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# Getaway for Grenache & Gourmet Festival in McLaren Vale this September
**URL:** https://vale194.com.au/get-away-for-grenache-in-mclaren-vale-this-september/
Date: 2026-09-03
Author: Jodie Sheldrick
Post Type: post
Summary: Make a spring getaway of Grenache & Gourmet in McLaren Vale. Enjoy 10% off Monday–Thursday stays at Vale 194 throughout September with code GRENACHE26.
Categories: Food & Dining in McLaren Vale, Food & Wine Festivals, Food & Wine Pairing Tips, Food Festivals & Events, Foodie Trails & Culinary Experiences, McLaren Vale Wineries, Seasonal Travel Deals, Self-Catered Holiday Houses, Self-Contained Accommodation, Special Offers & Deals, Travel Inspiration & Stories, Wine Education & Vine-to-Wine Experiences, Wine Region Highlights, Wine Tastings & Events, Winery Restaurants & Lunch Spots
Tags: Fleurieu Peninsula, Food and wine, Grenache & Gourmet, Luxury Accommodation, McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale accommodation, McLaren Vale events, McLaren Vale wine region, South Australia, Spring in McLaren Vale, Yangarra Estate Vineyard
Featured Image: https://vale194.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vale-194-Luxury-Accommodation-McLaren-Vale-Cheese-and-Wine-2-scaled.jpg
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### International Grenache Day is on the 18th September this year... McLaren Vale puts on a multi week festival to celebrate.
Vale 194 Luxury Accommodation McLaren Vale
We’ve got a little excited about the McLaren Vale Wine Region Grenache & Gourmet Festival this year, so we’re starting early.
Spring is a beautiful time to spend a few days in McLaren Vale, with cellar doors to discover, long lunches to linger over and a food scene attracting plenty of attention.
Then from 18 September to 5 October 2026, Grenache & Gourmet brings 18 days of special wine, food and Grenache experiences across the region.
To make a midweek getaway even more tempting, Vale 194 is offering 10% off Monday–Thursday nights throughout September.
Stay in the heart of McLaren Vale and explore cellar doors, restaurants and cafés at your own pace, with your choice of five private self-contained holiday houses, each sleeping up to six guests.
**Use code GRENACHE26 when booking direct.**
**Offer details:** Valid for new direct bookings for Monday-Thursday nights from 1st September -1st October 2026. Minimum two-night stay. Subject to availability. Cannot be used with any other offer. Standard Vale 194 booking terms and conditions apply.
Spring Escape at Vale 194
### About the Author
Jodie Sheldrick is the owner of Vale 194, a family-owned collection of luxury self-contained holiday homes in the heart of McLaren Vale on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Born and raised in the region, she is a member of the [McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association](https://members.mclarenvale.info/wine-tourism) and the [McLaren Vale Business & Tourism Association](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://mclarenvalebusiness.com.au/&ved=2ahUKEwjtsNPq0c-VAxXzka8BHdtQMRoQFnoECB0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2RGis_DJEdwa3eF_CT8LMq), and enjoys supporting local tourism while encouraging visitors to explore everything McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula have to offer.
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## Categories
- Food & Dining in McLaren Vale
- Food & Wine Festivals
- Food & Wine Pairing Tips
- Food Festivals & Events
- Foodie Trails & Culinary Experiences
- McLaren Vale Wineries
- Seasonal Travel Deals
- Self-Catered Holiday Houses
- Self-Contained Accommodation
- Special Offers & Deals
- Travel Inspiration & Stories
- Wine Education & Vine-to-Wine Experiences
- Wine Region Highlights
- Wine Tastings & Events
- Winery Restaurants & Lunch Spots
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## Tags
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- Food and wine
- Grenache & Gourmet
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