Dudley Wines

Pioneer of Kangaroo Island’s rapidly expanding wine industry

Location: Dudley Wines Cellar Door and Café is located in the picturesque township of Penneshaw. Conveniently situated in the historic "Corner Store" building on the corner of North Terrace and Thomas Wilson Street.
Opening Hours: 11am – 5pm, 7 days
Telephone: (08) 8553 1333
Email: dudleycellardoor@bigpond.com
Web: www.dudleywines.com.au

Dudley Wines, Pioneer of Kangaroo Island’s rapidly expanding wine industry, was established in 1994 by three local identities who have worked the soils of Kangaroo Island for generations. From humble beginnings, Dudley Wines remains KI’s largest wine producer, producing nine different wine styles from three vineyards spread across the stunning Dudley Peninsula on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.

The Wines

Grassy Flat Sauvignon Blanc
This refreshing white wine is from our maturing Sauvignon Blanc vineyard planted in 2002, with beautiful tropical aromas and a lingering finish, it shows the great potential this varietal has in Kangaroo Islands cool climate

Island Chardonnay
A fine example of a lightly wooded Chardonnay from Kangaroo Island, displaying apples and pears and balanced acidity, this is a wine of distinctive elegance and complexity

Pink Bay Rose
This 100% Shiraz rose displays a bright and vibrant crimson colour with hints of confectionary and fresh raspberries, all rounded out with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. A perfect summer wine.

Mary’s Blush
Mary’s Blush is a Cabernet based sparkler that has enjoyed enormous popularity since its release in 2006. Fruity, with a lingering strawberry sweetness, it makes a perfect start to any occasion.

Glossy Black Sweet Red
This is an `old fashioned’ sweet red style that used to be popular in the 50’s and 60’s. Made from fully ripe Shiraz, it is rich and unctuous, with a distinctive fruit driven palate. Made to be enjoyed slightly chilled.

MacDonnell Merlot
Launched in 2004 this is a soft and flavour packed red. Medium dark crimson in colour gives over to aromas of dark sweet fruits, leather and spice. Fresh and vibrant, with long lasting flavour, it is a great drink anytime red.

Shearing Shed Red
A contemporary blend of Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot, this is the wine that started it all for Dudley Wines – and continues to deliver, with a soft and smooth palate balanced by full flavour and a grippy tannin finish.

Hog Bay River Cabernet
This is a fine example of an award winning cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon. It is rich and vibrant with well structured tannins that provide a smooth and supple texture.

Porky Flat Shiraz
Displaying good dark colour with perfumed elegant aromas, this wine has a palate of sweet juicy cherries and a hint of spicy barrel ferment finishing with fine tannins. A true and distinctive Kangaroo Island varietal.

The Food

The café at Dudley Cellar Door offers up good honest food with a touch of flair from cellar door manager/trained chef Adam Hay. With a distinctive emphasis on Kangaroo Island produce the seasonally changing menu showcases the fantastic quality that the region has to offer.

Many of the dishes are matched to Dudley’s range of wines to provide the customer with a complete food and wine experience. The cellar door also sells a large amount of Island produce that is featured in the menu and is a perfect stop to buy up before getting on the ferry for the trip home.

As one of the pioneers of the region, Dudley Wines continue to set the benchmark for varietal style and quality from one of the newest cool-climate viticultural regions in Australia.

Good Food Kangaroo Island is an industry group formed to encourage and support value adding producers and protect the integrity of the Island’s produce. Regional food groups have been established throughout South Australia and are actively working with producers to establish regional branding and long term relationships with major retailers seeking access to high quality, branded products.

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