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Tapanappa Wines Tapanappa is a fine wine company, owned and operated by the Croser family
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Tapanappa is the ongoing mission of celebrated winemaker Brian Croser and his family to make world-class wines from the most distinguished sites in South Australia. The winery and cellar door sit at the foot of the oldest vineyard in the Adelaide Hills - The Tiers Vineyard - which is globally recognised for its outstanding Chardonnay. Tapanappa Cellar Door also proudly hosts the wines of DAOSA and Terre a Terre, produced by Brian’s son-in-law and daughter Xavier and Lucy Bizot.

Planning for the long weekend?Our Cellar Door will be open every day from 11am–4pm.Join us for A Taste of the Piccadilly...
29/09/2026

Planning for the long weekend?

Our Cellar Door will be open every day from 11am–4pm.

Join us for A Taste of the Piccadilly Valley, our special spring tasting experience, taking you through our Piccadilly Valley vineyards with a tasting of the full range of DAOSA sparkling w**es and Tapanappa Chardonnays, including a special back-vintage of Tiers Vineyard.

Settle in, take in the views across The Tiers Vineyard, and enjoy an afternoon with these delightful w**es shaped by this remarkable region we call home.

Bookings are recommended so we can have a table ready for you on arrival.

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The first signs of Vintage 2027 are here.After a long, rainy winter, the Tiers vines have been awakened by a week of gen...
22/09/2026

The first signs of Vintage 2027 are here.

After a long, rainy winter, the Tiers vines have been awakened by a week of gentle spring sunshine, their first tender leaves unfurling as we embark on another growing season.

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Twice a year, we open our doors during the twilight hours, to welcome you for an intimate tasting featuring w**e from ne...
14/09/2026

Twice a year, we open our doors during the twilight hours, to welcome you for an intimate tasting featuring w**e from near and far. Each bracket explores a different variety or style, placing our w**es alongside some of our favourite interstate and international selections. We think it’s a great way to broaden our understanding of the world of w**e, and share that exploration with our community.

Join us on Wednesday, 30 September for an evening of tasting and conversation around Sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Seatings: 5pm, 5:30pm & 6pm
12 w**es | $40 per person | $10 for W**e Club members
Tapanappa Cellar Door | 15 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly
An optional snack plate is available to pre-order with your ticket.

Make a booking or see the full tasting list via the link in our bio.

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One night only in Sydney with Brian Croser!Join the founder of Tapanappa at Watermans for an evening celebrating his fav...
08/09/2026

One night only in Sydney with Brian Croser!

Join the founder of Tapanappa at Watermans for an evening celebrating his favourite variety: Chardonnay.

Hear Brian share the story of pioneering Chardonnay in Piccadilly Valley, beginning with the planting of his home site, The Tiers Vineyard. Enjoy a selection of rare aged w**es alongside current releases, paired with a Middle Eastern-inspired menu.

Thursday, 24 September | 6pm for 6:30pm
Watermans, Barangaroo | $235pp

Tickets are selling fast — book via the link in our bio.

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Still looking for somewhere to take Dad this Father’s Day? Why not bring him to our Cellar Door for a w**e tasting?Spend...
04/09/2026

Still looking for somewhere to take Dad this Father’s Day? Why not bring him to our Cellar Door for a w**e tasting?
Spend the afternoon enjoying our distinguished w**es, hearing the stories behind them, and discovering a favourite to share together at your next family dinner.

Cellar door open 7 days | 11am-4pm | Book at the link in our bio

Adelaide Hills W**e Region

August is always a special time in South Australia as SALA Festival transforms the state into a celebration of local cre...
06/08/2026

August is always a special time in South Australia as SALA Festival transforms the state into a celebration of local creativity. This year, we’re delighted to host local artist Eliza Piro at our shared Piccadilly Valley Cellar Door.

We believe that great w**e and great art both tell stories of place. Eliza’s From Hills to Sea exhibition brings together a vibrant collection of landscapes, mandalas and richly patterned works inspired by the natural world that surrounds us. Alongside her original paintings and prints, you’ll also discover a range of beautifully designed fashion pieces and table linens.

What better way to spend a winter afternoon than immersing yourself in inspiring local art before settling in for a glass or a tasting of our equally inspiring w**es?

