Events

Get amongst it, folks! We are going all out this Winter Reds! 

DJ Shep will be playing your favourite party tracks all afternoon. Get ready to hear the best dance tracks from the ages as he will be serving up banger after banger! 

We have invited the legends from BBQ At Yours to fire up their grill at the cellar door. They are offering fully loaded Argentinian, juicy, slow-roasted meats. Don't worry veggos, we've got you covered! These guys serve meals for most dietary restrictions, including GF and VEG.

Our famous mulled wine is back! The hot drink made with our Estate Range Syrah and a secret spice mix was a huge success last year, and we couldn't be more excited to bring it back! 

➡️And FIRE PITS/DISCOUNTED BOTTLES FOR MEMBERS/DOG FRIENDLY/HEATED MARQUEE AND DECKING⬅️

Tickets are $20 and come with a glass to keep! With a limited capacity, we expect the tickets to sell out fast. We have a limited amount of kids tickets available for $10 each!

See you there

When the sun drops behind the Adelaide Hills, the cellar door shifts into something entirely different.

Firelight glows. Glasses fill. Music drifts through the dark.

Hills_After_Dark is the opening night of Winter Reds at Simon Tolley Wines — a fire-lit evening of premium wine, roaming canapés, and live acoustic sets from Juliet Oliver.

Settle in as the vineyard fades into night and the cellar door becomes a warm winter gathering space, filled with festival lights, seasonal food, and long-table atmosphere under the Hills sky.

THE EXPERIENCE

Your evening includes:

• Roaming canapés celebrating seasonal Adelaide Hills produce
• Simon Tolley wines, including winter reds and selected back vintages
• Live acoustic performances from Juliet Oliver throughout the evening
• Firepits, festival lighting, and winter atmosphere across the cellar door
• A Simon Tolley take-home wine glass

WINTER CANAPÉ MENU

Designed to be shared and served throughout the evening:

Fresh Port Lincoln oysters with Syrah gin dressing, green apple & herbs (gf, df)

Adelaide Hills mushroom & truffle tartlet with baby herbs (veg)

Slow cooked duck pancakes with Shiraz & plum sauce, cucumber & herbs

Bruschetta with smashed peas, artichoke & Adelaide Hills parmesan floss (vegan)

Slow cooked beef cheeks with parsnip & vanilla mash, crispy kale (gf)

Hahndorf pork slow cooked in Shiraz ragu with gnocchi, roasted cherry tomatoes & fior di latte

Chilli & garlic squid with coriander & lime mayo (gf, df)

Classic s’mores with torched marshmallow, chocolate ganache & praline crumble

Simon Tolley Cellar Door is available for private events, offering a relaxed and memorable setting for your next gathering. You can book our beautiful sundeck for an intimate experience, or reserve the entire cellar door for the day. To find out more and check availability, email info@simontolley.com.au

Celebrate Chardonnay May at Simon Tolley Cellar Door with a Deep Dive Tasting designed to showcase why this varietal thrives in the Adelaide Hills. For $20 per person, this guided experience explores the nuance, diversity, and craftsmanship behind one of the region’s most beloved wines.

Throughout the tasting, you’ll learn about Chardonnay clones and how they influence flavour, texture, and structure. Our team will guide you through a curated selection of wines, each highlighting different expressions shaped by clone, site, and winemaking approach. It’s a rare opportunity to understand how subtle differences in vine genetics and vineyard conditions can create remarkably distinct styles.

The Adelaide Hills is renowned for producing elegant, balanced Chardonnay thanks to its cool climate. Crisp acidity, refined structure, and layered complexity are hallmarks of the region, and this tasting brings those qualities to life in the glass. Whether you enjoy fresh, mineral-driven styles or richer, more textured expressions, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for what makes these wines so special.

As part of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region’s Chardonnay May celebrations, don’t forget to bring your Chardonnay Trail passport and collect a stamp during your visit. It’s the perfect way to explore and experience the region.

Available all May, bookings are essential—secure your place via the link below

Enjoy a day out with the whole family and take your doggo to our cellar door for Pinot and Pooch. Every 3rd Sunday of the month we are celebrating all pooches by handing out free treats and there will be lots of pats from our cellar door staff.

At 2pm Simon will take everyone out for a walk around the vineyard, a perfect way to stretch your legs and learn a bit more about wine making! You can also book in for a wine tasting and there will be jaffles and local produce platters. It is a popular event, so make sure to book your table ahead of time.

Next dates are:

April 18th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
Octorber 18th
November 15th
December 20th