Mr Mick pays homage to a local winemaking legend, continuing his legacy by producing fine riesling and serving it alongside food that enhances the region’s most famous grape.
When local winemaker Tim Adams bought the old Stanley Wine Company property in the heart of Clare, it was one of those moments when life completes a circle. Tim had worked at the property as a young man and understood the significance of the site to the Clare Valley. He also knew exactly what the new venture needed to be called. It just had to be Mr Mick.
Mick Knappstein, known to everyone as Mr Mick, is a towering figure in the history of Australian wine – the man who did as much as anyone to establish the reputation of Clare as a premium wine region through his work with the Stanley Wine Company. He hired Tim as a young winemaker back in 1975. The boss became a mentor, the mentor became a dear friend.
Mr Mick, the wine brand and restaurant, are Tim’s homage to the great man. Anyone who comes to experience this historic site would have to think Mr Mick would be pretty pleased.
While there’s certainly nothing wrong with the indulgence that comes with fine dining, sometimes you just want something quick, casual and delicious. The laid-back, tapas-style format of Mr Mick Kitchen nails that brief, giving diners the option to snack, graze or go the whole hog. That allows you to plan your day accordingly, whether you’re after a little sustenance as you explore the region’s vineyards, or want to settle in for a long, late lunch after a big morning’s tasting.
The Mr Mick winemaking team are the real experts on the menu here, so their recommended wine matches will guide you down the right path.
