Nepenthe was established in 1994 driven by the vision to become one of the region’s benchmark wineries, known for producing premium wines that showcase the unique nature of our home. We adopt a minimal intervention mentality, believing good wine is made in the vineyard. We source from a variety of sites throughout the region to achieve complexity and maintain quality in our wines. Never one to rest on our laurels we are constantly exploring new vineyards and techniques to capture the essence of our micro climates and varieties. Created at the hands of master craftsmen our wines are vibrant, fresh and textural.

Paracombe is a testament to being authentic- nurturing the vines, crafting the wine, bottling onsite and distributing direct from the winery, ensuring quality and integrity from the vine to the glass. The wines benefit from a gentle, minimal intervention winemaking. The whites reflect purity, elegance and high aromatics. Paracombe reds see subtle, balanced oak use and cellar maturation prior to release. Paracombe’s strength is it’s diversity and ability to consistently produce a stellar range of fine wine - exciting new alternatives, interesting blends and traditional well-loved favourites. Paracombe is highly awarded receiving a total of 17 Trophies, 52 Gold Medals, 72 Silver Medals and 262 Bronze Medals.  

In 1986, Geoff Hardy, 5th generation descendant of the Australian wine industry pioneer, Thomas Hardy, found the ideal site for growing outstanding cool climate grapes in the Kuitpo region of the Adelaide Hills. The vineyard became known as K1, as this unique, ground breaking site was the first vineyard in the Kuitpo region.

Mr Murphy Wine Co was established in 2021 by winemaker Josh Amos-Winfield. After a career in managing pubs and cellar doors wine was his passion. He loved to drink it, talk about it and decided he needed to make it. Josh decided to take a leap of faith and return to university as a mature age student with the support of his wife Re and children to make this dream a reality and we are so glad he did as his wines are delish! Mr Murphy Wine Co aims to make delicious and approachable wines using traditional wine-making techniques whilst pushing boundaries to make every wine we release as smashable as possible.

Berrigan Wines is family-owned and operated by Dan Berrigan and Wendi Ticao. They specialise in cool-climate wines from the Adelaide Hills and Mount Benson, South Australia.  Together, Dan and Wendi are passionate about sustainably growing and producing wines that express the unique characteristics of their vineyards. Starting from the management of their two vineyards, right through to putting the wines to bottle, the duo are hands on in each and every step. They are continually exploring ways to improve fruit quality in the vineyard, with the ultimate goal of emphasising distinctive flavours to truly let the fruit of each variety, within each region shine. They focus on small-batch production, using a combination of traditional and modern techniques to create wines that are both elegant and approachable. Their vegan-friendly range includes Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.

Like the craft brewer, the artisan baker, the finders and keepers; we are small batch. Crafting by hand, and foot, wines that reverberate and are pure. Named for the interlopers, who step out and do things differently, It’s this spirit that's at the core of everything we do. Fun on the outside, serious in the bottle.

Artwine Cellar Door sits on their stunning vineyard in Woodside. They are leaders in new-emerging, estate grown Mediterranean varieties. With outstanding success and 41 trophies to date, Artwine is a Cellar Door to be put on your "must visit" list where you will take your taste buds for a fabulous trip through Europe. Open 7 days 11am to 5pm with gorgeous views and gardens where you will think you are in Italy, you will want to longer as they also serve delicious local food produce platters.

Amadio Wines, a family owned business, was founded in South Australia in 1936 with vineyards and cellar doors located in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island. Amadio Wines prides itself on producing premium quality wines vintage after vintage. Tradition and passion guide every step so our wine can be as brilliant as the people you share it with. National and international awards decorate our bottles but our greatest reward is seeing our wines surprise and delight. Third-generation Winemaker, Danniel Amadio, is continuing his family’s successful winemaking legacy and is inspired by his Italian heritage. He is driven by a strong winemaking style and philosophy, infused with an entrepreneurial spirit. Amadio wines embrace the best fruit flavours and ‘terroir’ characteristics of our region, producing wines of great depth and natural character. Encompassing the classics like Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet, alongside emerging stars such as Pecorino, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo, just to name a few. Experience the artistry of Amadio’s unique wines.