The exhibition is open daily during Cellar Door hours (11am–4pm), from 8–30 August.

If you’re planning to stay for a tasting, we recommend booking ahead, particularly on weekends.

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We are excited to unveil the latest vintages of Tapanappa Pinot Noir: the 2025 Foggy Hill and the 2023 ‘DEFINITUS’, both...
03/08/2026

We are excited to unveil the latest vintages of Tapanappa Pinot Noir: the 2025 Foggy Hill and the 2023 ‘DEFINITUS’, both from our Foggy Hill Vineyard in Parawa, the highest point of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

These w**es make a fascinating pair, coming from two vintages that could not have been more different. The 2023 season was very cool and late, while 2025 was the warmest and earliest harvest ever at Foggy Hill—35% warmer than 2023.

Despite these contrasting growing seasons, both w**es display the powerful fruit, gentle tannins, and fine mouthfeel that are hallmarks of this distinguished site. As Ray Jordan W**e of W**epilot reviewed, the 2023 ‘DEFINITUS’ is “a w**e of structure, poise and considerable cellaring potential,” while the 2025 Foggy Hill “displays remarkable elegance and restraint.”

It feels as though nature has been determined to explore every possible seasonal variation over recent years. In w**e, not everything is explicable. Thank goodness for that.

Both w**es are now available to taste at our Cellar Door or to purchase from our website.

Some of our oldest vines have just completed a five-year “surgery”!As the vines aged, their trunks became scarred after ...
31/07/2026

Some of our oldest vines have just completed a five-year “surgery”!

As the vines aged, their trunks became scarred after decades of pruning, restricting the flow of water and nutrients. Yet, while their capacity and productivity have diminished with age, the quality of the grapes—and the w**es they produce—has continued to improve year after year. As Brian says, ”They were simply too valuable to lose to the deprivations of time.“ So, in 2021, we began the ”hip replacement for Tiers“—training a healthy new shoot from the base into a new trunk while preserving the vine’s established root system.

Today, some of these vines have completed their rejuvenation: old roots, new trunks, renewed productivity, and the same exceptional fruit that only these remarkable old vines can produce.

O‘ that we humans had adventitious buds!

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We’re almost sold out of our 2024 Foggy Hill Vineyard and 2022 ‘DEFINITUS’ Pinot Noir! Both w**es come from low-yielding...
28/07/2026

We’re almost sold out of our 2024 Foggy Hill Vineyard and 2022 ‘DEFINITUS’ Pinot Noir!

Both w**es come from low-yielding vintages and express the unique character of our Foggy Hill Vineyard: ripe, intense and long-lasting fresh flavours, with firm yet rounded tannins.

The 2024 Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir delivers a powerful, sweet-fruited core, described by James Suckling - W**e Ratings team as “elegant and perfumed.” Whereas the 2022 ‘DEFINITUS’ Pinot Noir is driven more by savoury complexity, with layers of dry spice, and was named “an elite Pinot release from Brian Croser’s Foggy Hill Vineyard” by the W**epilot in last year’s The Vintage Journal South Australian W**e Guide.

These w**es will be available online and at our Cellar Door for just one more week. Don’t miss your chance to add them to your cellar.

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And just like that, Crêpes & Cabernets has SOLD OUT! We’re genuinely humbled by the response. Thank you to everyone who’...
20/07/2026

And just like that, Crêpes & Cabernets has SOLD OUT! We’re genuinely humbled by the response. Thank you to everyone who’s booked, and we are looking forward to hosting you this Saturday! If you’re still hoping to get a spot for this experience, please DM or email us at cellardoor@tapanappaw**es.com.au to join the waitlist, and we’ll reach out if any spots open.

Interested in going on a comprehensive exploration of our Cabernet blends? We’re pouring a fascinating Cabernet‑focused tasting in the Cellar Door throughout winter. Ode to Claret features a range of Cabernet blends from our Crayères and Whalebone Vineyards across multiple vintages: a great way to dive deeper into the style.

Cellar door open 7 days | 11am-4pm | Book at the link in our bio

Address

15 Spring Gully Road
Piccadilly, SA
5151

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+61873245301

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