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IT has a new name and its menu is constantly evolving, but Maxwell’s - formerly known as Ellen St - continues to display the same outstanding quality and value.

Nor has there been any change to the panoramic views over the vineyards of McLaren Vale from this elegant stone and glass-encased winery dining room, one of the most beautifully located restaurants in the region.

German-trained chef has the unique advantage of having his own limestone cave in which to grow mushrooms, with delicate pine mushroom and chicken croquettes

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