Chardonnay May

Psst...This is not chardonnay your grandaparents used to drink! It's a world of tantalising flavours and aromas. They're textural, stylistic, clean, crisp, zesty, smooth, nutty, the list goes on.... 

Celebrate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay all month long! Our cellar doors will be showcasing their incredible cool-climate Chardonnays with a range of events & experiences throughout the month.

Follow the NEW Chardonnay May Trail to WIN prizes - All the details can be found in the event lisitng below! 

Be sure to hashtag #ChardonnayMay + tag @adelaidehillswine so we can view and share your chardonnay experiences. 

Scroll down to see the full program of events on offer.

Chardonnay May 2025 is proudly supported by Mount Barker Mazda. 


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Lunches & Dinners
The Pantry Picnic

Four Scones with Chardonnay infused Cream | Two Muffins with Chardonnay infused Icing | Six Fresh Coffin Bay Oysters |Local Cheese and Charcuterie Box | Fresh Fruit Tub | Bottle... Read more

WHERE 141 Onkaparinga Valley Road Woodside, SA, 5244. 08 8389 7703
WHEN 4-18 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.barristersblock.com.au/

TICKETED EVENT Yes
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May 4th & May 18th
Tastings
A Chardonnay Experience ft. Museum and Pre-Release Wines

During May, Bird in Hand's Barrel Hall Cellar Door is offering a Chardonnay Experience featuring special museum and pre-release wines. The exclusive tasting flight will include the following— 2022 Sparkling ‘O’ 2023... Read more

WHERE Bird in Hand Winery, 150 Pfeiffer Road Woodside, SA, 5244. 08 8389 9488
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm
WEBSITE https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=a1a77bfa-c7e3-47c7-a958-1ee07617aa30&venueid=1050&theme=light&colors=hex

TICKETED EVENT No

Month of May
Lunches & Dinners
Feast Among The Folly by Chef Jacob Davey

An immersive open-air dining experience by Chef Jacob Davey, inspired by the philosophy of LVN Restaurant. The long lunch will take place amongst among the garden, with select Chardonnay pairings... Read more

WHERE Bird in Hand Winery, 150 Pfeiffer Road Woodside, SA, 5244
WHEN 25 May 2025
TIME 12.00pm - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://events.humanitix.com/feast-among-the-folly-by-chef-jacob-davey-or-bird-in-hand-winery

TICKETED EVENT Yes
BOOK NOW https://events.humanitix.com/feast-among-the-folly-by-chef-jacob-davey-or-bird-in-hand-winery

25th May 2025
Tastings
Vertical tastings of vintages dating back to 2007

Perched up on the highest slopes of the Adelaide Hills at 600 metres altitude, the Altezza vineyard produces exquisite, world-class and long-lived chardonnay. The site, chosen, designed, planted and managed... Read more

WHERE Casa Freschi - 159, Ridge Road Ashton, SA, 5137
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 12.00pm - 5.00pm
WEBSITE http://www.casafreschi.com.au

TICKETED EVENT No - $60pp
BOOK NOW http://www.casafreschi.com.au

Every Sat + Sun Throughout May
Experiences
Chardonnay Trail - Prizes to be won!

Experience the trail of liquid gold this Chardonnay May! Follow the Trail to uncover the unique expressions of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay. Along the way, collect stickers to complete your trail... Read more

WHERE Participating Cellar Doors - Refer Map
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 7 Days
WEBSITE https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/chardonnay-may/

TICKETED EVENT No

The Month of May
Tastings
Chardonnay & Cheese Tasting Experience

Join us for an exclusive tasting experience celebrating the elegance of Chardonnay. Indulge in a curated selection of three exceptional styles from our Estate, including back vintage and reserve releases,... Read more

Saturday 24th May
Lunches & Dinners
Chardonnay In The City

Join us, along with our friends from Petaluma, as we gather together at The Caledonian Hotel in North Adelaide, for a celebration of all things Chardonnay during Chardonnay May. Explore... Read more

Sunday 25th May
Experiences
Class in your Glass, Lob in your Gob

A little bit fancy, a whole lot of fun—Chardonnay & Croquettes done the Grünthal way! All May, we're serving Hesketh Small Batch Chardonnay 2024, perfectly paired with Lobster Mac & Cheese... Read more

