McLaren Vale in South Australia is a wine region beautiful vineyards. McLaren Vale in South Australia is a wine region with beautiful vineyards. iStock image downloaded under the Good Food team account (contact syndication for reuse permissions).

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Australian wine holidays

In Australia, terrific restaurants, cafes and bars happily co-exist with quality breweries, distilleries, leading wine labels and outside-the-box cellar doors. How blessed are we?

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Lawrenny Estate, a whisky producer set on a stunning 1800s estate, where the grain is grown and whisky produced on-site.

Australia’s wine regions now offer much more

Wine regions across the country are booming and now offer a wealth of other attractions other than wine, including great food.

  • Ben Groundwater
Bay of Fires Wines.

Six of the most underrated wine regions

Beyond the most famous regions, there are plenty of other great places to taste wine in Australia.

  • Brian Johnston
Sevenhill Cellars in Clare Valley.

Underrated wine region is like a little piece of Europe

Strung together by half a dozen small towns, Clare Valley’s little piece of Italy was named after the seven hills of Rome - though it even has a Paris end.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
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Half the fun here is drinking in your surroundings; marvelling at the rolling vine-covered hills and unique architecture.

For the best cellar door experience, follow these three rules

The art of tasting wine on your travels is enjoying yourself. All the other stuff is peripheral; it has nothing to do with the way you swirl your glass.

  • Ben Groundwater
'Mmmmm ...smells like grapes.'

Eight things to know before you visit a winery

Don’t know the first thing about wine? You’re not alone, and this can be an intimidating world. Here are eight tips to boost your knowledge.

  • Ben Groundwater
Op-shop finds, vinyls, and local-heavy drops inform this cosy neighbourhood wine bar.

Six must-visit drinking spots in Orange, NSW

Not only does the region boast more than 30 cellar doors, but an abundance of bars to refresh your palate for the following day’s vinous adventures.

  • Natascha Mirosch
The sloping hills of Derwent Estate Wines.

Six of the best Hobart cellar doors

These wineries are all within half an hour of the Tasmanian capital.

  • Ben Groundwater
Tabhilk's iconic tower was used to store grapes and keep a watch out for bushfires.

Visiting one of Victoria’s oldest wineries is a must

The heritage-listed property has turrets, a watchtower and a 'moat' - basically, it's the closest thing you'll get to a French chateau.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Strolling through the vineyards at Barwon Ridge, Moorabool Valley.

Unsung wine region closer to the city than Yarra Valley

Have you heard of Moorabool Valley? No? Well, that’s why I am going to tell you that it’s the most unsung wine region in Victoria.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
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You are entering 'The Dtrives' at Seppelt.

Tiny town hides a very precious commodity

This Victorian town makes me pause; I hear corks popping, champagne pouring. Celebration is near, and I feel the sudden need for a pit stop.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Located in the tranquil, less-visited subregion of Broke Fordwich, Margan is an elegant European-style winery with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant.

Our oldest wine region is on Sydney’s doorstep

It’s easy to overlook the Hunter’s impressive credentials - not only is it Australia’s oldest wine region, it also has the most cellar doors.

  • Rob McFarland