Tintara, Historic winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Tintara is a winery in McLaren Vale producing wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Fiano, Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Sangiovese, and Shiraz from South Australian vineyards. The property features heritage buildings that house tasting rooms and can be explored on guided tours, where visitors enjoy wine tastings paired with regional food plates.
Alexander Kelly founded Tintara in 1861 with prominent South Australian investors Walter Hughes, Samuel Davenport, and Thomas Elder as partners. The venture grew into an important operation within the developing wine region of South Australia.
Wine tastings held in complete darkness allow visitors to focus purely on taste and smell when sampling local varieties. This distinctive approach sets the experience apart from typical vineyard visits in the region.
The winery is located on Main Road in McLaren Vale with parking available on site for visitors. Guided tours and tastings run regularly, so it is worth checking ahead to ensure your preferred activities are available when you visit.
The winery holds the oldest surviving bottle of Australian wine on record, a claret dating to 1867. This rare artifact demonstrates the longevity of wines from the early days of South Australian winemaking.
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