One estate
countless stories
Just beyond the shed doors, the wider estate unfolds.
With The Currant Shed at its heart, food, wine and landscape come together in a gentle rhythm that invites guests to slow down and stay a little longer.
Just beyond the Shed's doors, the wider estate unfolds.
With The Currant Shed at its heart, food, wine and landscape come together in a gentle rhythm that invites guests to slow down and stay a little longer.
A century in the making.
Built in 1916, The Currant Shed began life as a drying shed for currants bound for the UK, back when dried fruit was big business and mixed farming sustained families across McLaren Flat and Blewitt Springs.
In the 1970s, Peter and Anthea Hoffmann purchased the run-down property and spent decades restoring the homestead and vineyards. With support from their neighbours at Shottesbrooke, a wine label followed, and eventually the old drying shed found a new life as a restaurant. As winemakers for Shottesbrooke, it was a natural fit that when the Hoffmans wanted to retire, they looked no further than their neighbours and the next chapter of The Currant Shed was born.
Hamish Maguire and Emily Dowie took over the property in 2011, and from there embarked on a long-held desire to build the region’s premier long lunch offering. With a clear vision and experience behind them, The Currant Shed has evolved into the world-class venue it is now.
Old shed. New chapter.
Beyond the Shed.
Just a short walk from The Currant Shed, Shottesbrooke Cellar Door sits quietly among the surrounding vineyards.
Follow the path through the woodlots to a courtyard garden overlooking the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges.
Shottesbrooke wines are made on-site and are available for tasting and purchase at the cellar door, offering visitors a chance to discover the flavours of the region.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday | 11.00am to 5.00pm
Closed Mondays, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Good Friday
Shottesbrooke Cellar Door
Stay a little longer.
For those who aren’t quite ready to leave, two privately owned stays are nestled on the property, just a short stroll from The Currant Shed and Shottesbrooke cellar door. Both have been welcoming guests since 2019.
Clements House is one of McLaren Flat’s original homesteads, with a relaxed, rustic character and vines just beyond the door.
Hillside House is a beautifully renovated retreat set higher on the property, with sweeping views across the vineyards to the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges.
Both offer a quiet place to slow down, unwind and experience the surrounds at an easier pace.
McLaren Vale Getaways
