McLaren Vale, South Australia: Maxwell Wines has been awarded the Global Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences, announced at a ceremony held at the Palais de la Bourse in Bordeaux, France.
Celebrating the very best in global wine tourism, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network brings together ten of the world’s leading wine regions including Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Adelaide. The awards, which marked the 25th anniversary of the Great Wine Capitals Network, honour innovation and excellence in the wine tourism industry on an international scale.
Maxwell Wines was one of six South Australian award recipients recognised at the awards, acknowledged for redefining the cellar door experience through its culinary program, which integrates elements of Maxwell Wines award-winning restaurant into a more relaxed tasting-room setting. The Cellar Door Snack Menu, led by executive chef Fabian Lehmann, raises the bar for accessible fine-dining through a series of small plates designed to complement the wines.
“This recognition on the global stage is a proud moment for our entire team,” said Jeremy Maxwell, general manager, Maxwell Wines. “It’s a true reflection of the creativity and dedication that drives everything we do. Our snack menu has become a defining part of the experience, giving guests another way to connect with what makes McLaren Vale so special.”
Maxwell Wines’ continued success follows a string of recent accolades, which include receiving three hats, a 5 star winery rating in the prestigious 2025 Halliday Wine Companion, and being named Gourmet Traveller’s South Australian Restaurant of the Year 2024.
This global award reinforces Maxwell Wines’ position as a leader in wine tourism innovation, showcasing the depth of talent and commitment to quality within South Australia.
