McLaren Vale
The McLaren Vale wine region, in the north-west of Fleurieu Peninsula, is located approximately
22 miles (35km) south of Adelaide. It is by far the most important wine-producing area in the
Fleurieu zone and is also regarded very highly throughout Australia and the world. The region
acquired its GI (Geographical Indication) status in 1997, but wine-growing traditions here are
amongst the oldest in the country. Pioneers such as Thomas Hardy and John Reynella, both
iconic names in the Australian wine industry, can be credited with this achievement, having
realized the region's potential in the early 19th century when the first vines were planted.
McLaren Vale has come a long way since then and is home to some of Australia's most highly
regarded wine producers.