Although I have lived in the Vales for over 25 years, last Sunday afternoon was the first I visited…read morethe Singing Gallery. What a wonderful, entertaining afternoon that was!! Music was SOOO good, food and drinks too. Will definitely be back. Such a magic way to spend a Sunday afternoon!! You must put on list to do!! Pam

Another hidden gem in McLaren Vale wine region that we visited on a recent tasting tour. All there…read morewines had a "fox" theme. For example, Arctic fox - a nice white sparkling wine and Vixen an unusual but tasty sparkling red-Shiraz-cab blend. We enjoyed our short visit and like all the wineries we visited on our tour, tasting was free and there was absolutely no pressure to buy anything although I couldn't resist trying to tuck a bottle of vixen into my luggage for the trip back to the states. highly recommended

An absolutely beautiful wine tasting cottage. A must go see. They have some great wines. Check out…read morethe Sparkling Shiraz vixen. For the kids there's a scavenger hunt which keeps them busy so parents can Taste wine. Really nice!!

Follow the signs to Ducks In A Row and you'll soon see why this is the McLaren Vale cellar door…read moreworth the go! Not only do you feel like you are walking into someone's home and backyard, you actually are. Roger, the resident Golden Retriever and apparent assistant wine-maker will come up and give you a warm, sloppy welcome on arrival. And of course a cellar door experience wouldn't be worth it without the wine tasting part! Stand underneath a vine covered verandah quaffing and having a chin wag with Amanda and Glen (the winemaker himself) about their unusual varieties of wines for Australia. Italian grapes like Mataro, Fiano and Vermentino are used to create wines that will impress your friends at BBQ's and dinners in the future. Like the Roses commercial, if you're asked not to bring a thing, a Ducks In A Row wine will help you say "we spent some money on this," and "we are a quirky and hip couple" who now knows what a Fiano grape tastes like - of course darling! Amanda and Glen open their cellar door when they are not busy (which is quite often) so it is worth a phone call before making the 40 minute drive. Also keep a look out for their pop-up events they run too, including a Vintage Celebration during vintage which had a vintage clothes pop up at it or their afternoon of Elbow Room popup stall and wine tastings. It makes for a perfect day trip!

I AM IN LOVE WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE!!!…read more At first our little group were worried that we were lost, or about to enter the scene of our own personal version of Wolf Creek as we entered a dry paddock, but the lovely Amanda came out to greet us and show us the way and we soon stepped in to an oasis - her own back yard! We were also greeted by Roger, the friendly Golden Retriever whom we all wanted to take home with us! Ducks in a row is open by appointment only and our group of 24 were very lucky to be told all about some wonderful wines by Amanda and Glen while we nibbled on our own picnic lunch - which we brought, but the team helped by providing some utensils we forgot - so thanks guys!!! The wines pleased everyone in our group - and there were some real wine snobs amongst us! Many a bottle was purchased over the course of the visit and I'll be recommending Ducks in Row - the wine and the winery to all my friends!