Vale 194

08/10/2026

A season of fun is starting next door at CLINK at Tintara thanks to the McLaren Vale Hotel team for organising the fun on the Main Road. So nice to have fun neighbours who set us all up with great food and a glass or two.

08/10/2026

Say: “McLaren Vale” and most people think w**e. It’s a fair call as there are more than 80 cellar doors in the region. However, anyone who spends time there knows there’s a plethora of options for craft b**r, so b**r lovers need never be short of a pint near the coast.Less than a 90-minute d...

02/10/2026

An October long weekend in the McLaren Vale W**e Region

A little sunshine, a little rain and plenty of good reasons to head out and explore.

Spring weather might keep us guessing, but there's always a cellar door to discover, a long lunch to enjoy or a good excuse to settle in with friends and family.

Happy long weekend from Vale 194!
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast

28/09/2026

Sneak peak at a fantastic new cellar door opening this Thursday. Such a beautiful spot. Congratulation to team Larnook W**es for creating an amazing new venue. Thanks for sharing the reel My McLaren Vale (a fabulous w**e tour guide ,,,, if you are visiting the region keep them in mind).

24/09/2026

18/09/2026

International Grenache Day is here if you need an excuse to enjoy a beautiful McLaren Vale Grenache.

15/09/2026

We’ve got a little excited about Grenache & Gourmet this year 🍷

From 18 September to 5 October, McLaren Vale comes alive with 18 days of Grenache, great food and special experiences across the region.

Our weekends are already mostly booked, but we still have some midweek availability Monday–Thursday... perfect for making a few days of it.

🍷 10% off direct bookings
🏡 2-night minimum
📍 Stay in the heart of McLaren Vale

Long lunches, cellar doors, w**e experiences, and plenty of Grenache. Sounds like a pretty good midweek escape to us.

Thanks to the McLaren Vale W**e Region for organizing another amazing program.

Book direct at Vale 194.
https://vale194.com.au/get-away-for-grenache-in-mclaren-vale-this-september/

15/09/2026

03/09/2026

MICHELIN is coming to South Australia

For the first time, an Australian destination will feature in the MICHELIN Guide, with the inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 selection being revealed on 14 October.

How exciting is this for South Australia, and particularly for food and w**e regions like McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula?

We’re already wondering which local restaurants might be included. And perhaps now is the perfect time to come to McLaren Vale, stay a few days and experience as many of our wonderful local dining venues as you can, before the world finds out.
Read more in our latest blog
https://vale194.com.au/michelin-guide-south-australia-mclaren-vale/