Located only 20 minutes from the city of Adelaide,this is the place that has inspired generations of artists. The place that legendary painter Sir Hans Heysen called home is also home to around 30 wineries.
Hahndorf is the oldest surviving German settlement in Australia and exists today as a popular tourist destination.
One
visit to the Adelaide Hills and you'll see why this place fuelled the creative fires of so many artists.
Adelaide Hills - The Wine Region
The broad, curvaceous brush strokes found on the Bridgewater Mill wine labels typify the freshness and purity of the Adelaide Hills region.
This area of South Australia is wine country at its most divine. The undulating slopes offer a variety of aspects for growing, and the cool crisp climate along with some of the oldest soils on the earth's surface all contribute to make Adelaide Hills wines loved for their freshness and purity.
Here we will find Hahndorf Hill Winery which is a boutique producer specialising in alternative, food-friendly wines, including Pinot Grigio, Grüner Veltliner and Blaufränkisch. They also produce the key varietals for which the Adelaide Hills wine region is renowned - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and cool-climate Shiraz.
The beautiful vineyard and cellar door are located outside historic Hahndorf village in the lush Adelaide Hills of South Australia - the heartland of Australian wine.
Bridgewater Mill's Cellar Door
The Cellar Door lies at the very heart of the Adelaide Hills. The heritage listed Bridgewater Mill, est. 1860 is a beautifully restored stone flour mill, and is perched over a running tributary, complete with a still turning water wheel.
Fresh and pure are the perfect adjectives when it comes to describing Bridgewater Mill, and that is whether you're describing the wines or the Adelaide Hills region.
We have just talked about a couple of the wineries in The Adelaide Hills region to wet your abetite, so come join us on a great tour.
