Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide
Description
This is premium small-group wine touring at it's best! Our very small groups have a maximum of 6 guests and we regularly depart with less. We only visit premium wineries so you get to try the best wines of the region. There is no set itinerary for the day so every tour is different. We know all the best wineries, you can trust your local guide to create the perfect day for you. Lunch is at one of the best restaurants in the region. You'll enjoy a delicious restaurant lunch of freshly prepared local produce alongside a glass of local wine or beer. Some of our favourite wineries include Samuel's Gorge, Oliver's Taranga, Yangarra, Gemtree, Shottesbrooke, Beresford - and many many more!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wine tasting at family run sustainable growers Oliver's Taranga. This is just one of many winery partners we frequent in the region, you first stop may be at one of these other wineries.
A local favourite, we often stop into Samuel's Gorge for their iconic location and relaxed vibe. We may also stop into Alpha Box & Dice, Coriole, Battle of Bosworth, or a range of other favourites. Either way, we'll have you safely back in the Adelaide city centre by 5:30pm.
A delicious restaurant lunch at one of our fabulous restaurant partners. Enjoy a glass of local wine or beer as the perfect accompaniment to your seasonally inspired lunch.
Take a look at the d'Arenberg Cube from the outside, before heading to a smaller more boutique winery to finish the day.
One of many cellar doors we frequently visit in the region, your tour may stop somewhere else on the day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your Adelaide central (downtown) accommodation between 0905-0920am Pick up from Glenelg approx 0930-0940am
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to confirm departure
Reviews(27)
We had a wonderful day exploring McLaren Vale with Small Batch Wine Tours. Our guide and driver, Craig, was outstanding,friendly, knowledgeable, and helped make the day both enjoyable and relaxing. The van was extremely comfortable, and the itinerary provided a great mix of excellent wineries and delicious food. We were also fortunate to have beautiful autumn weather, which made the stunning vineyard landscapes and seasonal colours even more memorable. A fantastic way to experience the region, and highly recommended
Paul is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable of the wines and the area. If you are looking for more than just a driver this is the tour to book.
Our staff are so much more than just a driver - it's our pride and joy to find amazingly knowledgeable guides who can help to unlock the secrets of wine, the regions, and the history for our guests. Happy to hear you appreciated Paul as a guide, and thanks very much for the great feedback.
From the moment Tom picked us up in Adelaide we knew we would have an amazing day. Tom's extremely knowledgeable but isn't a nonstop talker. He quickly discovered what interested us most and provided great information. We toured 4 wineries and were treated to a fabulous lunch. We've done multiple wine tours in NZ and Australia on our trip and this was by far our favorite!
McLaren Vale is an absolute hidden gem and yo managed to discover some of our most highly regarded wineries on your day with us. Tom is a fabulous guide and an absolute gentleman, we're very proud having him as part of our team. Thanks very much for the top review - best wine tour in Australiasia BY FAR - Amazing!
I’ve done a few wine tours over the years, and this was one of the best. Our driver/guide Tom, did a terrific job of explaining the day’s itinerary, and provided commentary and answered our questions during the drive. My tour included stops at four wineries: Yangarra, Wirra Wirra, D’Arenberg (along with a visit to the cube and exceptional Salvadore Dali Exhibit) and Samuel’s Gorge. All of the hosts were excellent and explained their process and the nuances of each of their wines. A fantastic day! Thank you! Lorraine G
So very happy to hear your day worked out so well Lorraine! Juggling a couple of different winery requests on the day meant Lorraine departed the tour to head to the d'Arenberg Cube for a couple of hours while the rest of the group headed off to a few smaller boutique wineries before meeting back up again. To then hear that it was one of the best tours you've been on means a lot - thanks for the great feedback!
An excellent day in McLaren Vale at Yangarra Estate, Lino Ramble, Gemtree Wines and Samuel’s Gorge. All the wines were delicious and our guide, Chris, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! Lunch at the McLaren Vale hotel was very enjoyable too. We were glad we didn’t have to drive! Thanks to everyone!
Chris is such a knowledgable and friendly guide, we are very happy and proud to have him as part of the crew! Thanks very much for making the effort to provide valuable feedback, Les. It's reviews like yours that give guests the confidence to choose us over the others. Many thanks!
Matt is an excellent tour guide and has great knowledge of Adelaide and the surrounding wine regions. He listened to us and tailored an itinerary which was super fun. We got to try lots of delicious wines at a number of lovely cellar doors.
Thanks for the review Jason. You're exactly the sort of wine loving guests we aim to please. Very happy to hear you had a great time 😊
JJ, our driver, was very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to make sure our day was tailored to our wishes. It was a fantastic full day visiting 4 vey good wineries with time to enjoy a fabulous lunch at The Salopian Inn. We certainly recommend this tour.
Great feedback Sue, thanks very much. I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed yourself with JJ - our newest guide on his first week out touring! Really appreciate the feedback.
Knowledgeable and interesting tour, Matt has an amazing passion for the regions and his approach tailors the tour well for users.
Thanks for the positive feedback. We take great pride in creating unique journeys where our guests can taste a variety of different styles or subregions of wines, to help them better understand a region and their appreciation of fine wine.
My husband and I had a wonderful day being guided by Matthew around McLaren Vale. He took the time to get to know us and from there he really personalised the tour to suit our style. This tour was part of our honeymoon trip and we were treated to some of the most delicious and refined wineries and restaurants on offer. We were even gifted some beautiful wine glasses to remember this special trip. As first time visitors to South Australia, Matthew’s exceptional knowledge made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. We were able to take our time and really enjoy every moment. The extra surprise of a drop off at ‘Big Easy Radio’ at the end of the tour for cocktails and live music was yet another highlight from a stellar tour. Thanks Matthew!
What a cracking day and I'm over the moon you enjoyed yourselves at 'The Big Blue Shed'. I just knew you'd love it! So happy to meet you both and hope to see you on tour (or at WOMAD) in future. Thanks for the great review!
We did the McLaren vale tour with Matthew from Small Batch Wine Tours. Matt's choices of wineries were great, they covered the spectrum of well known, to leading edge to eclectic. The lunch at Salopian was amazing as well. We visited Yangarra, S.C. Pannell, Hugh Hamilton and Samuel's Gorge. All very different and all with amazing wines to taste. The views from Hugh Hamilton are amazing. Matthew was a great guide with lots of information on McLaren vale and the wineries themselves. The group size is small which is really nice for a day of touring.
