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Chapel Hill Winery, located in the picturesque McLaren Vale, is set on the historic grounds of the Seaview Chapel and schoolhouse. The iconic 1865 ironstone Chapel remains a central feature of the tasting room, offering a unique backdrop for wine enthusiasts. The vineyard was established in 1972, with the first vintage produced in 1975. Nestled on the edge of the breathtaking Onkaparinga Gorge, the winery boasts shallow rocky soils and panoramic views of McLaren Vale and the Gulf St Vincent.
The winery takes its name from the historic ironstone Chapel, built by Methodist settlers in the McLaren Vale region and officially opened on December 5, 1865. For a century, it served as a place of worship, education, and community gathering for local farming families. A commemorative service marked its closure after 100 years of service in 1965.
In the early 1970s, the Chapel began a new chapter. After years of neglect, the building caught the attention of Adelaide Professor Thomas Nelson. He purchased the Chapel and surrounding land from the Uniting Church, planting the first vines in 1972. With dedication, he transformed the historic structure into a winery, adding thoughtful spaces for wine production and tasting, laying the groundwork for what is now Chapel Hill Winery.
874 Chapel Hill Road, Mclaren Vale South Australia 5171, Australia
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Chapel Hill Winery.
Write a reviewI am beyond in love with this venue! My husband and I were fortunate enough to get married last month at this beautiful place. It was absolutely perfect! Massive shout out to Hope for everything, she went above and beyond for us with the lead up to the wedding and on the day. Was so glad we had her along for the ride with us! All staff on the day were amazing, could not fault any of them and the food was to die for. Couldn't recommend this place more, everyone fell in love with it (and the wine) can't wait to come back for more future family weddings x
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It's a very nice place, you can taste 5 types of wine for 15 dollars.
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We had the absolute best time at our wedding. We initially started our planning with Marianne but she stood down and Hope took over, she was an absolute delight. Nothing was too much much trouble for her, and she completely understood the vibe of wedding we were going for. Hope went above and beyond for us and it made me feel so much more secure on the day as I knew Hope and her team had literally everything under control. I have heard from multiple of my guests that it was the best wedding they have ever attended and this wouldn’t have been possible without the vigilant work of the chapel hill staff, and of course the sublime catering from the salopian inn! If I could re-live my wedding day over and over I would, and I would never get sick of it. Thank you for having such a wonderful Venue and amazing support staff to back the beautiful view up!
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The atmosphere and winery is absolutely beautiful. Loved learning about the Chapel Hill history. The old devil tawny is the most delicious wine I have ever tasted, highly recommend. The views of the vineyard is amazing
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I have a soft spot for this winery, so to come back after 8 years I was excited to see some new upgrades and see this beautiful chapel. The lady that served us was only on the job for a month but was a consummate professional. They offer a wine tasting of 7 for $10, but this is waived if you purchase a bottle of wine. There’s also. Premium wine tasting for $20. The top picks in my opinion are the Zinfandel, MV Shiraz and Chardonnay. However I was happy to find that they still had some of “The Vicar” their premium offering!
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