Foggo Rd isn’t really on the way to anywhere in particular in McLaren Vale – you could even say it’s a bit of a backwater. But there are some engaging low-key wineries here these days, plus the excellent Pizzateca restaurant should you fancy a break from all that wine sipping.
But pizza can wait. Treat your guilty conscience (and your sense of humour) to a cellar-door session at the Confessional. Absolve your sins then create a few new ones as you move through the tasting list, which is surprisingly diverse for a relatively new winery. Reds steal the show – shiraz (of course), grenache, cab sav, montepulciano, sangiovese plus a few blends – or there’s a very decent chardonnay and vermentino for a hot SA afternoon. Then, suitably riddled with guilt, head to the confession booth (yes, there actually is one) where you can record your dirty little secrets onto camera and have them posted to the Confessional’s website for all to judge. Trust us, you’ll feel better afterwards. Call ahead for bookings and to see if they’re doing lunch platters.
