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Greenhill Wines Cellar Door & Restaurant Hester

RestaurantCellar DoorUltra-Cool ClimateAdelaide Hills+4.5 Stars
⭐⭐⭐⭐½4.8/5 (100 reviews)

Contact Information

Address
1016 B26, Summertown SA 5141, Summertown, South Australia
Wine Region
Adelaide Hills
Cellar Door
✓ Available
Tastings
✓ Available

About

Greenhill Wines sits high in Summertown's Piccadilly Valley, one of the coolest corners of the Adelaide Hills, where owners Drs Paul and Penny Henschke — both former research scientists — craft ultra-cool-climate varieties including Pinot Noir, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate vineyard. The property is set in a 130-year-old renovated settlers cottage overlooking the valley, and the on-site Restaurant Hester serves lunch alongside cellar door tastings every Friday to Sunday (11am–5pm, lunch 12pm–3pm). Sustainable practices are integral to the estate's philosophy; no formal organic certification is stated on the winery's website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wines does Greenhill Wines produce?

Greenhill specialises in ultra-cool-climate varieties suited to the high-altitude Piccadilly Valley: Pinot Noir, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Sparkling White.

When is the cellar door and restaurant open?

Both the cellar door (tastings) and Restaurant Hester are open Friday to Sunday. Tastings run 11am–5pm and lunch service is 12pm–3pm.

Where is Greenhill Wines located?

The estate is in Summertown, Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia — about 13 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.

Is Greenhill Wines certified organic or biodynamic?

Greenhill Wines emphasises sustainable viticulture in the Adelaide Hills; no formal organic or biodynamic certification is stated on their website.

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