Elysian Springs is a 160 acre estate located in the pristine Adelaide Hills wine region. It is the birthplace of the River Torrens and the most northern vineyard of the Adelaide Hills Wine region.The property started its journey when established by the Seppelt family back in 1984 when it was planted to Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.Today, the guidance continues where we endeavour to use minimalistic viticultural practices, engage biodynamic/organic/alternative practices to support the vines and grounds to express the vineyard.This beautiful valley we are in and the quiet magic that it offers engages our souls and inspires us to produce wines that best represent the vineyard and us. The Elysian Fields was, in classical mythology, the setting for heaven, we believe the natural spring and the water it provides to our vineyard is what makes our wine at Elysian Springs a little closer to heaven.We don't make wines we wont drink ourselves.Cellar Door and Vineyard - 2920 Eden Valley Road, Mt Pleasant, South Australia 5235

HillTilly Distillery is a family-owned, small-batch distillery, situated in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. James and Sue Tilly take great pride in hand-crafting a range of unique and boutique Gin, Vodka and Agave Spirit (known in Mexico as Tequila) for your enjoyment. At HillTilly we are committed to quality, sustainability and accessibility. We run our handcrafted spirits through microstills - truly small batch, and with individual attention, so that we stay intimately connected with our product. We operate our microdistillery completely off-grid, so when the sun shines, our still runs. HillTilly’s delicious artisanal spirits are carefully crafted from sunshine, spring water, locally sourced and organic ingredients, and, most important of all - LOVE! HillTilly Gin, Vodka and Agave Spirit offer something for every palate. And if you’re not sure how to beGIN your taste adventure, don’t worry - James and Sue will be happy to be your ‘Spirit Guides’.So if you enjoy fun and adventure, come for a drive into the hills for A Taste of the Hills Festival, meet the makers, and taste the rainbow.

At home in Adelaide, with our distillery nestled in the infamous Adelaide Hills, the freshest and purest botanicals, citrus and spring water are often within a stone’s throw, and the people who help to create more of the magic, sit shoulder to shoulder with us, as neighbours.

Welcome to the spirited world of Five Eleven Distilling! Picture a family deeply rooted in agriculture, making their mark in the foothills of Adelaide. We're all about blending years of grain expertise with a genuine love for distillation. Our journey kicked off in 2022, and let me tell you, it's been one wild ride. Teaming up with SixTwelve Brewing, we dove headfirst into the whole grain-to-bottle distillation scene. Each premium drop is handcrafted right here from grain-based washes. And the growth didn't just stop with vodkas and gins — it allowed us to expand our product range, introducing an Adelaide Hills apple eau de vie collaboration and delicious liqueurs to the mix. Oh, and the cherry on top? We've recently tucked away our first few whiskeys into barrels. We're not just whipping up spirits; we're carving out a unique road where family, quality, and innovation all converge. So, welcome to the heart and soul of our spirited adventure!

The story of the distillery is unconventional.  Normally distillery owners start with a large tub of money and slowly turn that into warehouses full of whisky.  In the case of Tin Shed, there was no large tub of money.  The construction and production was initially funded by Vic and Ian working in their trades, Vic as a postie and Ian as a flagpole maker.  For the first five years the distillery was located in a corner of the flagpole factory.  It is only in the last year or two that the flagpoles have been moved out and the distillery expanded.  To the uninitiated the distillery is still disguised as a flagpole factory! Along the way Tin Shed has picked up three Icons of Whisky Awards, a best-in-class World Whisky Award, a couple of World Whisky Awards gold medals, Australian medals of all colours and Liquid Gold ratings in The Whisky Bible as well as Best Australian and Best Southern Hemisphere Whisky.It is not Vic or Ian’s intention to flood world markets with oceans of beige whisky.  Instead, Iniquity aims to hand craft a family of small batches of passionate, interesting malts with personality and individual character.  This family of fallen angels are like brothers; alike, but different.Their passion at Tin Shed Distilling Co is to produce malts that they will want to drink.  Vic and Ian invite you to share their passion and drop in at their new distillery located at Nairne in the Adelaide Hills and find out if you like the same whiskies they do.

As you begin your journey into the Barossa Valley, you'll find the township of Mount Pleasant that greets you with beautiful plane tree lined street - boasting everything the Adelaide Hills has to offer.Located on Melrose Street, Robber's Dog Distillery is a family owned and run small business. We have a passion for producing small-batch, high-quality spirits. We also have a strong commitment to renewables and being as sustainable as we can, this includes sourcing as much locally grown grains and fruits.  Every effort is put into recycling any organic waste products back to livestock feed where possible - along with recycling our still water and powered by the solar energy we capture in our 110 panel's.Through a union of quality local ingredients, science, and passion the Davies family are creating a legacy. Take your time to soak in the flavour profile and immerse yourself within the spirit of Robbers Dog.

