 Vineyards can still be seen in the surrounds of Accolade Wines, originally the Reynell Winery, later known as Hardy's Winery in Old Reynella.In 1853, twelve months before the town land sales took place, John Reynell sold of land on the north side of Panalatinga Creek on what was known as the Great South Road, to a Mr Robert Hay for the purpose of building a hotel.The hotel, now known as the "Crown Inn Hotel", has had a continual licence since that time.