About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's wine country in a small group of up to ten people. You'll visit three boutique wineries with knowledgeable guides, take in the striking d'Arenberg Cube architecture, and settle down to a gourmet platter lunch overlooking the vines. Transport from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, or the McLaren Vale area is included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and the landscape. Tasting fees are payable on the day at each cellar door.
Highlights
- Three separate winery tastings with educated guides
- d'Arenberg Cube contemporary art and architecture visit
- Gourmet platter lunch with vineyard panoramas
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport throughout
- Small groups ensure genuine conversation with staff
- Tasting fees often redeemable against wine purchases
What to expect
Your guide will collect you from your Adelaide or McLaren Vale location and drive you between three hand-picked wineries. Each stop includes a tasting of their current releases—how many glasses depends on the winery—and a chance to chat with the producers if they're around. Mid-tour, you'll visit the d'Arenberg Cube, a striking angular building housing wine exhibits and art installations (entry and the Dalí exhibition cost extra). Around midday, you'll settle into lunch at one of the wineries with views across their rows of vines. The pace is relaxed; there's no rushing between stops.
Good to know
Tasting fees vary by winery and are paid directly on arrival—many are deductible from any wine you buy. The lunch platter is included but wine or tastings during lunch are additional. You'll need a minimum of four people for the tour to run. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between cellar buildings.
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.