A Gem in Mclaren Vale Seven of us had a most delightful afternoon at H&L in McLaren Vale. Under the most capable guidance of venue manager and sommelier Mr. Oliver Budack we were seated in a very comfortable, somewhat intimate setting to enjoy the day. We were treated to many tastings of many wines and purchased some. I chose "Barbera,' a medium bodied wine that I found quite smooth. We all enjoyed three magnificent gourmet grazing platters that went down so well. Our thanks to Harvey and Michele for taking us Western Australians to this gem in McLaren Vale. They even take their dog there.

This winery was fantastic. We were the only ones there at the time of our tasting which made it even better. Nicole was very attentive and gave us a great tasting experience. Love supporting the smaller wineries as they have so much to offer.

Hastwell and Lightfoot is a beautifully quirky yet warm and welcoming cellar door, full of family tradition and love. Nicole met us with a friendly smile and took us through the history of the wines. We enjoyed a delicious platter and really enjoyed all the wines on offer. We will be back! Sam and Paul.

We were given a Wine Tasting & Grazing Platter as a gift. The cellar door feels homely & the tasting was comprehensive but not hurried. We tried the delicious Mediterranean style white wines. The Platter used local produce, was very tasty and plenty for 2 hungry people for lunch. We're very happy to support local small batch wineries, whether for a wine tasting session, Platter or even coffee & cake. We'll be back.

We got married at this stunning winery and it was truly the most amazing day of our lives. From our very first visit, we were welcomed with warmth and genuine care—especially by Nicole, the General Manager, who made us feel so at ease and in incredibly safe hands. Every step of the journey was effortless thanks to the incredible team.

Since then, this place has become a special part of our lives. We visit often now for their events such as long, relaxed lunches or to enjoy the amazing wine and generous platters on the weekend. It’s more than just a venue to us now—it feels like a home away from home. The atmosphere is always welcoming and easygoing, and we now consider the Hastwell family as friends. Can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Fabulous! First class! Highly recommended. Superb wines, charming location, most delicious 2 person $42 lunch platter, and welcoming, knowledgeable hosts. Dog friendly too. We had the most wonderful experience which will live in our memories always. Thanks to all who made our day, particularly the talented wine maker producing so many scrumptious wines.

Hastwell and Lightfoot is a hidden gem on the edge of McLaren Vale. Stunning location. Has a great relaxed atmosphere. All the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their wonderful wines. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Food and platters are delicious. It's now one of our regular places to visit !

It’s been a few moths since we visited BUT I recommend H&L. Wonderful service, friendly and informative. Tasty. Fabulous wines. Great platter of food. Lovely setting. The Italian wines were wonderful. Go visit, you wont be disappointed. Easy bike ride from the caravan park.

Despite being local, we had never visited H&L but took the opportunity after being treated to a voucher for a wine tasting and platter. We were made to feel very welcome, seated on the balcony in the shade of the vines overhead. Nicole took us through the history of the building and the business as we settled in for a tasting of both whites and reds. It’s unusual to go to a winery and find that you enjoy every wine on the list, but I can honestly say that this was the case. Each wine uniquely different but equally impressive. The platter was massive and included delights from around the region, including smoked ham, olives, and onion chutney. We also had the brownies with house made raspberry coulis. Devine! I can’t believe we had never been there but it’s safe to say we will definitely be back. We also joined the small batch society and took home a dozen mixed wines. That’s how good the wines are. A warm, unpretentious, inviting family business sticking to small batch wines which they do exceptionally well. Give this place a try. You won’t regret it.

An exceptional wine tasting experience. Our host was warm, welcoming and exceptionally knowledgeable about the wines and the history of each variety. The wine was superb and we took several bottles home (it was honestly hard to choose!). A lovely setting to spend an afternoon and overall a delightful experience. We will be back soon!

Boutique winery Great boutique winery with knowledgeable staff. We ordered the charcuterie board with our tasting which was huge and delicious.

Three of us had a fantastic afternoon of tasting with a share plate. Thanks to Nicole for leading us through the tasting with such great knowledge and passion for your wine. Highly recommended wines and cellar door experience.

An absolutely gorgeous setting with lots of different seating options - inside couches, arm chairs, little private nooks, larger tables; outside balcony, grass seating…
Lovely staff who were informative, casual and provided great service. Delicious platter… wine is individual and everyone has unique tastes - we left with some faves!

Oliver was so informative! The wines we sampled were a fantastic array of grapes mainly sourced from the Mediterranean. We sampled some varieties not familiar to us and were very pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend a visit.

Great people, welcome Oliver the sommelier. Great platter, always a winner. Great wine, my favourite is Sands of Time, but I have a marked preference for Shiraz. Lovely setting to have a Friday lunch.

A really informative and interesting wine tasting we had! The partner owner was very nice and poured A lotttt of wine for us, we had a limited 60 mins, as we were on the hop on and hop off bus tour. We could've drank the wine a little quicker. But we had a grand time !

