February 01, 2003
McLaren Vale - Dining on the wine trail
McLaren Vale may look like a backwater at first, but tucked into that rural landscape is some of the finest dining anywhere. Bordered by the ocean to the west and cow- and sheep-covered hills in every other direction, the region is blessed with a plethora of ingredients that don't go far to get on your plate. Add to that a thriving olive industry and a burgeoning interest in artisanal cheese, and you begin to understand why the local winemakers are such a good-natured crew.
Read the rest of the article at WIne & Spirits magazine.