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Dowie Doole
4.5
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#36 of 55 things to do in McLaren Vale
Wineries & Vineyards
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The DOWIE DOOLE Tasting Pod is now open! DOWIE DOOLE was founded in 1995 by renowned McLaren Vale grape growers and champions of sustainable viticulture Drew Dowie and Norm Doole. At DOWIE DOOLE we believe that wine is a form of Art. For more than 20 years, our boutique winery has been committed to producing rich, premium wine that is well loved and remembered. Our philosophy has always been to use only the finest parcels of fruit from select vineyards.
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Keel79
Adelaide, Australia270 contributions
Great afternoon
Apr. 2022 • Couples
Never been to this place and was very keen to check it out. Great experience from start to finish. Great views with 360d vines on a lush lawn. I went in a group of 4, I had the premium red tasting and all the wines were fantastic. Shout out to Maddy who really looked after us and went above and beyond ensuring we were home safe
Written 24 April 2022
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Paul D
Adelaide Hills, Australia41 contributions
Focus on service and it will be spot on!
Mar. 2022 • Couples
Beautiful spot, a cool, funky cellar door and beautiful views across the Valley.

The wines are reasonable and not badly priced, we were a little underwhelmed with the service to be honest. The girl working didn't really engage with us, didn't seem to be interested in talking in more detail about the wine or having a more personalised approach and given we were the only ones at the cellar door, this is definitely something which could be improved.
Written 18 March 2022
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Maegen
Barossa Valley, Australia2 contributions
Unique little cellar door
May 2021 • Couples
The cutest little cellar door with the most unique design. Made up of shipping containers with luscious green grass and a deck. Will definitely visit again maybe in the summer months
Written 13 June 2021
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Janet G
Brighton, Australia2 contributions
Lovely setting and very helpful and friendly staff
Apr. 2021 • Couples
Visited on a Sunday afternoon after a recommendation and it was a great experience. Love the funky containers and the staff were extremely helpful knowledgeable about the wines and very friendly and welcoming . Will definitely visit again.
Written 13 April 2021
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Chris W
Budapest, Hungary384 contributions
Perfect setting
Apr. 2021 • Couples
We came here late one afternoon are were the only ones there. It was magical. Got the $15 tasting flight of reds. Nice mix of single vineyard and blends on offer. Was great as the sun w atas setting. Cool idea being in shipping containers too.
Written 12 April 2021
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UrbaneForker
Adelaide, Australia2,174 contributions
Enjoyable tasting
Aug. 2020 • Friends
We booked the $15 guided flight of 6 quality wines, refundable on purchase. Three different flights are offered. Generous serves and friendly service. Nice setting - newish winery designed from shipping containers. They also do free tastings served outside. Overall we enjoyed the experience.
Written 9 August 2020
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Millie M
McLaren Flat, Australia15 contributions
Fabulous Place and Amazing Space
Mar. 2020 • Couples
Visiting Dowie Doole was a fabulous experience the wines were delish and our purchase that day was very much enjoyed, since then with COVID19 we ordered their home tasting pack which we received very quickly and was absolutely value for money and a great experience. Can't wait to get bac there.
Written 17 May 2020
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SlipDigby4
Adelaide, Australia7 contributions
Hoolie Doolie
Mar. 2020
Beautiful location, but unfortunately the service was awful. The lady who served us never once introduced herself or let us know about the local wine they offered. Thankfully they had lawn games or this would have been an even worse experience.
1 Star for the location. 1 Star for the games.
Written 6 March 2020
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Nicole M
Adelaide, Australia5 contributions
Great new cellar door!
Nov. 2019
We had a fabulous afternoon at the new cellar door! We were a large group, but were very well catered for. The staff were very knowledgeable about the wines we were tasting and the wines were sensational! The grassed area overlooking the vines was picturesque and gorgeous, with the funky shipping containers comprising the cellar door a great addition. I will definitely be back!
Written 17 December 2019
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Ash
Adelaide, Australia10 contributions
Awesome Little Spot!
Dec. 2019 • Couples
One of the coolest new cellar doors in McLaren Vale! Went there with my boyfriend, our dog and a small group of our friends - had an awesome arvo doing some wine flights and playing Finska on the lawn! Perfect spot to bring your friends or even your dog, staff are super friendly, nice laid back vibe and the tasting pod is super cool!
Written 9 December 2019
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Dowie Doole is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm