About this tour
Spend 90 minutes at a family-run McLaren Vale winery where you'll taste wines alongside a grazing platter built for two. The Hastwell & Lightfoot team shares three decades of winemaking knowledge, walking you through their signature Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus lesser-known Mediterranean varieties like Tempranillo and Fiano. Food and wine arrive together, designed to complement each other across the tasting.
Highlights
- Taste five to six wines spanning Australian and Mediterranean styles
- Grazing platter curated to pair with each wine poured
- Direct conversation with winemaking family members
- McLaren Vale classics and bold European varietals
- Relaxed 90-minute session, no rush between pours
What to expect
You'll arrive at the cellar door and be seated with your partner. A family member will introduce the winery's history and philosophy before beginning the tasting. Wines flow one at a time—expect to swirl, smell, and sip while nibbling cured meats, cheese, and accompaniments that shift with each pour. Conversations veer naturally into soil, vintage differences, and why certain grapes thrive in McLaren Vale. The pace suits relaxed chat rather than intensive note-taking.
Good to know
Minimum drinking age is 18. The venue and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Prams and strollers welcome for infants. Service animals permitted. Book ahead to confirm availability for your preferred time.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original SA Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.