Rod Hooper and his partner Em have a passion for producing handcrafted organic wines. Their philosophy is simple and starts in the vineyard – with a focus on growing high quality grapes in an organic environment, producing outstanding wines that truly reflect the variety and region. Macaw Creek Wines is a boutique winery situated in the Gilbert Valley (part of the Mount Lofty Ranges region) between the Clare and Barossa Valleys in South Australia.
No — Macaw Creek Wines does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Macaw Creek Wines focuses on Riesling, Shiraz. Signature bottles include Em's Table 2014 Riesling, Em's Table Organic Shiraz. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Macaw Creek Wines is in Riverton, SA. Phone: +61 418 890 203. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Macaw Creek Wines was established in 1992, giving the estate 34 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Macaw Creek Wines is led by Rod Hooper. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
