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M C L A R E N V A L E H O T E L REPUTATION The awards judges highlighted “exceptional service, ambiance, and dining experiences” from a team that “share their knowledge and educate the patron on the offerings of the region, through their passion for local products”. The reputation Martin is seeking revolves around being ground zero in the region - the first stop, the last stop. “There are a few restaurants in the area but a lot of them are linked to wineries. “The pub is neutral ground, it’s a place where everyone can come. “You can go to any winery and they have a great restaurant but obviously they only sell their wine, which is understandable. “Then there are lots of people who work in the industry or don’t live in McLaren Vale but visit it and they are looking for something more representative of the whole region. “And that’s what we are. We are representative and we continue to strive to get better at being a major reference point for the whole region. Not many places can do that. “We’re really working on building that reputation. Locals and visitors are returning to the pub in everincreasing numbers. The primary market is local people, including residents and those who work in the area. “If we were just catering to the tourists or the visitor market we’d have what I describe as a donut – it might be good on the outside but hollow in the middle.” WINE OFFERING The drinks menu not only encompasses many of the region’s wineries and styles, it also supports local distilleries and breweries. “People in the wine industry drink more beer than any other industry I know,” Martin laughed. “McLaren Vale is a very broad term – there’s Upper Tintara, there’s Sellicks, there’s Blewitt Springs, there are lots of different sub-regions and those regions produce different types of wines so we can serve the purpose of helping people understanding the region better. “Personally, I’m really enjoying the Grenache and the Grenache Blancs that are starting to be the new emerging varietals for the Vale. 24 | Hotel SA | W W W . A H A S A . A S N . A U Back to Contents
M C L A R E N V A L E H O T E L “You can go to any winery and they have a great restaurant but obviously they only sell their wine, which is understandable." “While Shiraz is almost seen as the South Australian varietal, I think Grenache is going to be the thing that is going to take McLaren Vale to a slightly different place over the next few years. “But it’s not just about the wine, it’s about the food too.” IMAGINATION The Bellevue Dining Room’s menus change seasonally but is heavily protein-based, embracing the seafood the nearby coastline offers, complemented with locally grown vegetables. Folland Panozzo Architects Congratulates Peninsula Hotel Congratulations to Martin Palmer & Team at the McLaren Vale Hotel. BEFORE AFTER 269 Brighton Road, Somerton Park SA 5044 | Phone (08) 8376 8888 From concept to completion, Folland Panozzo fparchitects.com.au Architects are proud to be associated with the redevelopment of the McLaren Vale Hotel. FPA are also proudly associated with our other 2023 AHA award winners: 2KW, Paloma Bar & Pantry, Warradale, Cremorne, Crafers, Stirling, Cross Keys, The Brompton, Clovercrest, Modbury – Pickled Duck, Pt Lincoln Hotel & Aldinga. 269 Brighton Road, Somerton Park SA 5044 | Phone (08) 8376 8888 fparchitects.com.au Back to Contents W W W . A H A S A . A S N . A U | Hotel SA | 25
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