Maxwell Wines
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- Private dinners in a lit limestone cave for 10 to 24 guests
- Full restaurant buyout for 25 to 40 with vineyard views
- Intimate weddings for up to 40 seated guests
About Maxwell Wines
Maxwell Wines is a family-owned estate on Olivers Road in McLaren Vale, making Shiraz, Grenache and other wines from its limestone ridge, along with honey mead. Next to the tasting room is a fine-dining restaurant in a limestone building, where large windows look across the vines and rolling hills. Private events can be held in three settings, from casual to formal. The most unusual is the Lime Cave, a softly lit underground chamber that reaches 50 metres into the hill behind the winery, and it takes 10 to 24 guests. In the restaurant itself, the deck can be booked on its own for up to 24 guests. For larger groups, the whole dining room is available for private hire for 25 to 40 guests. The winery also hosts small weddings, with seated receptions for up to 40. The kitchen builds tasting menus around locally sourced produce and matches them with Maxwell's own wines, and the team looks after the planning on the day. The events team works with anniversaries, birthdays and weddings, as well as corporate groups after a social club outing, a team-building day or an off-site planning session. Prices for private events are quoted on enquiry, so send an enquiry with your date and numbers to start planning.
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Frequently asked questions
What private event spaces does Maxwell Wines offer?
There are three: the underground Lime Cave for 10 to 24 guests, the restaurant deck for up to 24, and the full restaurant for 25 to 40. Each can be booked for a private event.
What is the Lime Cave?
It is a chamber cut 50 metres into the limestone hill behind the winery, reached through old timber doors. Subtle lighting sets the mood for a private dinner of 10 to 24 guests.
Can we hold a wedding at Maxwell Wines?
Yes. The winery hosts small wedding receptions for up to 40 seated guests, with tasting menus built on local produce and paired with Maxwell wines.
Does Maxwell Wines host corporate events?
Yes. Groups can come for a social club or team-building outing, or for an off-site planning day with food and wine from the estate.
How much does a private event cost?
Private event prices aren't published. For reference, the restaurant's regular tasting menu is $225 per person with wine pairing at $85 per person, and the events team quotes each private booking.
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Skye Grinter-Falzun
2 weeks ago
We had a beautiful afternoon at Maxwell Wines, enjoying the degustation with the long wine pairing. With stormy weather outside, it was a lovely way to spend the day indoors, taking our time over wonderful food and wine.…
mares hann
2 weeks ago
What a very special day at Maxwell wines. Food not only tastes wonderful, the presentation is an artwork in itself!! Service was extremely professional whilst being warm and informative at the same time. Wine paring real…
Sandy
a month ago
Wow wow wow!! What an incredible experience! We had a magical family celebration at Maxwell Wines and we were all absolutely blown away! The food is truely magnificent. The detail on each dish was mind blowing and flavou…
Sanchana C
2 months ago
Had such a beautiful dinner and experience at Maxwell’s! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was lovely and made the whole experience feel really special. The service was great, and all the staff were so attentiv…
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