Our take on brewing German-style bier is very different to other styles of beer. Using high-quality ingredients and a detailed long brewing process resulted in ‘Das Beste Bier’. The talented team at Hahndorf Brewing Co brews traditional German-style bier under the Reinheitsgebot purity law which is said to be the oldest, still-enforced food regulation in the world. The Purity law requires that “nothing other than barley, hops, and water” be used to produce beer. The Brewhouse offers a core range of biers that include Helles (Bright) lager, ‘Hefe’ Hefeweizen and Dunkel.

Barrel is a neighbourhood wine bar located in Stirling in the heart of the beautiful Adelaide Hills wine region. They will be serving up some delicious cocktails and other drinks to enjoy at A Taste Of The Hills Festival. Come by and say hi!

Silver Bark Brewery is a premium microbrewery in the Adelaide Hills, serving only the best selection of craft beer for you to enjoy. We deliver unique, personally handcrafted specialty beers that embrace the true flavours of authentic beers inspired from all around the world. Originally launching in Mount Barker in 2018, we have recently made the move to follow our dreams of a small farm-based brewery, taproom and hop farm. Situated on our 28 hectare farm in Petwood (about 5 minutes East of Nairne) our new space is now in the planning stages and will provide a unique space to enjoy a tasting with the family or a group of friends. With large gum trees, and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, we can't wait to welcome you to our new space in the next couple of years.

Established in 1998, our first real vintage was 2002. We opened our first cellar door in Lobethal's Woollen Mills in 2003 and after 15 years there moved to our vineyard, where we were building a new cellar door. In late December 2019 we were one of the worst hit vineyards in the Cudlee Creek bushfire, and we also lost our winery. The latter was more devastating for the first year because we had no wine to sell. But we had a lot of volunteers come and help, tradespeople offered their time for free, and the wine community were amazing. Out of all this generosity our "hope!" wine range was born. At the moment we are steadily working towards having back our Estate wines, which are either grown by us, made by us or bottled by us.
As well as our wine we want to promote our cellar door and food. We are passionate about the environment, renewable energy and sustainable building design and materials. Our cellar door is South Australia's first “new build” zero net carbon cellar door! The building is all electric, except a wood heater for ambience in Winter. All our power during the day is generated from our 12.2 kW Tindo/ SolarEdge PV system, plus we export three times what we need, which brings our “build” carbon down to zero. During the night and cloudy days our power is supplied exclusively from “green” power from Adelaide based IO Energy – biogas, wind, and solar.We have a Scandi style design inside and outside magnificent views of the upper Onkaparinga Valley. Overlooking pastures, orchards, bush blocks and vineyards, we are often joined by kangaroos in the late afternoon, yellow tailed black cockatoos, wedge tailed eagles, hawks, and other native birds.

Grunds Artisan line of sauces, chutneys, relishes & now spice rubs were born from the necessity to find something different. The products were the result of the Grund family needing to satisfy their palates with chilli sauces, relishes and chutneys. Not being able to purchase these products anywhere near their home town of Kimba, in rural South Australia, they would stock up when in Adelaide in the early 1980’s. They then decided to grow their own ingredients on their farm and make their own unique products. After 25 years of making, tasting and mastering the family recipes, their delicious products are now sought after throughout Australia .Packed full of flavour the recipes have been refined over decades to arrive at a product with a unique flavour that is typically "Grunds". Now located in the Adelaide Hills, they are now extremely fortunate to be able to source there fresh produce here in South Australia, an area that yields the highest quality ingredients. Our line of condiments are preservative free, all but two are gluten free & they are vegan friendly. Artisan: (of food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.

A life of plenty dehydrated fruit is made from 100% Australian grown produce with no added preservatives, sulphates, sugars, or additives. Dehydrated citrus and fruit is perfect as an edible garnish for gin, mulled wine, sangria, & other cocktails, in fruit & herbal tea, on cheese platters and grazing boards, and for cooking & baking. Our dehydrated fruit garnishes are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia, delivering Australia Wide.

