Taste the Region at the Riverland Wine Centre

Set on the banks of Pike River in Lyrup, the Riverland Wine Centre is the ultimate one-stop sip-and-snack spot. It’s where you can taste your way through over 35 local wines, feast on food made from ingredients grown just down the road, and take in the kind of river views that make you forget to check the time.

This is no ordinary cellar door. Created by husband-and-wife team Andrew and Bronny Caire, the Wine Centre is part of their vision to put the Riverland’s boutique wineries, food producers and warm-as-toast community spirit on the map. And they’ve nailed it.

It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure for grown-ups where you can build your own wine flight with drops from more than 35 Riverland wineries – from bold reds to crisp whites and new alternate varietals suited to the Riverland’s Mediterranean climate. This region is Australia’s largest wine-producing area for a reason, and the Centre captures that richness in every glass.

And then there’s the food.

The café menu features seasonal, local produce, so what you eat depends on when you visit – but expect regional grazing plates, house-made chutneys, smoked meats, and fresh-baked goods – perfect for a relaxing long lunch with friends and zero plans.

While there, you can stroll the Centre’s display of local products, stock up on handmade Riverland treats, or just settle in for an afternoon of river-gazing with a glass in hand. And if you’re not ready to leave, you don’t have to. Their luxury accommodation overlooking the river is perfect for making a weekend of it.

Whether you’re into wine, local food, or just a slow afternoon by the river, Lyrup’s worth the trip.

So… are you ready to taste the region?

Riverland Wine Centre
Where: Pike Creek Road, Lyrup (just a short drive from Renmark or Berri)
Open: Thursday to Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed Wednesdays)
Find out more: https://riverlandwinecentre.com.au