A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Comfortable and well appointed venue in a lovely setting amongst the vines. The tasting was good and the platter very enjoyable. The host Kishan was quite knowledgable and gave great insight and information on the wines, would be more enjoyable without his crudeness though.

We have experienced many wine tasting sessions and if we were to rate this one it’s up there with one of best ones we’ve done and definitely worthy a 5 star rating. Being a smaller family operated cellar door you get a more personal experience and the benefit is a learning experience that is long lasting. On top of this they have a wonderful range of affordable wines and we really enjoyed our long platter. Highly recommend. Definitely will return. Such a warm and wonderful space and we love supporting our smaller producers!

H&L is one of our favourite places in McLaren Vale We took a group of wine-loving friends from interstate for a tasting and platters for lunch. Beyond excellent. Kishan has a unique approach to the tasting experience. Rather than tell you ‘what’ to taste, he teaches you ‘how’ to taste and encourages you to make your own decisions.

The platters are excellent value - loaded with wonderful local products.

And their wines are jolly good as well!

Add this cellardoor to your maps!!!!

This amazing family run vineyard/winery is what keeps the passion and spirit alive in a world being taken over by the big corporate guys.

Full of personality..... years of history with many laughs and smiles during our visit.
We will be back again.
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Excellent customer service, great venue and great wines. Keshan really looked after us. Providing us with a variety of tastings, information about the wines, vineyards, history and business. I can't speak highly enough of the customer service here. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon, basking in the sun on the verandah drinking great wines.
Thank you.
Do yourself a favour and visit this winery.

I booked the Boho Picnic Experience for our friends Hen Day , it was a beautiful afternoon. Nicole was so easy & great to communicate with & ensured the afternoon went to plan. Stunning setting , thank you so much!

Fabulous If your looking for an amazing relaxed afternoon with delicious wines then you really need to spend some time at this Winery . Firstly Thankyou to Kishan for such a fabulous and Relaxed wine tasting ( we felt like we were in someone’s home sitting by the fire ) Lovely person and the platter was divine and huge. If you like sparkling wine you need to try the Temperanillo/ Rose and my favourite the Temperanillo .. . perfect all round

A Real Delight My husband and I wanted a new experience to celebrate our Anniversary and came upon Hastwell & Lightfoot Cellar Door, a family owned and run boutique winery in Foggo Road, McLaren Vale.
Despite not booking ahead, we received a warm and friendly greeting from the lovely Jemirah and were seated in the cosy room near the fire. We ordered a wonderful platter and bottle of Tempranillo and settled in for the afternoon.
It was Kishan who then spoilt us with his indepth knowledge and wine tasting offerings whilst explaining the history of his winery and surrounding region. He was extremely generous with his time, as was Jemirah, and together they made our experience one to remember.
We would seriously consider booking their new functions venue for our next special event and hope to return many times for that relaxing wine tasting experience which we highly recommend to all.

We came across H&L due to having a Great State Experiences voucher. WOW! We had a great experience alright! The host is welcoming and inquisitive and very knowledgeable. His tasting tips really opened our eyes and taste buds. The whole experience was thoughtful and engaging. The platters were outstanding and we bought a couple of bottles to take away.
Highly recommended.

A wonderful surprise It’s great to discover small boutique wineries that are new to us. We had a lovely afternoon wine tasting and enjoying a substantial platter. Our hosts were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely one to revisit.

Small batch winery with delicious wines and food Kishan, the owner is a wonderful host. So much knowledge about his wines and those of other wineries. Tasted things we wouldn’t normally drink, but enjoyed the experience when guided through it. Some traditional wines but some new and innovative wines which are just delicious.
The platter was perfect and generous.
So nice to be supporting a small batch producer and a small family business.
We will be back. Cheers!

Small batch winery with delicious wines and food Kishan, the owner is a wonderful host. So much knowledge about his wines and those of other wineries. Tasted things we wouldn’t normally drink, but enjoyed the experience when guided through it. Some traditional wines but some new and innovative wines which are just delicious.
The platter was perfect and generous.
So nice to be supporting a small batch producer and a small family business.
We will be back. Cheers!

Enjoyed a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon with family at this lovely cellar door.
The hosts Kishan and Anisha were super warm and friendly especially in handling our kid.
The wine flight was an awesome experience, quite different from any other we have had before. They knew their wine and were very patient in dealing them out.
The facilities are superb with great indoors and outdoors. Their long cheese board was perfect for us!
Ample parking spaces and a newly renovated function centre makes this an absolute delight.
We bought some bottles of their choicest offering too!
Highly recommended!

Highly recommended! Absolutely beautiful experience!! This winery is stunning, intimate, and the staff are so knowledgeable, but personable, friendly and approachable too. They stepped us through a beautiful tasting, and their wines are stunning. I'm not normally a white wine drinker, but their Fiano is divine! The platter we had was amazing and full of local produce.
Such a lovely, friendly winery, highly recommend you visit here!