WHERE Grunthal - 827 Mount Barker Rd Verdun, SA, 5245
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 12.00pm - 3.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.grunthal.com.au

TICKETED EVENT No
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The Month of May
Tastings
Chardonnay May Food & Wine Tasting

Enjoy our creative pairings of sweet & savoury snack sized food matched with our five Chardonnay wines. Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de... Read more

WHERE 53 Bald Hills Road Nairne, SA, 5252. 08 8188 0203
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.howardvineyard.com/2025/03/18/chardonnay-may-howard-vineyard/

TICKETED EVENT No
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The Month of May: 7 days per week
Experiences
Chardy Party "Get Chardy with us @ HV"

Get ready to Chardy Party! “Get Chardy with Us!” Join us on The Terrace with LIVE Music, casual food menu, Chardonnay Wine Tastings. If Chardonnay isn’t your first love… then don’t worry…... Read more

WHERE 53 Bald Hills Rd Nairne, SA, 5252. 08 8188 0203
WHEN 24 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.howardvineyard.com/2025/03/18/chardonnay-may-howard-vineyard/

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $39 pp
BOOK NOW https://www.howardvineyard.com/2025/03/18/chardonnay-may-howard-vineyard/

Saturday 24th May
Tastings
Meander Through Anth’s Garden: A Chardonnay Tasting

Meander Through Anth’s Garden: A Chardonnay Tasting Join us in celebrating Chardonnay May with two exclusive tasting experiences. Choose a vertical tasting, where you’ll explore the evolution of Anth’s Garden Chardonnay... Read more

WHERE Karrawatta - 164 Greenhills Road Meadows, South Australia, 5201
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.karrawatta.com.au/reservations/

TICKETED EVENT No - $30pp
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The Month of May
Lunches & Dinners
Chardonnay & Pasta

Join us every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday throughout May for an exclusive Chardonnay and Pasta special, only $29. Choose from a selection of house made pastas crafted by our chefs... Read more

WHERE 154 Pound Road Macclesfield, South Australia, 5153. 08 8388 9694
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.longviewvineyard.com.au/

TICKETED EVENT No - $29 pp
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Every Wed, Thurs & Fri throughout May
Lunches & Dinners
The Height of Purity: A Chardonnay Experience

Prepare to be captivated by an evening of unparalleled sophistication and refinement as we proudly present 10 consecutive vintages of S&G Chardonnay. This Chardonnay from our vineyard is a prestigious... Read more

Saturday 24th May
Tastings
Chardonnay May Tasting Flight

A month-long special wine flight in the tasting room. Dive deep into our chardonnay range with matched cheese from Section 28 Cheeses. Book online: www.murdochhill.com.au/visit/ or Phone 08 7200 5018... Read more

WHERE Murdoch Hill - 260 Mappinga Road Oakbank, SA, 5243
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.murdochhill.com.au

TICKETED EVENT No

Month of May
Masterclasses
Chardonnay Tasting Experience

A relaxed hosted social tasting experience around our communal table. Class is limited to 18 people. Deep dive into everything chardonnay, and what makes the Adelaide Hills such a special... Read more

WHERE Murdoch Hill - 260 Mappinga Road Oakbank, SA, 5243
WHEN 17 May 2025
TIME 11.30am - 12.30pm
WEBSITE https://www.murdochhill.com.au

TICKETED EVENT Yes
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Saturday 17th May
Tastings
Journey Through Chardonnay Flight

Celebrate Chardonnay May at Nepenthe with a self-guided flight at our cellar door! Enjoy a curated tasting of our premium Chardonnays, exploring the unique flavours and styles of our wines.... Read more

WHERE 93 Jones Road, Balhannah SA 5242
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 7 Days 11am - 5pm
WEBSITE https://www.nepenthe.com.au/visit-us.html

TICKETED EVENT No

Month of May
Experiences
Sunday's on the Hill - Chardonnay Fest

Join us at Nepenthe for Sunday’s on the Hill – Chardonnay Fest Edition! Enjoy a Chardonnay Masterclass, sip on premium wines, indulge in delicious Mexican food from El Guaco, and... Read more

WHERE 93 Jones Road, Balhannah SA 5242
WHEN 18 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 5.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.nepenthe.com.au/visit-us.html

