The Best Wineries in Oceania

Mudgee

Lowe Family Wine Co. farms the Tinja property near Mudgee, New South Wales, and is certified organic and biodynamic. The winery is known for Zinfandel and small-batch reds. Cellar door tastings are led by sommeliers, and the grounds include a lake and farm animals. Food is served at the Zin House restaurant.

McLaren Vale

Oliver's Taranga Vineyards is a family-run winery known for Shiraz, Grenache and Vermentino, with small-batch wines. Seated tastings take place on a deck overlooking the vineyard, with complimentary bread, olive oil and almonds, and vineyard tours go by buggy. Samuel's Gorge is a small, red-focused winery in an old barn overlooking the Onkaparinga gorge. Visits are tastings at the cellar door and on the verandah, and there is no food menu on site.

Barossa Valley

Rockford Wines in Tanunda makes Riesling, Shiraz and fortified wines with old presses and tanks. Free tastings are held in restored stone cellar door buildings, and lunches are served on site. Kies Family Wines in Lyndoch has been in the family for seven generations and produces Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling and white Shiraz, and fortified wines. Visits include cellar door tastings with family stories, and lunch at the adjoining Monkey Nut Cafe.