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Howard Vineyard


...Australian for Cabernet Franc


Come up for air to the scenic Adelaide Hills: an undulating mosaic of vineyards, wineries, cellar doors and restaurants, farms, orchards, forests and historic towns.

At Howard Vineyard we offer

  • Rustic stone barn, patios, terraced lawns, ghost-gum parklands & vineyard setting
  • Award Winning Wines
  • Pardalote Bistro
  • Art Exhibitions
  • Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, Private & Corporate Events and Functions
  • LIVE entertainment every Sunday
  • Ample on-site parking

Opening hours, Location and Map

Open 7 days a week 

Cellar Door

Open for tastings & wine sales

Monday - Friday 11:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

(Group Tastings are welcome - but booking is requested to ensure that we can provide a professional level of service)

Pardalote Bistro

Open for lunch

Monday to Friday 12.00 - 3pm á la carte

Saturday - Bistro Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm á la carte

Sunday - 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm á la carte (Reservations recommendedl)

Directions

Just 20 minutes from Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway (approx. 20 minutes from the Toll Gate) or 5 minutes drive from historic Hahndorf, we are on the corner of Bald Hills Road and Old Princes Highway, Nairne.

From South Eastern Freeway - take the Mt. Barker - Littlehampton - Nairne exit and then travel 4.6 km NE along Old Princes Highway, through Littlehampton & towards Nairne.

From Hahndorf - travel SE along Mount Barker Road, then after 5.4 km turn left onto North Terrace / Old Princes Highway, travelling 4.6 km NE through Littlehampton & towards Nairne.

We are at the bottom of the 2nd hill, on the corner of Old Princes Highway and Bald Hills Road. Look for the brown grape toursim sign. Turn right onto Bald Hills Road; our entrance is 530 metres on the left.  Please refer to the map below for more detail.

UBD reference: Map 161 K:12

GPS: 35° 2′ 39″ S 138° 53′ 37″ E or enter street address 53 Bald Hills Road NAIRNE SA 5252

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CRUSH Adelaide Hills Wine & Food Festival

Sunday January 29th

Bookings for Bistro

Platters and Wine by the glass/bottle on our shady scenic lawn area.

Live Music by Special Guests (Jazz/ Lounge / Funk & Soul)

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

94 Pts - James Halliday

Rating: 94   $25   Drink by: 2025
Alc: 14.4%

Clear purple-crimson; an estate-grown, individual block selection; initially shy, it grows and lengthens on retasting; cassis/blackcurrant fruit is balanced by fine, savoury/earthy tannins; works very well. Screwcap.


 

Howard Vineyard Wins Again! Adelaide Hills Wine Show Awards:

2010 Gambol Shiraz/ Cabernet - Gold Trophy!
2010 Sparkling - Silver
2010 Shiraz - Silver
2009 Amos Cabernet Franc - Silver
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze

 

 

We are delighted and proud to report that our 2010 Howard Vineyard Sparkling Brut has been judged as No. 6 in the Top 10 winners in the 2011/12 Hot 100 Wines from a field of 1,200 entries. The 2011/12 Adelaide Review Top 100 South Australian Wines was launched at the Adelaide Crowne Plaza on Thursday 27th October 2011.

2010 Howard Vineyard Sparkling Brut is available at the cellar door or mail order at only $21.25 per bottle by the case ( $25 for single bottles) 

Howard Vineyard
Sparkling Brut 2010

won Silver at the Boutique Wine Awards 2011

Howard Lunch Special

$25 per person

Main à la carte meal and

glass of our award winning sparkling!

(available Monday to Friday 12.00 - 3.00pm)

not available on certain holidays

 

Amos

Limited release, outstanding quality. 2007 Amos Cabernet Franc (Gold Medal) & 2007 Amos Cabernet Sauvignon (Bronze Medal)

2007 Amos Cabernet Franc

2007 Amos Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2007 Amos Cabernet Franc voted 'best in Australia' by industry peers.  Click here to read the entire article.