Over the Summer, South Australia welcomed a wave of new cellar doors, each offering unique tasting experiences.
From Skillogalee’s brand new modern Barrel House to Mt Bera Vineyard’s cozy cellar door, we’ve put together a list of the six new cellar doors to check out.
Skillogalee Barrel House
Clare Valley’s Skillogalee has debuted a stunning new Barrel House, while it pauses service at its treasured 1850s cottage for restorations.
The Barrel House is a new addition to the Skillogalee family. This thoughtfully designed venue is charmingly rustic and barn-like in style. Clad in sleek steel with accents of blackbutt timber, the building reflects the natural beauty of the Skillogalee estate. The Barrel House is also built with sustainability in mind, featuring solar power, water harvesting systems, and extensive native landscape regeneration.
For more information, head here.
Mallee Spirit Cellar Door
Known for their iconic Myrtle Gin, Mallee Spirit has opened a brand new rustic themed cellar door in the heart of Lameroo.
Tucked away in the heart of South Australia’s Mallee region, Mallee Spirit’s new cellar door showcases rustic charm paired with small batch craft gin. The charming new cellar door space is built in a converted wool shed, and features an expansive deck, perfect for sipping and stargazing.
For more information, head here.
Lenswood Cider Co
The local small-batch Adelaide Hills cider label has been selling like hotcakes lately, and with business kicking up a notch, it’s the perfect time to unveil a fresh new cellar door on the property where it all began. After almost five years of producing cider on their Lenswood orchard, the new venue officially opened in early 2025.
The new space offers all the classic Lenswood Cider Co ciders on tap, along with some special pours. The bright, welcoming cellar doors has room for 75 guests, and sits amongst the apple orchards and pristine lawns on the picturesque Lenswood property. With high-ceiling indoor seating and outdoor lounges, the space has a contemporary feel, and is set to be a spectacular summer venue, perfect for your next visit to the hills.
For more information, head here.
Willunga 100 ‘The Grenache Room’
One of McLaren Vale’s most popular boutique wineries, Willunga 100, has unveiled The Grenache Room, a unique cellar door dedicated exclusively to showcasing the Grenache wines of the region. Located in Blewitt Springs, this new venue offers visitors the chance to explore the depth and complexity of Grenache grown in McLaren Vale’s terroir.
The Grenache Room is housed in the beautifully restored Moritz Family stone cottage, originally built in 1920, and situated within the Blind Spot Vineyard. With its historic charm and stunning surroundings, the intimate space is where visitors can explore Willunga 100’s award-winning Grenache wines. The setting reflects the winery’s dedication to tradition, sustainability, and innovation.
For more information, head here.
Mt Bera Vineyards
Mt Bera Vineyards has just completed a stunning revamp of its three-storey cottage cellar door in Gumeracha. The venue offers beautiful garden seating, balcony and private dining, and wine tasting amongst breathtaking views of the Torrens Valley.
The venue also offers an expansive outdoor garden area with shaded seating, an outdoor bar and wood-fired oven. It’s a tremendous space with the restaurant seating 70 people, the downstairs cellar, 26, then 14 spaces in the private dining room and room for up to 200 in the garden.
For more information, head here.
Fleurieu Gin
A new distillery and eatery opened up in the Fleurieu Peninsula over the summer, serving up delicious gin, pizzas, light meals and more.
Owned by Myponga locals Shane and Kylie Magor, this new dining destination has become the ultimate spot to kick back and enjoy some great locally made produce in the sunshine.
For more information, head here.
