Welcome to the Wonder Room
Dandelion Vineyards’ home in McLaren Vale, South Australia
Open 7 Days
Dandelion Vineyards' Wonder Room
Our cellar door in McLaren Vale, South Australia
The Wonder Room, located atop the ancient ridge of Firehawk Farm, features extensive feature windows, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Visitors can enjoy breath-taking 180-degree views of the lush vineyards of Firehawk Farm, the rolling slopes of McLaren Vale, the Gulf St Vincent, and the Willunga Escarpment.
Elena and Zar Brooks’ vision for the Wonder Room was thoughtfully brought to life by repurposing the footprint of the old tractor shed to create a space that seamlessly blends rustic features, warm tones, and clean lines. The grand white amphitheatre-style sitting steps and extensive glass window façade showcase the many stunning natural landscapes surrounding the site. Visitors can sit back, relax, and take in the stunning views while sipping on a glass of Dandelion Vineyards wine.
Elena and Zar Brooks have always dreamed of creating a space that’s more than a cellar door, and now they can now share their passion for wine with visitors through the Wonder Room.
Come and enjoy one of our sit-down tasting experiences, tutored by our Wonder Room staff as you take in the views. We are open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Join us for a tasting and discover the wonder of the Wonder Room at Dandelion Vineyards!
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Wonder Room Tasting Experiences
Savour the flavours if Autumn at Dandelion Vineyards’ Wonder Room with the release of all-new wines and delicious food morsels curated just for Autumn across all of our tasting experiences.
All experiences showcase a seasonal celebration of our estate grown produce. Food morsels are curated by chef Chris Bone.
Experience at $33
Just like the dandelion seeds float across the earth, our wines spread like a dandelion across the regions. Be led by our passionate and knowledgeable team through the story of Dandelion Vineyards featuring a selection of five wines from the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and the Barossa.*
Sample wine offering
- Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc – $27.50
- Honeypot of the Barossa Roussanne – $27.50
- Fairytale of the Barossa Grenache Rosé – $27.50
- Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz – $30.00
- Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz – $30.00
*We suggest allowing at least 45 minutes for the entire experience.
All experiences showcase a seasonal celebration of our estate grown produce. Food morsels are curated by chef Chris Bone.
Booking available 7 days a week.
Experience at $66
Be welcomed to the Wonder Room and embark on a journey through five exquisite Dandelion Vineyards wines. This tasting experience showcases our small batch, hard-to-find wines that tell our story from different vantage points of vineyards and varieties that we love. Showcasing varieties grown in the Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, our Firehawk Farm and the Barossa, these wines are a tribute to the terroir.*
Sample wine offering
- Kindred Skies of the Eden Valley Riesling $30.00
- Twilight of the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay $27.50
- Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale Grenache $40.00
- Lion’s Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling $40.00
- Lion’s Roar of the Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon $40.00
*We suggest allowing up to 75 minutes for the entire experience.
All experiences showcase a seasonal celebration of our estate grown produce. Food morsels are curated by chef Chris Bone.
Bookings available Wednesday to Sunday.
Experience at $144
Enjoy an extended wine-tasting and food experience at the Wonder Room. Lunch with us and journey through an abundant celebration of seasonal estate-grown and local produce prepared by renowned chef Chris Bone paired with Dandelion Vineyards wines.
Start this tasting journey with the Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling and discover this single vineyard wine carefully crafted from 111-year- old vines. This icon Riesling is focused on fruit purity, complexity, and flavour intensity.
Then be transported to McLaren Vale and experience an unparalleled immersion of our Firehawk Farm vineyard. This 60- acre property, now home to Dandelion Vineyards, is perched atop an ancient ridge offering breathtaking views of McLaren Vale, the Willunga Escarpment, and the Gulf St. Vincent. Beneath the surface, the soil is rich in limestone and ironstone, resulting in remarkable Grenache, Shiraz, and Petite Sirah wines. Expect the unexpected…*
Sample wine offering
- Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling $60.00
- Twilight of the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay $27.50
- Faraway Tree of McLaren Vale Grenache $120.00
- Moonrise Kingdom of McLaren Vale Blend $120.00
- Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz $60.00
- Midnight Rainbow of McLaren Vale Petite Sirah $120.00
*We suggest allowing 2 hours for the entire experience.
Bookings available Fridays, Saturdays and Public Holidays only.
Picnics at $120
*Red Queen Tasting Add-On at $20
All of our experiences can be elevated with a tasting of the Red Queen of the Eden Valley Shiraz from vineyards planted in 1912 by Colin Kroehn. The new release 2020 vintage has been awarded 96 Points by the Halliday Wine Companion. “Despite the plushness and fruit density on display, there is a wonderful sense of tension in this wine, coiled kinetic energy that resolves on the mid-palate with a finish of great velocity and length,” says Dave Brooks.
All experiences offer complementary morsels that showcase a seasonal celebration of our estate grown produce, curated by chef Chris Bone.
We suggest allowing 75 minutes for the entire experience.
We are not a restaurant and do not offer an A’ la carte food option.
Bookings essential.
Gift Certificates
Are you having trouble finding the perfect gift for someone special?
Our gift certificates offer a great way to spoil your loved one with something wonderful.
These certificates can be redeemed for any of our tasting experiences in the Wonder Room or can be used to purchase wine bottles online through our website or in person at the Wonder Room. The choice is entirely yours!
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