Terroir

Top choice in Clare Valley


'Terroir' – a word often associated with the wine trade – defines the nature of a place: its altitude, its soil, its climate. At this excellent restaurant it applies to ingredients, sourced seasonally from within 100 miles, and cooked with contemporary savvy. The menu changes weekly. Terroir has also expanded into the cafe next door: more affordable, more relaxed, just as delicious.

Not a business too easily defined, Terroir also offers three lovely suites out the back (doubles from $190).


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