At last, we can wave goodbye to Winter and say hello to Spring, the days are longer and the nights are lighter - I’m not sure about you but I’m ready for a wine in the sun with a stunning view.

The Spring months are an exciting time in McLaren Vale with beauty in bloom…. There are food festivals a plenty, twilight evenings, live music galore and many more entertaining seasonal events. So, no better time to get a ‘spring in your step’ and start exploring the local land.

Friday evenings throughout September and October, you can sip and compare wines from the ages at Mollydooker. Cozy up by the fire and enjoy the full Vault experience including vinyl DJ’s and decadent food and wine pairings. Be guided through a museum tasting, indulge in the shared four-course experience ‘The Heist’, or just grab a table and do it your way.

There is the Grenache & Gourmet event, 15^th Sept – 2^nd Oct. Join in as we celebrate the world-class Grenache of the McLaren Vale Wine Region! From curated food and wine journeys to vertical tastings, hands-on winemaking experiences and guided masterclasses, Grenache & Gourmet offers wine aficionados and new explorers alike the opportunity to relish in this incredible variety and learn why James Halliday calls Grenache “McLaren Vale’s secret weapon”.

The Kitchen at Bec Hardy have their own Grenache & Gourmet. Fri 22 Sept – Sun 24 Sept. Celebrating all things Grenache and McLaren Vale, the weekend will feature a special event tapas-style feed-me menu (in place of our standard feed-me menus) crafted by our amazing chef Connor Bishop, for one weekend only. With wines also available by the glass and bottle all day.

Afternoon Delights are back to the lawns at Shottesbrooke for the October Long Weekend. It’s a day of family fun amongst the vineyards, featuring live entertainment and the legendary children’s entertainer Peter Combe. Food trucks, wine & local beer will be available. Enjoy a day in the sun and celebrate the bud burst of spring!

Yoga, Graze and Wine on Sun 8 October. Roaming Zen and Bec Hardy Wines have come together to share the delicacies of our beautiful bespoke vineyard in McLaren Vale. Enjoy a morning of Yoga overlooking the vineyard, followed by a picnic morning tea, tasting & bubbles on the lawns.

Sip sip hooray…. Grapevine Gathering is returning to South Australia this Sunday 22^nd October, offering a ripe blend of top-shelf music, fine local produce and grape times among the vines.

Check out the Red Poles SALA exhibition 'Sidetracks' until the end of October. It is a fibre and watercolour exhibition featuring the artists Chris Bowden, Jane Coffee, Margaret Carberry, Sue Buxton, Wendy Redden and Victoria Pitcher.

Dowie Doole is doing a chocolate and wine pairing experience that launched this Spring, with wines paired with four locally made chocolates for an indulging tasting experience.

As we head closer to the summer months there’s no better time to enjoy a bike ride along the stunning bike path nestled within the vines of McLaren Vale. SA eBikes hire electric bikes giving guests a chance to experience beautiful scenery and fresh air as well as discovering some of the cellar doors and fantastic eateries in the region. eBike hires can be organised from the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre. Or a walk through the Onkaparinga River National Park, a spectacular hidden treasure of the region, especially in Spring.

Staying close to home you can visit the Bec Hardy cellar door and enjoy a relaxed and comfortable wine tasting experience inside the cellar door, or outside on the deck, even with a picnic blanket on the lawn…. All while taking in the stunning views across the vineyards. Families and dogs are welcome, there’s even lawn games to keep the kids busy while you sip away in a beautiful space surrounded by gum trees, vines and serenity. Then why not stay and explore our food menu to complement the wines at The Kitchen at Bec Hardy. Ingredients are sourced locally, with a focus on fresh, sustainable and seasonal.

As well as the beautiful cellar door, we have our Tipsy Hill Estate, which offers one of the most stunning locations in the McLaren Vale wine region, with a spectacular 360-degree view of the vineyards and gardens. A perfect venue for small functions like our premium picnics, private dining options, garden tours and even small weddings. The Tipsy Hill Estate is a sight worth seeing especially in Spring.

So, whether its twilight nights, farmers markets, feed me dining experiences with wine pairings or beach walks, bike rides and nature hikes, there’s something for everyone.

Thinking ahead to the Summer months, our twilight nights are on throughout January so keep an eye out for these, each Saturday – it’s one not to be missed.

Join us for the blossoming splendour of Spring at Bec Hardy Wines and raise a glass to Springtime in the Vale. Book here for The Kitchen at Bec Hardy or here to visit the beautiful Cellar Door at Bec Hardy Wines.