At the risk of plagiarising massively and being accused of being very lazy, I am going to use the most excellent work of our neighbours, Islander Estate and post the link to their recent blog which details all of the fabulous things you can do when in Cygnet River. Click on the link below Islander …
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Opening up the Door again at Springs Road June 2020 We are opening up again over the long weekend; Friday the 5th, Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 7th and Monday the 8th June at Springs Road, after being closed for a couple of months or so. Come and see us! We will be open from …
We are having some very un-February like weather both on the island and in McLaren Vale, which is perfect for ripening of wine grapes. We will have had a week of early to mid 20’s deg C which is Mary Poppins weather – practically perfect. Joch and the boys have well and truly started harvest …
#Bookthemout is part of the bushfire recovery campaign for both the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island. We have a little #BuyThemOut offer for you- you can buy any six of our wonderful Kangaroo Island wines and get 5% off the total AND have the wines shipped free Australia wide. Head to the online store HERE , select your wines …
We’ve had a quiet few winter months at Springs Road, with the normal cycle of activities occurring – mainly pruning an essential but not particularly exciting activity to watch. Cellar door was closed on Tuesdays (May – September) but is now back open for the spring and summer season from 12-5pm daily. Dean Wiles Photographer from …
It’s that time of year when winemakers get a little bit antsy and have a faraway look in their eyes; the release date of the annual James Halliday Wine Companion is in early August every year; we are up to the 2020 edition now! Springs Road Kangaroo Island Wines did very well with all 5 …
We had a couple of great reviews from James Suckling ( jamessuckling.com ) from the USA and his wine Australian wine editor at large, Nick Stock for the 2017 Springs Road Shiraz and the 2017 Springs Road Cabernet S auvignon , which is awesome! 95 points for the 2017 Shiraz and 93 for the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon. Quietly pleased with ourselves…..
Something exciting is growing in Cygnet River, where a group of passionate producers have gravitated together to create the Cygnet River Artisan Trail. And the cooler months are the perfect time to dedicate some time to meandering along the trail. During the cool months, the trail’s makers have time to stop, chat, share their stories …
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I had to write a news round up for our wine club members (have a look at the benefits of joining such a fine wine club here ) and so rather than use it just once, I thought I would double up and post it in various places. There is some news from the vineyards and winery, …
Battle of Bosworth opens in KI Katie Spain, SA Weekend January 11, 2019 5:17pm I’ll never forget my family’s first trip to Kangaroo Island. We stayed in a humble farmhouse near American River, plucked marron from a nearby dam and spent hours on pristine beaches. My mum (an abandoned joey rearer from way back) …
Springs Road was established in 1994 and the driveway is opposite 761 Playford Highway, just out of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. Open daily 12-5pm October-May