The Origin of Taste is a small family-owned business located in Nairne in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. We produce a range of premium curry pastes, a satay sauce, a chilli sauce and oil, and pickled jalapeños inspired by the traditions of Southeast Asian cuisine, enhanced by the freshness and taste of locally sourced produce. All of our pastes are free from artificial preservatives and flavours and have no added sugar. Just full of goodness for you to create many memorable dishes for family, friends, or yourself. Our range of pastes also includes vegan varieties that use gluten-free miso paste. Our ingredients are sourced from our friendly local suppliers, as well as other small to medium businesses located in the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.

A delightfully delicious family-run business in the Fleurieu Peninsula. We source and sell a range of almonds and almond products including flavoured almonds, gluten-free baking products and mouth-watering almond butters. Being previous farmers our ties with our growers are strong and together we create the freshest and tastiest almond products around. Our entire range is created in small batches so only the freshest seasonal ingredients are used.Perfect for snacks, gifts or wholesale.

Choo Roo is a family owned and operated chilli sauce and related condiments company based in Macclesfield. We specialise in fresh, local ingredients and happy, self sufficient and sustainable living with a focus on all things spicy. We produce a base range as well as an alcohol-infused range of hot sauces, a variety of different rubs and salts, as well as some spicy fruits and nuts. We source all of our ingredients as locally as possible, with a lot of produce coming from our very own permaculture-focussed home garden. All of our products are vegan, and most are gluten-free. A portion of all of our event proceeds is donated to the CFS Foundation, so with every purchase you are also helping volunteer firefighters and their families.

Haaseford Farms is a small certified organic garlic farm in Ironbank in the Adelaide Hills. We pride ourselves in growing and making the best garlic and garlic products possible. Our gourmet garlic products are the perfect addition on your cheese platters which includes Black Garlic, Pickled garlic in 5 flavours, including Korean, Original, Chilli & Lime and a our new favourite Garlic and Chilli paste. Our certified organic pantry range includes fresh garlic, powered garlic, garlic granules, garlic infused oil and our highly sought after minced garlic.

Big G’s Jerky , we are a family run business  , located just out of hills area, at Big Gs we only use the freshest local produce from the hills , our beef is all local SA grass fed topside and we invite you to come taste the difference in award wining quality beef jerky .WE LOVE JERKY

The Gourmet Entertainer produces delicious, “clean” visually attractive food for gifting and entertaining. Curating rare, unusual, interesting premium ingredients and designed with artistic flair and exacting flavour combinations. Try our signature Fennel Masala Jam, our My Love red fleshed apple with chocolate and enjoy our global award winner "DrinkFood, Food for Gin.

The Origin of Taste is a small family-owned business located in Nairne in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Meals inspired by the traditions of Southeast Asian cuisine, enhanced by the freshness and taste of locally sourced produce. Enjoy a selection of our curries and more to satisfy your hunger cravings at the festival. Our range also includes vegan and gluten-free varieties. Our ingredients are sourced from our friendly local suppliers, as well as other small to medium businesses located in the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.

These delectable treasures from the pristine waters of Franklin Harbour in Cowell promise a taste experience like no other. Harvested with care and precision, Cowell oysters boast a unique blend of freshness and brininess that will undoubtedly delight festival attendees. Join us at the festival to savour the finest in South Australian seafood, and let the rich maritime heritage of Cowell captivate your palate.

Immerse yourself in the flavours of Adelaide Hills with a selection of locally sourced cheeses, delectable dips, fresh fruits, artisanal crackers, and more. Each box is a celebration of the region's diverse and high-quality produce, showcasing the best our local community has to offer. Whether you're a cheese connoisseur or simply looking to indulge in a medley of flavours, our grazing boxes are the perfect accompaniment to your festival experience. Join us in savouring the essence of Adelaide Hills, one bite at a time. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Wok the Duck is an exciting new style catering business,  created right here in the Adelaide Hills. Our Thai fusion mobile kitchen comes to you,  bringing restaurant quality modern Thai food,  to take you and your guests on a culinary journey. The theatre of our commercial mobile kitchen,  the breath of the wok, is captivating and a talking point of any function. Our dishes are created from the finest and freshest produce with an ever changing seasonal menu,  we customise each function to suit your palate and any dietary requirements. We are available for markets,  festivals,  fetes, private functions,  weddings,  roadside stalls and much more.
Call us on 0497 831 475 to book us for your next event.

Cheesy Street is a mobile food truck selling gourmet, loaded grilled cheese sandwiches. We take your favourite flavour combos and turn them into crispy, melty, buttery grilled cheese goodness. Our focus is on using quality ingredients to produce flavour explosions! Our signature cheeseburger melt is a hit with the crowds.

