Bellwether Wines — Attraction in Glenroy

Went to a cellar door tasting which was excellent and our host was so knowledgeable and friendly. Wines were delicious too!

We camped overnight in the campgrounds out the back and everything about the experience was a dream! From the minimal sites that were very spaced apart, to Mabel the resident guardian dog maremma, who added us to her protection list and escorted us to and from our van in the dark. The bathrooms were far beyond my expectations for a camp shower, the communal outdoor kitchen with drawers full of utensils and the necessary bits and bobs, huge flocks of birds nearby and stunningly beautiful old trees all really helped to add to the experience.

We visited during summer season so no campfires were allowed in the communal pit in the camp area, however the elevated fire pit in the kitchen was perfect for a woodfired jaffle and smores.

We were a last minute booking and the website was showing no availability so we called and they were very accommodating to get us in!

Cannot speak highly enough of the entire experience, every person we came across was so lovely. The setting itself was magnificent and felt like we had our own slice of the bush to ourselves. Sunsets and sunrises hit different out there!

BYO torches and a jumper, the temps drop overnight even...

The wine tasting experience in Bell Wether when we went ticked boxes well.

I recommend people to go there when the day doesn’t get too busy like what we did as the place doesn’t have big indoor space like Wynns and Rymill. We visited Bellwether the weekend before long weekend (Queen’s birthday) and there was a pouring rain in the region in the early winter. The perk of rain was that we almost had entire place for ourselves besides staff. Btw, a cold weather outside made the visit even better as the rustic interior design and burning fire made us all feel welcomed immensely.

Their wines are quite a mix as they got their grapes not only from Coonawarra but also from other regions in SA for a fun twist of this little place. If you got bored for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz for this region, try this place for a change.

For me, wine tasting is an interactive experience rather than an expert-panel judging, although decent wines are essential. Thanks for Kyra making the experience interactive. She even gave me a small behind-scene peek and a souvenir card to keep. What an amazing experience!

Btw, the outdoor environment is also incredible and I probably will come back to stay in the famous tent for 1...

We visited Bellwether last year and loved the shearing shed cellar door, the wines, the garden and the ethos of the place. Then we saw the glamping tents and knew that we had to come stay. The tents are really comfortable. Not powered but they provide lanterns, little gas heaters and hot water bottles. You can charge things in the bathrooms and cellar door. Breakfast is provided each morning - house made bread and fresh eggs and you can help yourself to the produce in the garden. We also ordered a camp oven which was partly cooked and then we finished it off over the fire in the camp kitchen that they left blazing for us. The camp kitchen is fully stocked with everything that you'll need - microwave, kettle, fridge, toaster, gas stove and oven, bbq and the fire. The toilets and showers are clean and plentiful and there us even a claw foot bath. There is a toilet and shower with wheelchair access. The surroundings are gorgeous. Every evening the sheep come and graze around the tents! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have recommended...