Discover the Best Platters in McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast

Enjoy the perfect pairing of wine and casual food across McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Coast. This region is famous for its fresh produce, artisan makers, and boutique wineries — which means the platters, pizzas, and small plates are every bit as good as the wine.

Here are the top spots to check out:

McLaren Vale

Coriole Vineyards

Food: Build-your-own cheese platters with local cheeses, cured meats, and house-made accompaniments
Wine: Shiraz and Italian varietals
Setting: Beautiful gardens with vineyard views

Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Food: Seasonal platters made from fresh, local ingredients (available with a tasting)
Wine: Famous for the Church Block blend and McLaren Vale reds
Setting: Relaxed lawns and rustic cellar door

Angove McLaren Vale Cellar Door & Restaurant

Food: Small plates menu and seasonal vineyard lunches
Wine: Classic Shiraz and a wide varietal range
Setting: Terrace dining overlooking the vines

Shingleback Wines

Food: Regional platters and light lunch options
Wine: Long-standing McLaren Vale reds
Setting: Contemporary cellar door, welcoming atmosphere

Zerella Wines

Food: Italian-inspired platters with local cheese and cured meats
Wine: Strong Italian roots, bold reds
Setting: Quaint, family-owned with old-school charm

Cucina di Strada (at Chalk Hill)

Food: Pinsa — a Roman-style hand-pressed flatbread (hybrid between pizza and focaccia)
Wine: Served alongside Chalk Hill Wines and Never Never gins
Setting: Hilltop shared space with panoramic views

Dowie Doole

Food: Cheese and charcuterie platters
Wine: Modern, vibrant McLaren Vale wines
Setting: Striking cellar door built from shipping containers

Serafino Wines

Food: Regional platters, wood-fired pizza, and casual lakeside dining
Wine: McLaren Vale reds and Italian varieties
Setting: Cellar door set in resort grounds overlooking a lake

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards

Food: Cheese, pâté, charcuterie, olives, nuts, and condiments
Wine: Historic fortifieds and premium reds
Setting: Family and dog-friendly, steeped in history

Chalk Hill Wines

Food: Shared pizzas, tapas-style plates (with Cucina di Strada and other pop-ups)
Wine: Small batch, handcrafted wines
Setting: Shared precinct with panoramic views

J&J Wines

Food: Casual grazing platters
Wine: Organic, single-vineyard Shiraz
Setting: Family-run cellar door in the heart of McLaren Vale

Lloyd Brothers

Food: Mediterranean platters featuring estate-grown olives and produce
Wine: Shiraz and fortifieds
Setting: Nestled between vineyards and olive groves

Mollydooker Wines

Food: Cheese platters and grazing plates
Wine: Bold, internationally celebrated reds
Setting: Fun, lively cellar door experience

Bec Hardy Cellar Door (Pertaringa brand)

Food: Seasonal platters and light lunches
Wine: Family-owned, wide range of approachable styles
Setting: Relaxed garden and vineyard surrounds

Alpha Box & Dice

Food: Funky grazing platters
Wine: Known for their “alphabet of wine” — creative and experimental
Setting: Eclectic, boutique, and playful atmosphere

Richard Hamilton Wines

Food: Regional platters, light casual meals
Wine: Historic McLaren Vale reds
Setting: Cellar door with escarpment views

McLaren Flat

McCarthys Orchard

Food: Orchard-inspired platters with seasonal produce
Wine: Rosé, Nero d’Avola, Cabernet, Shiraz, and more
Setting: Family orchard estate with rustic charm

Woodstock Wines

Food: Platters, wood-fired pizzas, and kid-friendly menu
Wine: A wide range of McLaren Vale reds and whites
Setting: Family-friendly with playground and plenty of space

Haselgrove Wines

Food: Platters showcasing Fleurieu produce
Wine: Premium, award-winning wines
Setting: Established estate with Italian influence

Shottesbrooke Vineyards

Food: Gourmet grazing platters
Wine: Classic McLaren Vale styles
Setting: Relaxed, scenic vineyard location

Hugo Wines

Food: Cheese and local produce platters
Wine: Award-winning wines in a friendly, welcoming setting
Setting: Family-run and very visitor-friendly

Sellicks Hill & Maslin Beach

Cradle of Hills – Sellicks Hill

Food: Handmade grazing plates with a local focus
Wine: Small-batch, artisan, Halliday 5-star rated
Setting: Hidden gem in the hills

Ivybrook Farm – Maslin Beach

Food: Farm-grown produce on platters with artisan cheeses and meats
Wine: Estate-grown wines
Setting: Historic farm near the coast

Willunga

Ortus Wines

Food: Seasonal grazing platters, locally inspired
Wine: Boutique, family-run wines
Setting: Family-friendly and relaxed

Blewitt Springs & Beyond

Blewitt Springs Wine Co – Blewitt Springs

Food: Cheese and charcuterie platters
Wine: Small-batch, sustainable hand-made wines
Setting: Boutique vineyard, relaxed style

Main & Cherry – Chandlers Hill

Food: Shared platters with orchard produce and artisan touches
Wine: Creative small-batch wines
Setting: Rustic cellar door with a community feel

Geoff Merrill Wines – Woodcroft

Food: Cheese and antipasto platters
Wine: Established winery producing premium reds since the 1980s
Setting: Casual, suburban cellar door