TICKETED EVENT No
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Sunday 18th May
Masterclasses
Cellar Treasures: A Museum Chardonnay Tasting with Erinn Klein

This relaxed afternoon is the perfect introduction to both the beauty of Chardonnay and the unique story of Ngeringa. Owner and winemaker Erinn Klein will be sharing five of his... Read more

WHERE Ngeringa - 107 Williams Road Mount Barker Summit, South Australia, 5251
WHEN 25 May 2025
TIME 2.00pm - 3.30pm
WEBSITE https://ngeringa.com/products/cellartreasures

TICKETED EVENT Yes
BOOK NOW https://ngeringa.com/products/cellartreasures

Sunday 25th May
Lunches & Dinners
20 Years of Chardonnay - A Retrospective Tasting and Dinner at Chianti

2025 marks NGERINGA's 20th vintage. To celebrate we are hosting a truly rare and extraordinary evening: a retrospective tasting of our greatest Chardonnays from the past 20 years at Chianti... Read more

WHERE Chianti - 160 Hutt Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
WHEN 31 May 2025
TIME 6.30pm - 9.30pm
WEBSITE https://ngeringa.com/products/retrospective

TICKETED EVENT Yes
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Saturday 31st May
Tastings
Ondeen Chardonnay Wine Flight

Enjoy a carefully curated Chardonnay Wine Flight from three boutique, small-batch winemakers of the Adelaide Hills: Turon, Silver Lining and Artis. Discover your style of Chardonnay. Be poised with the... Read more

WHERE Ondeen Wine Room - 15 Onkaparinga Valley Road Verdun, SA, 5245
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 10.00am - 6.00pm Daily
WEBSITE https://ondeen.com.au/pages/wineroom

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $20 pp
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The Month of May
Masterclasses
Ondeen + Silver Lining Masterclass

Join us at Ondeen for a very special masterclass with Marty Edwards, a second-generation vigneron, to hear about his passion for Chardonnay. Over the last 20 years he has learnt... Read more

WHERE Ondeen Wine Room - 15 Onkaparinga Valley Road Verdun, SA, 5245
WHEN 9 May 2025
TIME 5.00pm - 6.00pm
WEBSITE https://ondeen.com.au/pages/whats-on

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $50pp
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Friday 9th May
Lunches & Dinners
New Wave Chardonnay Dinner

Winemaker Turon White and Chef Kane Pollard will take us on both a culinary and wine journey through the regions of the world-famous Chardonnay with examples like Burgundy or California.... Read more

WHERE Ondeen Wine Room - 15 Onkaparinga Valley Road Verdun, SA, 5245
WHEN 30 May 2025
TIME 6.30pm - 10.30pm
WEBSITE https://ondeen.com.au/pages/whats-on

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $185 pp
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Friday 30th May
Masterclasses
Chardonnay Masterclass with Turon White

Join us at Ondeen to meet and learn from Turon White. An exciting experience to try his wines and hear about his passion for Chardonnay, the path he has travelled... Read more

WHERE Ondeen Wine Room - 15 Onkaparinga Valley Road Verdun, SA, 5245
WHEN 16 May 2025
TIME 5.00pm - 6.00pm
WEBSITE https://ondeen.com.au/pages/whats-on

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $50 pp
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Friday 16th May
Tastings
Penfolds Aged Chardonnay

Immerse yourself in the ultimate Chardonnay lover's dream at Penfolds Magill Estate. Enjoy a guided tasting of six exceptional wines, including a back-vintage release of Penfolds Yattarna. To enhance your... Read more

WHERE Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door, 78 Penfold Road Magill, South Australia, 5072
WHEN 16 May - 1 Jun 2025
TIME 10.30am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://penfoldsmagill.rezdy.com/book

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $75
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Tasting available 16th May to 1st June - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Tastings
Shaw + Smith Aged Release Chardonnay Wine Flight

Increasingly we are drinking our wines younger and younger. So what, if anything, are we missing by drinking our wines so young? Join us for a Wine Flight this Chardonnay... Read more

WHERE Shaw + Smith - 136 Jones Road Balhannah, SA, 5242
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 5.00pm
WEBSITE http://shawandsmith.com

