The Grower's Basket

As one of Australia’s most famous wine regions, McLaren Vale was an exciting stop on our journey. It is one of the many wine regions that are within reach of the city Adelaide, in South Australia. Starting on the flatland by the sea and expanding into the rolling hills, its microclimate is distinct with a cool afternoon sea breeze and hot mid-day sun. I was also surprised to discover that some of the oldest geological sediments in Australia can be found beneath the soil. Jean and I already had a pretty good idea of which wineries we wanted to visit, and we had planned a big day out in the Vale!  My only regret is we forgot the camera that day! This is a great shot from google that gives you an idea of the vast landscape that surrounds the wine region.   First stop: Battle Of Bosworth A medium sized organic winery with a name that will start a conversation at the dinner table. The cellar door was really cute and had an old farm house feel to it. When driving into the site you