Coriole in McLaren Vale is not only famous for its wine but also for its olives. In the beautifully situated Cellar Door - a converted barn in a garden where classical concerts and other events are being held - the olives are on the bar for those who want to taste.

They go well with the good Coriole wines like the refined Chenin Blanc, the solid Sangiovese, the very fruity Barbera  and the dark coffee-like Shiraz. My favorite is Fiano, made from the Italian grape which is nurtured by a handful winemakers in this region. The 2009 Fiano is a delicious white wine that tacks between floral and soft nutty.

Very fine wines. And the olives are not bad either.

Cellar Door open
Mon-Fri 10-17, weekends 11-17 hours

This article was created in July 2010 by journalist Remke de Lange. For more wine articles: www.remkedelange.nl. This article is copyrighted