OMG!’s mission has always been to create a genuinely inclusive product, a product where people without food allergies or intolerances, and who aren’t vegans, love our donuts just as much as people with food allergies or intolerances and are vegan.  To have a product that almost everyone can enjoy is our goal.The team at OMG! would like to see their achievements usher in a trend for more food products to be highly certified and equally inclusive, but for the moment this is unmatched in the food service industry.

Sparkling Production, with more than 20 years in the event and entertainment industry, creates, manages, and delivers world-class events of vibrant colours, amazing flavours, and unforgettable experiences. I have focused my desires on providing the Australian community with a Venezuelan experience through our cooking workshops. Our passion is to unleash your knowledge of food and diversity by learning about Venezuelan gastronomy, cultural awareness, Spanish words, and Latin beats for an unforgettable cooking experience. We also provide catering services for dinner parties, community, and social events.

Natura's is an Adelaide Food producer and would like to provide the opportunity for patrons and guests to taste our Natural Ice Cream made with no artificial flavour, eggs, colours or gelatine, Organic Fresh fruit sorbet, Milk Shakes, Smoked viennas and Hahndorf  traditional Kranski.Our business differs from other similar catering businesses because we produce our own ice cream and fresh fruit sorbet and we dare to be different by experimenting with Asian flavours and exotic spices and periodically making new flavours most of which are Halal and Vegan. In the last 20 years our business has been invited to cater to numerous major cultural, music and sport events in SA and interstate.To mention few: Medieval festival, Australian Day, Elder Pk end of the year Party,  Canberra Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival,  Womadelaide, Tasting Australia, Adelaide Fringe Festival.We are very conscious of our carbon footprint and are always looking at ways to improve on the environmental impact of our operation. All our packaging are compostable, our power needs come only from solar, our equipment are cooled with rain water and we have also started growing most of the ingredients we use.We are also committed in giving back to the community and hence we are involved with fund raising events for schools and no profit organizations

Hahndorf’s home of great coffee, delicious toasties & scrumptious treats.We are a bright, friendly & welcoming cafe; dog & kid friendly, with a large basket of toys for the kids & complimentary treats for the dogs.Located down the quiet end of Hahndorf’s Main Street, with a beautiful outdoor terrace under shady trees, it’s the perfect place to watch the world go by.We make everything in-house with fresh local ingredients (including the wonderful breads from Hahndorf Fruit & Veg Market & SA bacon from Noske’s Butcher), we invite you to come taste the difference.Check out the plants & flowers from Foliage by Amber, the R&R cellar (perfect for events & workshops), & our popular Sunday Sessions, held on the first Sunday of each month (featuring live music, unique food & wines).Come and get your daily dose of R&R.

Amber Kemp has always had a passion for flowers and in late 2018 she turned it into a small floristry business specialising in fresh Christmas wreaths & centrepieces. Then in 2022, along with her husband Matt, she opened a café in Hahndorf - Roots & Reasons. This venue was the perfect place to support her now-growing floristry business – Foliage by Amber.  Amber’s floristry style is based on textures and seasonal blooms. She creates arrangements that feature locally grown and foraged flowers, foliage, and other textural elements like nuts & seeds. Amber does flowers for all occasions: weddings, engagements, birthday celebrations and just because.

Visit Karkoo, a family owned grower direct nursery outlet with a store in Blackwood and Oakbank.
Our flagship Oakbank store is set amongst the lovely buildings of the Historic Johnston Brewery (circa 1843), in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, only a short 10 minute drive from Hahndorf and 35 minutes from the CBD. Here you’ll find our vast nursery filled with fantastic value plants, pots, garden art and more. Have a wander through our home/gift store, indoor plant room and clothing boutique set in one of the old barns and enjoy a drink and bite to eat from our licensed Garden Café - once the horse stables of the historic brewery.
Be sure to give yourself time as there is plenty to do, eat, drink and discover when you visit Karkoo, one of South Australias premier tourism destinations - we are pet friendly too!
Book in for a special High Tea event, breakfast, lunch or even a workshop hosted here by a local artist.
Karkoo is open from 10-4pm daily at 18 Oakwood Road, Oakbank and 9-5pm Monday to Saturday and 10-4pm Sunday at 207 Main Road, Blackwood (Karkoo Kitchen only at our flagship Oakbank destination)