TICKETED EVENT No - $25pp
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The Month of May
Lunches & Dinners
Chardonnay Lunch with Martin Shaw + Ella Shaw

Great old wines are special, they deserve to be valued and most importantly they need to be cellared under the best conditions, opened carefully and then discussed and appreciated for... Read more

WHERE Shaw + Smith - 136 Jones Road Balhannah, SA, 5242
WHEN 25 May 2025
TIME 12.00pm - 3.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.shawandsmith.com/store/chardonnay-may-aged-release-lunch

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $190 pp
BOOK NOW https://www.shawandsmith.com/store/chardonnay-may-aged-release-lunch

Sunday 25th May 2025
Experiences
Pairings of Provenance | Sidewood x Kris Loyd

Join us for Pairings of Provenance, an intimate and knowledgeable masterclass led by Winemaker Dylan Lee and Cheesemaker Kris Lloyd. Enjoy six tastings of Sidewood Chardonnays - including back vintages and... Read more

Saturday May 17th & Saturday May 24th
Experiences
Chardonnay Mastery

Two exquisite Somerled Chardonnay vintages, safely delivered to your door, along with your secure link to a rare Video Masterclass in Chardonnay with Rob. Rob shares his insider knowledge from... Read more

WHERE Online
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 7 Days (Online)
WEBSITE https://www.somerled.com.au/

TICKETED EVENT Yes - $195 - Delivered anywhere in Australia
BOOK NOW https://www.somerled.com.au/

The Month of May
Lunches & Dinners
Rare Chardonnays & Lobster

Opulent tasting of four rare Somerled Chardonnays, crafted by Somerled patriarch and Penfolds veteran Rob Moody. Our expert team reveals his top Chardonnay secrets, arming you with newfound Chardonnay mastery... Read more

WHERE Somerled - 89 Main St, Hahndorf SA 5245 ph: 08 8388 7478
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 7 days per week
WEBSITE https://www.somerled.com.au/

TICKETED EVENT No
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The Month of May
Lunches & Dinners
Tagai Casual Dining - Chard-O-May!

A three-course meal matched with 3 wines. $105 pp • Bookings Essential • For the Month of May • Open Friday to Sunday 11am to 8pm, Monday 11am to 4pm • Kitchen closes one hour before close time. Read more

WHERE Tagai - 128 Leslie Rd Lenswood, South Australia, 5240
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 12noon - 2.30pm; 4.30pm - 6.30pm
WEBSITE http://www.tagai.com.au

TICKETED EVENT No - $105 pp
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Friday 2nd May
Tastings
A Month of Chardonnay

Join us for the month of May to enjoy a Chardonnay focused tasting at our cellar door and winery. Tapanappa will be offering a guided tasting of six Chardonnays (including... Read more

WHERE Tapanappa, 15 Spring Gully Road Piccadilly, SA, 5151
WHEN 1-31 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 4.00pm
WEBSITE https://tapanappa.com.au/upcoming-events/

TICKETED EVENT No

The Month of May
Masterclasses
Tiers Masterclass and Tour with Brian Croser

Planted in 1979 in Piccadilly Valley, The Tiers Vineyard is Adelaide Hills’ first modern vineyard, pioneering South Australia’s cool-climate winemaking and producing acclaimed Chardonnays. Join Brian Croser for an exclusive... Read more

WHERE Tapanappa, 15 Spring Gully Road Piccadilly, SA, 5151
WHEN 24 May 2025
TIME 11.00am - 12.30pm
WEBSITE https://tapanappa.com.au/

TICKETED EVENT Yes
BOOK NOW https://tapanappa.com.au/product/meet-the-maker-tapanappa-chardonnay-masterclass/

Saturday 24th May
Lunches & Dinners
CHARDONNAY & SHELLS

Chardonnay & Shells is an event celebrating the connection between one family and two farms. Vinteloper in the Adelaide Hills and Pacific Estate Oysters on the pristine Yorke Peninsula coast.... Read more

WHERE Vinteloper 589 Cudlee Creek Rd Lobethal, SA, 5241
WHEN 17-18 May 2025
TIME 11.00am 5.00pm
WEBSITE https://www.vinteloper.com.au/products/chardonnay-and-shells

TICKETED EVENT Yes
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Saturday 17th May & Sunday 18th May
Events during Chardonnay May

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