunset Winery
 | Location: Hog Bay Road, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: 11-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 1378 Ideally located on the main road, just 6kms west of Penneshaw, the cellar door overlooks beautiful Eastern Cove and beyond. Enjoy complimentary tasting of six quality wines, or treat yourself to a savoury cheese platter or coffee and tea, while delighting in uninterrupted sea views from the enclosed decking. Local produce, art and crafts are also available for purchase. |
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