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Watkins Cellar Door

Sustainable Winegrowing AustraliaFamily OwnedCellar Door Thu–Mon
⭐⭐⭐⭐½4.6/5 (100 reviews)

Contact Information

Address
59 Grants Gully Rd, Chandlers Hill SA 5159, Chandlers Hill, South Australia
Cellar Door
✓ Available
Tastings
✓ Available

About

Watkins is a family-owned Adelaide Hills winery with over 70 years of history, crafting all wines by hand on site at their Chandlers Hill property. The winery is a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and produces a diverse range including Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Grenache, Chardonnay and sparkling Blanc de Blancs, with fruit also drawn from Langhorne Creek. Their sister label Fulltime Fantasy includes certified organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The relaxed cellar door — open Thursday to Monday — welcomes visitors across a Tasting Room, Wine Shed and Terrace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watkins a certified organic winery?

Watkins is a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Their sister brand Fulltime Fantasy offers certified organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz wines.

What wines does Watkins produce?

The range includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Rosé and sparkling Blanc de Blancs, with fruit from Adelaide Hills and Langhorne Creek.

When is the cellar door open?

The cellar door at 59 Grants Gully Road, Chandlers Hill SA 5159 is open Thursday to Monday. Bookings are recommended; walk-ins accommodated when space allows.

How long has Watkins been making wine?

The winery has over 70 years of history. Head Winemaker Sam Watkins is a Master of Wine student, continuing a long family tradition of hand-crafted winemaking on site.

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